6-32 x 3/8 Cup Point 18-8 Stainless Steel Socket Set Screw with Nylon Insert pairs a cup point for shaft contact with a nylon pellet in the thread. The cup point's hollow rim bears on the shaft or mating part, while the nylon insert presses against the female thread to help resist back-out. For final material selection, consider moisture, cleaning exposure, mating material, and whether 18-8 is suitable for the service conditions.
In washdown-adjacent fixtures, guard hardware, and machine covers, the internal hex drive allows adjustment from the end of the tapped hole. If an all-metal holding feature is preferred, review Knurled Point 18-8 Socket Set Screws for mechanical ratchet-style grip.
Cold Headers supports hard-to-find socket set screw sourcing, including uncommon lengths and nylon-insert configurations. Review the thread size, length, hex key size, point style, and set-screw pellet location before matching the part to a service record or drawing.
Technical Highlights
- Point: Cup point, approx. 0.55-0.62 x nominal dia.
- Material: 18-8 Stainless Steel
- Thread Size: 6-32
- Length: 3/8 in.
- Drive: Internal Hex
- Hex Key Size: 1/16 in.
- Locking Feature: Nylon insert providing prevailing torque
- Nylon Insert Diameter (P): 5/64 in.
- Nylon Insert Location (N): 1/8 in. +/-1/2 pitch
- Dimensional Standard: ASME B18.3
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