Value Collection NT-3816-500-SS Set Screw 3/8-16x1/2

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION NT-3816-500-SS is a 3/8-16 x 1/2-inch stainless steel set screw with a hex drive and a soft nylon tip point. It is designed to secure components onto shafts or within assemblies without marring or deforming the contact surface. The nylon tip absorbs axial load while protecting the mating surface from the scoring damage associated with hardened cup or cone points. Grade 18-8 stainless steel construction provides corrosion resistance in wet, chemical-exposure, or outdoor service environments. Machinists, millwrights, and maintenance technicians install this fastener wherever surface protection and corrosion resistance are both required.

This set screw is suitable for residential and light commercial mechanical assemblies, rotating shaft applications, and equipment maintenance tasks where a standard hardened steel set screw would risk surface damage or corrode in service. The UNC thread form is the standard inch-series coarse thread, widely compatible with tapped holes in equipment frames, collars, hubs, and fixtures across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general industrial applications. It is sold in multiples of five units.

Key Features

• Nylon soft tip protects mating shaft surfaces from scoring or deformation under load
• Grade 18-8 stainless steel resists corrosion in wet and chemically active environments
• Hex drive for precise torque application with standard hex keys or Allen wrenches
• 3/8-16 UNC thread for broad compatibility with standard inch-series tapped holes
• 1/2-inch thread engagement length suits typical collar and hub installations
• Minimum order quantity of 5 makes it practical for both single repairs and small stocking quantities

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or service fastener for any assembly requiring a 3/8-16 UNC threaded set screw with a soft tip point and stainless steel construction.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed with a hex key or Allen wrench sized to the internal hex drive. Ensure the tapped hole is clean and free of debris before threading the screw in by hand to confirm proper thread engagement. Do not overtighten, as excessive torque can deform the nylon tip or strip the thread in softer base materials. Power down and de-energize any rotating equipment fully before installing or removing set screws in shaft-mounted applications.