Page 1 of 1 Fastenal Product Standard REV-04

Date: May 24, 2017 SMS.SEC.BHEX.AB.SS

Sheet Metal Screw, Security, Button Head, Hex-Pin Tamper-Resistant Drive, Type
AB, 18-8 Stainless Steel
The information below lists the required dimensional, chemical and physical characteristics of the products in this purchase order. If
the order received does not meet these requirements, it may result in a supplier corrective action request, which could jeopardize your
status as an approved vendor. Unless otherwise specified, all referenced consensus standards must be adhered to in their entirety.

A H S J T F B
Head Hexagon
Key Fillet Transition Pin
Size Head Diameter Head Height Side Socket
Engagement Diameter Diameter
Height Size
Max. Min. Max. Min. Ref. Nom Min. Max. Min. Ref.
#8 .312 .298 .087 .077 .015 1/8 .052 .194 .184 .048
#10 .361 .347 .101 .091 .020 5/32 .070 .220 .210 .062
#14 .437 .419 .132 .122 .031 5/32 .087 .290 .280 .062
*The maximum post height must be flush with the top of the head. The minimum post height must be
controlled so that the top of the post will not be below flush surface of the head by more than the fall away
gage penetration.

D d
Nominal Threads
Major Diameter Minor Diameter
Size per Inch
Max. Min. Max. Min.
#8 18 0.166 0.159 0.122 0.116
#10 16 0.189 0.182 0.141 0.135
#14 14 0.246 0.237 0.192 0.185

Specification Requirements:

• Dimensions: See Table Above

• Drive Style: Hex-Pin Security Drive
• Material: 18-8 Stainless Steel
• Performance: Per Evaluating Stainless Steel Tapping Screws (IFI-2014)
• Thread Requirements: Rolled Thread per ASME B18.6.3
• Finish: Per ASTM A380/A380M