Value Collection BT-832-250-AS Set Screw 8-32 X 1/4 in

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION BT-832-250-AS is a Grade 8 alloy steel set screw with an 8-32 UNC/UNF thread and a 1/4-inch threaded length. It features a hex drive socket and a soft tip point with a brass tip insert, which applies clamping force to a shaft or workpiece without damaging the mating surface. Set screws of this type are installed by machinists, millwrights, and maintenance technicians to secure collars, pulleys, gears, and similar components to shafts. The brass tip reduces the risk of scoring the shaft while still holding position under load. Each screw weighs approximately 0.003 pounds.

This set screw is suited for light-duty to medium-duty mechanical assemblies where shaft or surface protection is a priority. The soft brass tip is commonly used in applications where the shaft must remain reusable or undamaged after disassembly. Typical install scenarios include collar and hub retention on motor shafts, HVAC blower wheel hubs, pump couplings, and general industrial equipment. The 8-32 thread size fits standard tapped holes in aluminum, steel, and cast components across a wide range of equipment.

Key Features

• Soft tip point with brass insert protects mating shaft surface from scoring
• Grade 8 alloy steel construction provides high tensile strength for the fastener body
• Hex drive socket accepts standard hex keys and hex bit drivers
• 8-32 UNC/UNF thread for broad compatibility with standard tapped holes
• 1/4-inch thread length suitable for thin-wall collars and compact hub assemblies

Compatibility

Designed as a standard 8-32 x 1/4-inch soft tip set screw for use in any application requiring an 8-32 tapped hole and shaft-safe clamping.

Installation Notes

Set screws of this type are installed by hand-threading into a pre-tapped hole using a hex key, then tightening until the brass tip seats firmly against the shaft. De-energize and lock out all equipment before servicing any rotating assembly. Do not exceed the torque capacity of the brass tip or the tapped hole material, particularly in soft metals such as aluminum. Use thread-locking compound if vibration resistance is required in the application.