8-32 x 1/4 Oval Point Alloy Steel Socket Set Screw is used where a rounded oval point should bear against the mating surface without the cutting action of a cone or cup point.

Because the end is smooth and crowned, this style is often reviewed for adjustment screws, stops, knobs, and retained parts that move during setup.

Keep the alloy steel callout tied to the ordered part, while still reviewing exposure conditions and the surface condition expected at the contact point.

Typical review areas for 8-32 x 1/4 include conveyor equipment, packaging machinery, and production hardware and adjustment screws, machine stops, and control knobs where smoother point contact is part of the assembly.

The 8-32 callout corresponds to UNC thread form and 32 TPI; verify the 1/4 in. length against tapped depth and the desired bearing location. If a groove or curved seat is used, confirm that the screw reaches it without bottoming out in the tapped bore. Cold Headers works with socket fastener requirements where contact shape affects fit and ordering accuracy.

Technical Highlights

• Point Style: Oval Point
• Material: Alloy Steel
• Thread Size: 8-32
• Length: 1/4 in.
• Thread Series: UNC
• Threads Per Inch: 32
• Drive Type: Internal Hex