Value Collection NT-3816-375-SS Set Screw 3/8-16

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION NT-3816-375-SS is a 3/8-16 x 3/8 inch set screw with a soft nylon tip point, manufactured from Grade 18-8 stainless steel. Set screws of this type are used to secure rotating components to shafts or to lock adjustable assemblies without a protruding head. The hex drive socket accepts a standard hex key for installation and adjustment. The nylon tip protects the mating surface from damage during tightening, making this fastener well suited for applications where marring or galling of the contact surface is not acceptable. Maintenance technicians, millwrights, and mechanical contractors install these fasteners regularly across a wide range of light industrial and mechanical assemblies.

This set screw is appropriate for use in residential and commercial mechanical systems wherever a UNC or UNF 3/8-16 threaded hole is present. Common applications include shaft collars, pulleys, sprockets, fan hubs, and similar rotating equipment in HVAC, plumbing support hardware, and general mechanical assemblies. The nylon soft tip makes it a preferred choice when locking onto polished, coated, or softer-metal shafts where a hardened cup-point fastener would cause surface damage.

Key Features

• 3/8-16 UNC thread with 3/8 inch thread length for broad fitment in standard tapped holes
• Nylon soft tip protects shaft and mating surfaces from scoring or galling
• Grade 18-8 stainless steel construction provides corrosion resistance in wet or humid environments
• Hex socket drive for installation with a standard hex key or Allen wrench
• Headless profile sits flush with or below the surface of the tapped component

Compatibility

Designed as a direct-fit replacement or service fastener for any assembly using a 3/8-16 threaded set screw with a soft tip point. Compatible with UNC and UNF tapped holes of the same thread size.

Installation Notes

Installation requires a hex key sized to the drive socket; confirm the correct key size before applying torque. Shut down and de-energize any rotating equipment before installing or adjusting set screws on shaft-mounted components. Do not overtighten against the nylon tip, as excessive force can deform or displace the tip material and reduce holding effectiveness. Follow applicable mechanical and electrical codes when servicing equipment that contains these fasteners.