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How is the thread length of a cap screw determined?

April 26, 2017cap LENGTH screw thread

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How is the thread length of a cap screw determined?

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For cap screws, there are two formulas for determining thread length. For cap screws up to and including those 6″ in length, the formula is thread length equals twice the diameter plus 1/4″. For cap screws longer than 6″, the formula is thread length equals twice the diameter plus 1/2″.