For drawings that call out a wrench-driven set screw, 1/4-20 x 7/8 identifies the coarse thread, length, material class, and square head geometry.

Typical applications include agricultural equipment with exposed mechanisms and field-adjusted stops. Use the size to match the thread and length, then call out Half Dog, Full Dog, Cone, Oval, or Flat as the required point. External wrench access is useful when an internal socket recess would be hard to keep clear.

Cold Headers brings long socket and set screw experience to older machine platforms where square-head hardware is still specified. Review the selected point, wrench clearance, and mating feature before substitution. Socket set screw families provide the internal-drive alternative where square-head projection or wrench swing will not clear.

Technical Highlights

  • Head: Square, wrench-driven
  • Material: Low Carbon Steel, Case Hardened
  • Point Styles: Half Dog, Full Dog, Cone, Oval, Flat (specify at order)
  • Thread Size: 1/4-20 (UNC)
  • Thread Fit: 2A (per ASME B18.6.2)
  • Length: 7/8 in.
  • Width Across Flats (F): 0.250 / 0.241 in. (max/min)
  • Across Corners (G): 0.354 / 0.331 in. (max/min)
  • Head Height (H): 0.196 / 0.178 in. (max/min)
  • Dimensional Standard: ASME B18.6.2

Call 773-775-7900 or email Sales@coldheaders.com for pricing, availability, or a quote.

Unit of Measure

Specifications

Brands

N/A Cold Headers, Inc.

Diameter

N/A 1/4 in

Length

N/A 7/8 in

Weight

N/A 1.23 lb

Type

N/A 1/2 Dog Cone Flat Full Dog Odd Point Oval

Material

N/A Carbon Steel

Quantity

N/A 100

Package Type

N/A Box

Search

N/A SHSS.1/4.7/8

Note

Note

N/A Less Than Package Quantity Specified Plus 25%.

5/16-18 x 1/2 NO longer available in Full Dog Points.