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12296696-3 — SCREW,CAP,HEXAGON HEAD

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— · BOLT SCREW
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

12296696-3: SCREW,CAP,HEXAGON HEAD.

The SCREW,CAP,HEXAGON HEAD is a the manufacturer industrial component. Key specifications include material: STEEL OVERALL, head_style: HEXAGON, head_height: 0.302 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.323 INCHES MAXIMUM IN, thread_class: 2A A, thread_length: 0.700 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.720 INCHES MAXIMUM IN, fastener_length: 2.740 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.760 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. This part is cataloged in the U.S.

Government catalog under NSN 5305-01-253-2997, indicating validated use in U.S. government and defense logistics supply chains. Available through authorized enterprise resellers and TPM (Third Party Maintenance) channels.

Verify compatibility with your specific system configuration before ordering.

WHERE IT FITS
12296696-3
NSN: 5305-01-253-2997
FSC: 5305 — Screws
CAGE: 19207 — U S ARMY TANK AUTOMOTIVE COMMAND AMSTA-IM-MM (USA)
SPECIFICATIONS
materialSTEEL OVERALL
head_styleHEXAGON
head_height0.302 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.323 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
thread_class2A A
thread_length0.700 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.720 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
fastener_length2.740 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.760 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
hardness_rating32.0 ROCKWELL C MINIMUM AND 38.0 ROCKWELL C MAXIMUM OVERALL
thread_directionRIGHT-HAND
width_between_flats0.736 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.750 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
nominal_thread_diameter0.500 INCHES IN
minimum_tensile_strength150000 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH LBS
thread_quantity_per_inch20
NSN5305-01-253-2997
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
BOLT / SCREW — THREAD VERIFICATION REQUIRED Hex HEAD LENGTH: — THREAD: — × — MATERIAL: — PN: 12296696-3 · OEM ⚠ VERIFY BEFORE ORDERING Verify thread pitch before ordering — metric (M8×1.25) ≠ imperial (5/16-18). Wrong thread = wrong part. Grade/class stamped on bolt head determines tensile strength ✓ BROKER TIP Grade/class stamped on head determines tensile strength. Grade 8 > Grade 5 > Grade 2. Always confirm head marking matches specification requirement PARTSTABLE TECHNICAL DRAWING — NOT TO SCALE
KEY FEATURES
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HEAD HEIGHT: 0.302 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.323 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
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FASTENER LENGTH: 2.740 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.760 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
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THREAD LENGTH: 0.700 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.720 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
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HARDNESS RATING: 32.0 ROCKWELL C MINIMUM AND 38.0 ROCKWELL C MAXIMUM OVERALL
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SHANK UNTHREADED HOLE DIAMETER: 0.141 INCHES NOMINAL FIRST HOLE IN
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MATERIAL DOCUMENT AND CLASSIFICATION: SAE GRADE 8 ASSN STD ALL MATERIAL RESPONSES OVERALL
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NOMINAL THREAD DIAMETER: 0.500 INCHES IN
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HEAD STYLE: HEXAGON
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
HEAD HEIGHT0.302 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.323 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
FASTENER LENGTH2.740 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.760 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
THREAD LENGTH0.700 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.720 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
HARDNESS RATING32.0 ROCKWELL C MINIMUM AND 38.0 ROCKWELL C MAXIMUM OVERALL
SHANK UNTHREADED HOLE DIAMETER0.141 INCHES NOMINAL FIRST HOLE IN
MATERIAL DOCUMENT AND CLASSIFICATIONSAE GRADE 8 ASSN STD ALL MATERIAL RESPONSES OVERALL
NOMINAL THREAD DIAMETER0.500 INCHES IN
HEAD STYLEHEXAGON
THREAD DIRECTIONRIGHT-HAND
WIDTH BETWEEN FLATS0.736 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.750 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
OTHER ITEMS IN FSC 5305 — Screws
Items in the same Federal Supply class. No interchangeability or substitution relationship is implied.
5305-00-001-5016 5305-00-001-9160 5305-00-001-9629 5305-00-001-9742 5305-00-001-9768 5305-00-003-4306 5305-00-003-6694 5305-00-003-6753
SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES

No substitute or cross-reference records for this part.

LIFECYCLE
NSN statusActive· U.S. Government catalog
Acquisition advice: Insurance item — stocked against contingency demandNo demilitarization required
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What is 12296696-3?
12296696-3 is a SCREW,CAP,HEXAGON HEAD.
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12296696-3 is cataloged in the U.S. Government catalog under NSN 5305-01-253-2997. This indicates validated use in U.S. government and defense supply chains.
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U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.
PartsTable commercial catalog: edition Unified commercial catalog snapshot through 2026-09-28, edition date not on file, retrieved 2026-09-28.