3/8-16 x 5/16 Half Dog Point Alloy Steel Socket Set Screw fits mechanical assemblies where the screw must locate in a pocket while limiting extra projection.
Because the tip is blunt and cylindrical, it can locate in a prepared hole or keyway without the surface penetration associated with cone or cup styles.
This family is suited to industrial mechanical assemblies where a steel half dog point screw is part of the locating method.
Typical review areas for 3/8-16 x 5/16 include shaft collars, gear hubs, and pulley positioning and conveyor hardware, packaging machinery, and production equipment where the blunt pilot is part of the assembly fit.
Thread arithmetic for 3/8-16: 16 TPI in the UNC series; compare the 5/16 in. length with tapped depth and pilot reach. Verify drive access and component clearance so the screw can be seated without external wrench space. Cold Headers assists with exact-size sourcing when the shortened pilot is part of the purchase requirement.
