For assemblies that call for a stainless set screw by exact size, 1-72 x 1/8 18-8 Stainless Steel Cup Point Socket Set Screw identifies the required 18-8 material, cup point geometry, thread, and length.
In instrumentation, enclosures, and replacement assemblies, this screw is often selected where 18-8 stainless is chosen for clean appearance and routine moisture exposure. The socket drive helps maintenance and assembly teams install or remove the fastener without needing side clearance around a head.
Selection should account for the mating material, available drive access, environmental exposure, and whether localized point contact is acceptable. This 1-72 x 1/8 size gives buyers a precise callout for ordering. It fits many indoor industrial, outdoor general-service, instrumentation, and routine-cleaning applications. Buyers should review the shaft or component surface condition, available drive access, environmental exposure, and required holding action before selecting this item. Cold Headers is a useful source when the part number, thread, point style, stainless material, or length is difficult to locate through standard catalog channels.
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