S-97267A120 3/8"-16 x 1 1/4" EHEDG Certified, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600 Sanitary Hex Head Screws

Key Features & Benefits at a Glance

• Superior corrosion resistance with 316 stainless steel construction for extended service life in demanding food industry environments
• Enhanced food safety compliance through EHEDG certification and FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 compliance for sanitary applications
• Reliable detection capabilities with both metal detectable and X-ray detectable properties for improved food safety protocols
• Effective sealing performance with nitrile rubber seals that maintain integrity across a wide temperature range (-75° to 390°F)
• High tensile strength of 70,000 psi ensures secure fastening in critical equipment applications
• Precision threading with Class 2A UNC coarse threads for easier installation and reduced cross-threading risks
• Sanitary surface finish with 32 microinch exterior smoothness that minimizes bacterial entrapment and simplifies cleaning

Professional Applications & Engineering Value

These 316 stainless steel hex head screws are specifically engineered to address the unique challenges of food industry and sanitary applications. The combination of EHEDG certification and FDA compliance ensures they meet the highest standards for food safety and equipment hygiene. The fully threaded UNC coarse thread design provides superior holding power in equipment that requires frequent disassembly for cleaning, while the nitrile rubber sealing prevents contamination ingress in processing environments. The metal and X-ray detectable properties offer critical safety assurance, preventing costly product recalls by enabling quick identification of foreign objects. These external hex drive screws withstand extreme temperature fluctuations from -75° to 390°F, making them ideal for both freezing and high-temperature processing applications common in food manufacturing facilities.

Specification Summary & Compliance

This 3/8"-16 UNC hex head screw features precision Class 2A thread fit with coarse thread spacing for reliable performance. The fastener measures 1 1/4" in length with a 9/16" hex head width and 25/32" flange diameter. Manufacturing compliance includes EHEDG certification for hygienic design, FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 compliance for food contact applications, and RoHS 3 (2015/863/EU) compliance with exemption 6(c) for environmental safety. The 70,000 psi tensile strength and 32 microinch surface finish ensure both mechanical reliability and sanitary performance in demanding industrial environments.