7/16-14 x 2 3/4 Half Dog Point Alloy Steel Socket Set Screw is used in service work where the shortened pilot must match the existing mating feature.
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 7/16-14 x 2 3/4 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 7/16-14: 14 TPI in the UNC series; compare the 2 3/4 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.
