Use the 5/16-24 x 1 Cup Point Square Head Set Screw where drawings specify a protruding square head and cup point rather than a headless style. It is a practical choice when top-side wrench access is available and a protruding head is acceptable in the design.

Legacy machine rebuilds often need the same square-head geometry to match existing drawings and replacement records. Because a square head protrudes and rotates with the shaft, exposed rotating assemblies near personnel may call for a guarded headless set screw instead.

Cold Headers supports industrial distributors, repair teams, and OEM buyers who need a precise thread, length, and point style without substituting geometry. Review the thread, length, square-head dimensions, and cup point diameter before substituting another set screw style.

Technical Highlights

• Head: Square, wrench-driven; flats match nominal size
• Point: Cup Point
• Thread Size: 5/16-24 (Class 2A)
• Length: 1 in.
• Width Across Flats: 0.312 max / 0.302 min in.
• Width Across Corners: 0.442 max / 0.415 min in.
• Head Height: 0.245 max / 0.224 min in.
• Cup Point Diameter: 0.172 max / 0.156 min in.
• Material: Carbon Steel, case hardened per ASME B18.6.2 (case hardness 83 HR15 minimum, case depth 0.006 in. minimum)
• Finish: Plain
• Dimensional Standard: ASME B18.6.2

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