Value Collection SS5X08020-050BX M8 Set Screw Dog Point

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION SS5X08020-050BX is an M8 x 1.25 x 20 mm dog point set screw manufactured from Grade 18-8 austenitic stainless steel (Grade A2). The dog point tip extends beyond the threaded end to engage a mating hole or locating bore, providing positive axial and rotational positioning without marring shaft surfaces. Driven by a 4 mm hex key, this screw conforms to DIN 915 dimensional standards. Overall length is 20 mm measured end to end. The austenitic Grade A2 stainless construction resists corrosion in wet, chemical, and outdoor environments, making it suitable for industrial, marine, and mechanical assembly applications.

This set screw is used in mechanical assemblies where a shaft, collar, hub, or similar component must be secured to a cylindrical bore with a locating feature. The dog point seats into a pre-drilled dimple or cross-hole on the shaft, preventing axial shift under vibration or cyclic loading. Typical applications include shaft collars, gear hubs, handwheels, encoder mounts, and indexing fixtures across light industrial, HVAC equipment, and general mechanical assembly. Sold in a minimum order quantity of 50 pieces per order.

Key Features

• Dog point tip for positive shaft engagement and axial retention
• M8 x 1.25 metric thread per DIN 915 standard
• Grade 18-8 austenitic stainless steel (Grade A2) for corrosion resistance
• 4 mm hex drive for standard hex key installation
• 20 mm overall length suits medium-depth engagement applications
• Minimum order quantity of 50 pieces per order

Compatibility

Designed as a DIN 915 dog point set screw for use in any M8 x 1.25 threaded hole requiring a dog point fastener in mechanical, industrial, or equipment assembly applications.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed with a 4 mm hex key; a calibrated torque wrench with a hex bit adapter is recommended for controlled tightening. De-energize and lock out any machinery before servicing components that incorporate these set screws. Ensure the mating shaft dimple or locating bore is properly aligned with the screw point before applying torque to avoid galling the stainless threads. Avoid mixing stainless fasteners with dissimilar metals in highly corrosive environments where galvanic corrosion may be a concern.