6-40 x 5/16 Cone Point Alloy Steel Socket Set Screw provides a compact internal-drive set screw for locations that need aggressive point engagement.
The pointed end can also serve as a pivot or hanger point where the design intentionally uses focused contact instead of a broad bearing surface.
Use this material identity when the bill of material calls for alloy steel; environmental exposure and surface requirements should still be checked against the application.
Typical review areas for 6-40 x 5/16 include conveyor equipment, packaging machinery, and production hardware and shaft collars, stops, and hub-mounted components where focused tip engagement is part of the assembly.
The 6-40 thread is UNF with 40 TPI, and the 5/16 in. length should be compared with tapped depth and cone-point reach. Check the length against tapped depth and point reach so the cone enters the intended contact area. Cold Headers works with socket fastener requirements where item-level details affect fit and ordering accuracy.
