
10-24 x 1/2 is a nylon tip alloy steel socket set screw built for set-screw fastening where a soft contact face is preferred over a hardened point.
Typical uses include polished shaft collars, small hubs, and replacement collars on finished round stock. The alloy body is the dry-service workhorse choice when the bill of material calls for an alloy socket set screw with a soft face. Nylon is the softer contact choice for delicate finishes and repeated adjustment.
For tipped set screws and related tipped cap screws, Cold Headers' Chicago operation handles the soft-face installation work. A nylon insert acts on the thread; a nylon or brass tip acts on the mating surface, so the two product families should not be substituted blindly.
Call 773-775-7900 or email Sales@coldheaders.com for pricing, availability, or a quote.