Value Collection BT-1024-375-AS Set Screw 10-24 X 3/8 in

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION BT-1024-375-AS is a 10-24 x 3/8 inch set screw with a soft tip point, manufactured from Grade 8 alloy steel with a brass tip insert. Set screws are headless fasteners designed to secure one component against or within another — most commonly a collar, gear, pulley, or hub onto a shaft — by applying clamping force through thread engagement alone. This screw uses a hex drive and has a thread length equal to its full 3/8 inch body length. The brass tip protects the mating surface from marring or galling during tightening, making it well suited for finished shafts or assemblies that require periodic adjustment. Installed by machinists, millwrights, and maintenance technicians across industrial and mechanical applications.

This set screw is used wherever a soft-tip point is required to grip without damaging the contact surface. Typical applications include securing collars and hubs on precision shafts, locking set-position adjustments on mechanical assemblies, and any installation where a standard cup-point or cone-point screw would mar a polished or coated surface. The UNC and UNF thread standard designations indicate compatibility with standard inch-series threaded holes in both unified coarse and fine thread families at the 10-24 specification. Suited for light-duty to medium-duty mechanical assemblies in industrial, commercial, and OEM maintenance contexts.

Key Features

• Soft brass tip protects mating shaft surfaces from marring or indentation during installation
• Grade 8 alloy steel construction provides high tensile and torsional strength for the fastener body
• Hex drive socket accepts standard inch hex keys for controlled torque application
• Full thread length across the entire 3/8 inch body maximizes thread engagement in the tapped hole
• UNC thread standard on a 10-24 designation fits standard inch-series tapped holes

Compatibility

Designed for use in any standard 10-24 UNC tapped hole requiring a soft-tip set screw. Confirm thread depth and hole condition before installation.

Installation Notes

Set screws of this type are installed by machinists, millwrights, or qualified maintenance technicians using a properly sized hex key or Allen driver. Always de-energize and lock out the equipment before accessing rotating assemblies. Do not overtighten — the brass tip is a sacrificial soft material and can deform if excessive torque is applied. Inspect the tapped hole for debris or damage before threading the screw in by hand to confirm full engagement before driving.