Value Collection BT-3816-375-AS Set Screw 3/8-16

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION BT-3816-375-AS is a 3/8-16 x 3/8 inch set screw with a soft tip point, manufactured from Grade 8 alloy steel with a brass tip insert. Set screws of this type are used to secure components onto shafts or within assemblies without a protruding head. The hex drive accepts a standard hex key for installation and removal. The brass soft tip protects the mating surface from damage during tightening, making this fastener appropriate where surface marring is a concern. Thread length equals the full nominal length of 3/8 inch per UNC/UNF standards.

This set screw is suited for general industrial and mechanical assembly applications where a headless, flush-mount fastener is required. Common uses include shaft collars, couplings, pulleys, and similar rotating or stationary mechanical components. The soft brass tip is well matched to applications where the clamped shaft surface must remain undamaged. Installation is typically performed by millwrights, maintenance technicians, and mechanical assemblers working on light to medium industrial equipment.

Key Features

• Grade 8 alloy steel construction for high tensile and proof load strength
• Brass soft tip protects mating shaft surfaces from indentation or galling
• Hex drive accepts standard hex keys for precise torque control in confined spaces
• 3/8-16 UNC/UNF thread standard ensures broad compatibility with common tapped holes
• Headless design sits flush or below the surface of the receiving component
• Full thread length equals nominal length of 3/8 inch

Compatibility

Designed as a standard headless set screw for use in any tapped hole with a 3/8-16 UNC or UNF thread form requiring a soft tip point fastener.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified mechanical technician or assembler. De-energize and lock out any equipment before installing or removing set screws on rotating shafts or powered assemblies. Use a correctly sized hex key to avoid rounding the drive recess. Do not exceed the recommended seating torque for the thread size and grade as specified by applicable ASME or industry fastener standards.