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48S198 - Walter M5x16 Socket Cap Screw Replacement Part

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OVERVIEW

Get Your Walter Tools Back to Work

If you are looking for the Walter 48S198 Screw M5X16 Cap Hd, you likely have a Walter power tool on the bench that needs a quick fix. This is the genuine replacement socket cap screw used in various Walter Surface Technologies tools, including the popular Line-Mate finishing systems. When you are in the middle of a fabrication job or a finishing pass, a stripped or missing screw can bring progress to a halt. This OEM replacement part ensures you can reassemble your tool with confidence and get back to the grind—literally.

Why not just use a hardware store screw? While it might be tempting to jam a generic M5 bolt into the hole, industrial power tools vibrate significantly. The 48S198 is designed with the correct steel grade and head dimensions to fit perfectly into the recessed counterbores of Walter tool housings. A generic screw might have a head that sits too high, interfering with operation, or a thread tolerance that is slightly off, leading to it backing out under load. This screw features a standard socket cap head, meaning you'll need your metric hex keys (Allen wrenches) to install it. The socket drive allows you to apply the necessary torque to keep the tool housing rigid and safe without stripping the head, which is a common issue with Phillips or slot-drive screws in industrial environments.

Technical Details:

  • Thread: M5 (Metric 5mm)
  • Length: 16mm (measured from under the head)
  • Head Style: Cylindrical Socket Cap
  • Drive: Internal Hex

Whether you are replacing a guard screw, a handle fastener, or a casing bolt, this M5x16 screw is a staple in the Walter parts ecosystem. We recommend keeping a few of these in your maintenance drawer if you run a shop full of Walter finishing tools. Don't let a fifty-cent part hold up a thousand-dollar job. Order your genuine Walter 48S198 replacements today and ensure your equipment remains safe, secure, and ready for heavy-duty use.

Additional Information
Packaging Description:1 per each
Thread Size:M5
Length:16 mm
Head Type:Socket Cap
Drive Type:Hex / Allen
Material:Steel

INCLUDED

  • 1 x M5x16 Socket Cap Head Screw

APPLICATIONS

  • Securing protective guards on Walter power tools
  • Fastening handle assemblies and housings
  • Replacement of stripped or lost M5x16 screws on Line-Mate units
  • General maintenance of Walter Surface Technologies equipment

FAQ

This screw is a standard part for Walter Surface Technologies power tools, commonly found on the Line-Mate III and other finishing tools. Check your owner's manual parts list for SKU 48S198.

The 48S198 features a socket cap head, so you will need a metric Hex key (Allen wrench) to install or remove it.

This is a standard coarse thread M5 screw, which is the industry standard for this size of fastener in power tools.

While it is a standard M5x16 screw, it is sold as a genuine Walter replacement part. It can technically fit other applications requiring an M5x16 socket cap screw, but it is sourced for Walter tools.

The threaded length is 16mm. In fastener measurement, this is the length of the shaft excluding the head.

No, this SKU is for the screw only. If your assembly requires a washer, it must be ordered separately or reused.

It is made of high-strength steel, typically with a black oxide or similar finish suitable for indoor industrial tool use. It is not stainless steel.

This item is sold individually (1 per each).
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