Value Collection BT-1024-250-AS Set Screw 10-24 Soft Tip

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION BT-1024-250-AS is a soft tip set screw designed for applications where a standard hardened point would damage a shaft or mating surface. It features a 10-24 UNC thread and measures 0.25 inches in thread length. The body is Grade 8 alloy steel for high tensile strength, while the brass tip provides a softer contact point that grips without scoring. Hex drive allows installation with a standard hex key. This fastener is used by maintenance technicians, millwrights, and assemblers working on light mechanical assemblies where shaft or surface protection is a priority.

Soft tip set screws are common in applications such as securing collars, pulleys, knobs, and hubs to shafts where the shaft surface must remain undamaged for repositioning or future service. The brass tip deforms slightly under load to grip without biting into the shaft. This screw suits light-duty mechanical assemblies in industrial, HVAC, and general manufacturing environments. The 10-24 thread size is widely used in instrument panels, control assemblies, and small mechanical components.

Key Features

• Brass soft tip prevents shaft scoring during tightening
• Grade 8 alloy steel body provides high tensile and shear strength
• 10-24 UNC thread for broad compatibility with standard tapped holes
• Hex drive for positive torque transfer with standard hex keys
• 0.25 inch thread length suits thin collars and shallow-engagement assemblies

Compatibility

Designed as a standard 10-24 UNC soft tip set screw suitable for use in any tapped through-hole or blind hole calling for a 10-24 thread and a non-marring point style.

Installation Notes

A licensed or qualified technician should confirm thread engagement depth before torquing to avoid stripping the shallow 0.25 inch thread. Ensure the mating component is fully de-energized and secured before installing or adjusting set screws in rotating assemblies. Use the correct hex key size to avoid rounding the drive recess. Do not substitute a standard hardened-point set screw where a soft tip is specified, as shaft damage and fastener loosening can result.