6-32 x 5/16 Flat Point Alloy Steel Socket Set Screw with Nylon Insert identifies the exact thread and length for an alloy steel flat point set screw with a nylon insert. The flat point clamps by friction, so it is commonly chosen for shafts that should not be intentionally marked by a biting point. Use the heat-treated alloy steel body with the nylon locking pellet where the application calls for mechanical fastening rather than stainless material.
Large 5/8 flat point nylon-insert sizes support heavier collars and hubs where the print still calls for shaft-friendly contact. ASME B18.3 places flat point diameter in a qualitative band of about 0.55-0.62 times nominal screw diameter, so confirm the mating seat rather than substituting a sharp point.
For replacement work, Cold Headers helps keep thread, length, material story, point style, and insert function aligned. Check thread size, length, socket size, pellet dimensions, shaft-flat condition, and surface-marking tolerance before substitution.
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