Hex Socket Head Set Screws | Industrial machinery, automotive assemblies | Hexagonal socket head (ISO 7380); 304 stainless steel (ASTM A276) ▲; 1.2–35mm lengths (ISO 2768) | Easy installation with hex keys; corrosion resistance (1000+ salt spray hours) | Higher cost for stainless steel; limited torque in small sizes |
Cone Point Set Screws | Uneven surface fastening (e.g., machinery) | Cone point (ISO 4758) ▲▲ (25% better grip); carbon steel (ASTM A304) with black oxide coating | Superior grip on irregular surfaces; cost-effective base material | Risk of surface indentation; requires pre-drilled holes |
Round Head Set Screws | Aesthetic applications (e.g., electronics) | Flush seating (ANSI B18.3); brass (ASTM B265) with silver plating (ISO 1461) ▲ | Discreet profile; good electrical conductivity in brass variants | Lower torque capacity; not suited for high-vibration environments |
Stainless Steel Set Screws | Harsh environments (marine, chemical) | 304 stainless (ASTM A276) ▲; RoHS compliant (EN62321); 4mm–35mm lengths (ISO 2768) | Corrosion resistance (ASTM B117); EU EPR compliance (Germany/France) | Higher cost; magnetic properties may vary |
Titanium Set Screws | Aerospace/medical lightweight applications | Grade 5 titanium (ASTM F139) ▲▲ (450 MPa tensile); 40% lighter than steel (ISO 5832-1) | Lightweight; high strength-to-weight ratio; non-magnetic | Expensive; requires specialized tools |
Coarse Thread Set Screws | Thick materials (metal frames, machinery) | Coarse thread (UNC/UNF per ANSI B1.1) ▲; 12mm+ material compatibility (ISO 2768) | Faster installation; better grip in thick materials | Less thread engagement; not for fine adjustments |
Fine Thread Set Screws | Precision instruments (optics, calibration) | Fine thread (M series ISO 261) ▲▲ (0.1mm increments); vibration resistance (ASTM E1251) | Precise adjustments; superior vibration resistance | Slower installation; unsuitable for heavy loads |