3/8-16 x 1/2 Knurled Point 18-8 Stainless Steel Socket Set Screw is specified for shaft-mounted hardware when the drawing calls for a knurled point rather than a plain end.
Cup-point serrations add bite at the contact area, making this style useful for shaft collars, stops, knobs, and adjustment parts that need localized holding contact.
The 18-8 stainless construction can be appropriate for instrumentation, packaging equipment, enclosures, and outdoor general-service hardware when the environment and load are compatible with the specified material.
Use cases for 3/8-16 x 1/2 include gear hubs, pulleys, sprockets, and compact stops and production equipment where the screw must sit fully inside the tapped component where a headless internal-hex screw keeps the component exterior clear.
For 3/8-16, UNC has 16 threads per inch; check the 1/2 in. length against tapped depth and point location. Use the thread designation and length together when matching prints, service records, or prior purchase history. Cold Headers has supplied specialty socket fasteners since 1962 and can help identify uncommon stainless configurations.
