Socket Set Screws
Standard screws are composed of a head and threaded shaft while in comparison, set screws do NOT have a head but only a fully threaded shaft. One side of the set screw offers a hexagon drive type while the other side offers a point type for installation into the base material. A set screw is fully installed into a pre-drilled hole until it is flush or just below the installation surface, using the appropriate torque to ensure fully engaged threading without stripping. Set screws are heavily utilized in mechanical assemblies that require precise alignment. They are beneficial for a variety of applications that have space constraints due to their ease of installation with a standard hex key or Allen wrench and flush installation. Set screws are a very cost-effective option as they reduce the cost associated with secondary components like hex nuts. With several options for point type, you are sure to find the desired fastener for your project.
Fasteners Etc offers a variety of standard and metric set screws, in multiple finish and plating options. If you need assistance with the best selection, contact us and one of our knowledgable sales team members will be happy to assist.
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Select The Best Tip Style For Your Application:
- Cup Point: the cup shaped end digs into the surface for permanent and semi-permanent connections
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Cone Point: often the preferred choice for a permanent application that requires the strongest holding power as the cone shape acts like a wedge against the far side of the material
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Oval Point: installation causes very little damage to allow adjustments without loosening the screw; best suited for installation into a U or V shaped groove
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Dog Point: offer a flat end tip in full or half length, intended to offer a permanent connection
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Flat Point: often the preferred choice for temporary applications that require setting and resetting with minimal surface damage
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Slotted: installation can be accomplished with a flat screwdriver instead of a hexagon shaped tool as the other set screw options
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Knurl Cup: serrated ridges (knurls) on the cup shaped end allow the screw to lock in place for a permanent connection; reduces loosening caused by environmental factors such as vibrations
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Brass Tip: the tip will be inserted and aligned with a hole/slot in the material, creating a permanent connection that offers a higher level of corrosion resistance if the far side of the connection is in a wet environment
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Nylon Tip: othe tip will be inserted and aligned with a hole/slot in the material, creating a permanent connection that offers a higher level of chemical resistance with nonconductive properties
