Value Collection NT-1032-500-SS Set Screw 10-32 X 1/2 in Ss

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION NT-1032-500-SS is a 10-32 x 1/2-inch set screw designed for secure, damage-free fastening in precision applications. It features a hex drive for reliable torque transfer and a soft nylon tip that grips the mating surface without marring, scoring, or deforming it. The body is machined from Grade 18-8 stainless steel, offering solid corrosion resistance in both indoor and light outdoor environments. This screw is suited for use by machinists, millwrights, HVAC technicians, and electricians who need a dependable, non-damaging hold on shafts, rods, or adjustment points in mechanical assemblies.

This set screw is commonly used in light-duty mechanical assemblies where the mating component must be held firmly without surface damage. Typical applications include shaft collars, knobs, handles, adjustment screws in electrical enclosures, and equipment panels. The 10-32 unified thread works across a wide range of tapped holes in both UNC and UNF standards. The 18-8 stainless steel construction makes it a practical choice in environments where mild corrosion resistance is required, such as HVAC equipment panels, light plumbing fixtures, and general industrial equipment.

Key Features

• Nylon soft tip prevents marring or deforming the contact surface during tightening
• Hex drive provides positive torque engagement with a standard hex key
• Grade 18-8 stainless steel body for corrosion resistance in light-duty service environments
• 10-32 thread size with 1/2-inch thread length for versatile installation in standard tapped holes
• Compatible with both UNC and UNF thread standards

Compatibility

Designed as a standard 10-32 x 1/2-inch soft-tip set screw for use in any tapped hole conforming to 10-32 UNC or UNF thread specifications.

Installation Notes

Installation requires a correctly sized hex key matching the drive recess. Always ensure the receiving component is fully tapped and free of debris before threading the screw in. Tighten until the nylon tip makes firm contact with the mating surface — do not overtighten, as excessive force can deform or displace the nylon tip. Power down or de-energize any equipment before servicing components that use this fastener in electrical or mechanical assemblies.