Nylon 6/6 Set Screw, Plain Finish, Off-White, Slotted Drive, Flat Point, Meets ASTM D4066/ASTM D6779, 1/4" Length, #10-32 Threads (Pack of 100)

Set Screws are often used for holding a pulley, gear, or other parts from turning relative to a shaft.Nylon 6/6 is a general purpose thermoplastic with outstanding resistance to organic chemicals, acids and alkalis. Nylon wears well against other surfaces; it is readily machinable and may be milled, turned and cut with conventional machine tools. It does exhibit some dimensional swelling in wet applications which should be taken into account with its use. Tensile strength of this material is 12,000 psi (pounds per square inch). Common applications for slotted screws include woodworking, although the drive style is not designed to be used with power drivers. Flat Points are useful for minimizing marring and are good for making frequent adjustments. A threaded fastener's size name includes information about the major external diameter, followed by the threads per inch, which indicates if it is coarse or fine. Fine threads are preferable when working with harder materials or when threading into a thin material. They are also stronger in tension than coarse threads, and generally provide higher shear strengths.

• Set Screws keep parts from turning relative to a shaft
• Nylon 6/6 is suitable where non-conductivity, corrosion resistance, and cost are important considerations
• Do not have an external head
• Driven by a flat-bladed driver
• Fine threads tap better into harder materials and thin walls, and are stronger in tension than coarse threads