5/16-24 x 1 is part of Cold Headers' alloy tipped set screw range, pairing a socket-drive alloy body with a soft nylon contact face.
Typical uses include camera mounts, gauge brackets, and light-duty machine assemblies that need a soft-ended set screw. The internal socket drive keeps installation compact and leaves no external head projecting from the assembly. Nylon is the softer contact choice for delicate finishes and repeated adjustment.
Cold Headers is a useful source when the drawing calls for a less common tipped set screw length or fine-thread alloy body. For thread locking rather than surface protection, Alloy Set Screws with Nylon Insert solve a different job than nylon or brass tip screws.
Call 773-775-7900 or email Sales@coldheaders.com for pricing, availability, or a quote.