1/2-13 x 1 is specified for dry-service set-screw work where the screw must hold adjustment while reducing direct steel-on-part contact.
Typical uses include semiconductor tooling, electronics fixtures, and light mechanical assemblies with finished contact surfaces. These parts are often selected where repeat adjustment matters and the mating surface is more valuable than the replaceable tip. Nylon is the softer contact choice for delicate finishes and repeated adjustment.
Tip installation is handled by Cold Headers in Chicago, giving this category a practical home for soft-face set screw requirements. A nylon insert acts on the thread; a nylon or brass tip acts on the mating surface, so the two product families should not be substituted blindly.
Call 773-775-7900 or email Sales@coldheaders.com for pricing, availability, or a quote.
