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    Easy-Adjust Steel Ball-Tip Set Screws

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Set Screws. Easy-Adjust Steel Ball-Tip Set Screws.
    Keep pressure consistent on workpieces that aren't fully flat or parallel. A rolling ball on the tip of these screws maintains contact and swivels 360° to make small adjustments without loosening. Made of alloy steel, they are strong enough to hold components without wearing down.
    Black-Oxide Alloy Steel—These screws have a dark matte finish that offers minimal corrosion resistance, so they're best for dry environments.
    Lg.
    Tip
    Dia.
    Drive
    Size
    Ball
    Movement
    Hardness
    Each
    Black-Oxide Alloy Steel
     
    1/4"-20
    1/2"0.157"1/8"360° RotationRockwell C3200000000000000
    3/4"0.157"1/8"360° RotationRockwell C320000000000000
     
    5/16"-18
    3/4"0.216"5/32"360° RotationRockwell C320000000000000
    1"0.216"5/32"360° RotationRockwell C320000000000000
     
    3/8"-16
    3/4"0.275"3/16"360° RotationRockwell C320000000000000
    1"0.275"3/16"360° RotationRockwell C320000000000000
     
    1/2"-13
    1"0.334"1/4"360° RotationRockwell C320000000000000
    1 1/2"0.334"1/4"360° RotationRockwell C320000000000000
     
    5/8"-11
    1"0.472"5/16"360° RotationRockwell C3200000000000000
    1 1/2"0.472"5/16"360° RotationRockwell C3200000000000000
     
    Alloy Steel
     
    M3 × 0.5 mm
    5 mm1.5 mm1.5 mm360° RotationRockwell C390000000000000
    7.5 mm1.5 mm1.5 mm360° RotationRockwell C390000000000000
    10 mm1.5 mm1.5 mm360° RotationRockwell C390000000000000
     
    M4 × 0.7 mm
    6 mm2.5 mm2 mm360° RotationRockwell C390000000000000
    8 mm2.5 mm2 mm360° RotationRockwell C390000000000000
    10 mm2.5 mm2 mm360° RotationRockwell C390000000000000
    12 mm2.5 mm2 mm360° RotationRockwell C390000000000000
    16 mm2.5 mm2 mm360° RotationRockwell C390000000000000
     
    M5 × 0.8 mm
    8 mm3 mm2.5 mm360° RotationRockwell C390000000000000
    10 mm3 mm2.5 mm360° RotationRockwell C390000000000000
    12 mm3 mm2.5 mm360° RotationRockwell C390000000000000
    16 mm3 mm2.5 mm360° RotationRockwell C390000000000000
    20 mm3 mm2.5 mm360° RotationRockwell C390000000000000
    25 mm3 mm2.5 mm360° RotationRockwell C390000000000000
     
    M6 × 1 mm
    10.8 mm4 mm3 mm360° RotationRockwell C390000000000000
    12.8 mm4 mm3 mm360° RotationRockwell C390000000000000
    16.8 mm4 mm3 mm360° RotationRockwell C390000000000000
    20.8 mm4 mm3 mm360° RotationRockwell C390000000000000
    25.8 mm4 mm3 mm360° RotationRockwell C390000000000000
     
    M8 × 1.25 mm
    11.2 mm5.5 mm4 mm360° RotationRockwell C390000000000000
    13.2 mm5.5 mm4 mm360° RotationRockwell C390000000000000
    17.2 mm5.5 mm4 mm360° RotationRockwell C390000000000000
    21.2 mm5.5 mm4 mm360° RotationRockwell C390000000000000
    26.2 mm5.5 mm4 mm360° RotationRockwell C390000000000000
    31.2 mm5.5 mm4 mm360° RotationRockwell C390000000000000
     
    M10 × 1.5 mm
    13.7 mm7 mm5 mm360° RotationRockwell C390000000000000
    17.7 mm7 mm5 mm360° RotationRockwell C390000000000000
    21.7 mm7 mm5 mm360° RotationRockwell C390000000000000
    26.7 mm7 mm5 mm360° RotationRockwell C390000000000000
    31.7 mm7 mm5 mm360° RotationRockwell C390000000000000
    36.7 mm7 mm5 mm360° RotationRockwell C390000000000000
    41.7 mm7 mm5 mm360° RotationRockwell C390000000000000
     
    M12 × 1.75 mm
    18 mm8.5 mm6 mm360° RotationRockwell C390000000000000
    22 mm8.5 mm6 mm360° RotationRockwell C390000000000000
    27 mm8.5 mm6 mm360° RotationRockwell C390000000000000
    32 mm8.5 mm6 mm360° RotationRockwell C390000000000000
    42 mm8.5 mm6 mm360° RotationRockwell C390000000000000
    52 mm8.5 mm6 mm360° RotationRockwell C390000000000000
     
    M16 × 2 mm
    28.3 mm12 mm8 mm360° RotationRockwell C3900000000000000
    38.3 mm12 mm8 mm360° RotationRockwell C3900000000000000
    53.3 mm12 mm8 mm360° RotationRockwell C3900000000000000
     
    M20 × 2.5 mm
    44.2 mm15 mm10 mm360° RotationRockwell C3900000000000000
    64.2 mm15 mm10 mm360° RotationRockwell C3900000000000000
     
    M24 × 3 mm
    54.7 mm18 mm12 mm360° RotationRockwell C3900000000000000
    84.7 mm18 mm12 mm360° RotationRockwell C3900000000000000
     

    Precision-Adjust Stainless Steel Ball-Tip Set Screws

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Set Screws. Precision-Adjust Stainless Steel Ball-Tip Set Screws.
    These set screws make the finest adjustments of any we sell. With ultra-fine threads, these screws are found on measuring devices and photonic equipment, where minute adjustments and tight tolerances are critical. They also fine-tune sensors on automated equipment and ensure repeatable positioning on jigs and fixtures. Generally used in dry, controlled environments, the alloy steel tip can oxidize in wet or outdoor environments.
    Lg.
    Tip
    Dia.
    Drive
    Size
    Ball
    Movement
    Hardness
    Each
    18-8 Stainless Steel with Alloy Steel Tip
     
    6-80
    3/8"0.094"5/64"FixedNot Rated000000000000000
    7/16"0.094"5/64"FixedNot Rated00000000000000
    1/2"0.094"5/64"FixedNot Rated00000000000000
    37/64"0.094"5/64"FixedNot Rated00000000000000
    3/4"0.094"5/64"FixedNot Rated00000000000000
    7/8"0.094"5/64"FixedNot Rated00000000000000
    1"0.094"5/64"FixedNot Rated00000000000000
    1 1/8"0.094"5/64"FixedNot Rated00000000000000
    1 1/4"0.094"5/64"FixedNot Rated00000000000000
    1 1/2"0.094"5/64"FixedNot Rated00000000000000
     
    3/16"-100
    3/8"0.156"3/32"FixedNot Rated0000000000000
    1/2"0.156"3/32"FixedNot Rated0000000000000
    3/4"0.156"3/32"FixedNot Rated00000000000000
    1"0.156"3/32"FixedNot Rated00000000000000
    1 1/4"0.156"3/32"FixedNot Rated00000000000000
    1 1/2"0.156"3/32"FixedNot Rated00000000000000
    1 3/4"0.156"3/32"FixedNot Rated00000000000000
    2"0.156"3/32"FixedNot Rated00000000000000
     
    1/4"-80
    3/8"0.156"3/32"FixedNot Rated00000000000000
    1/2"0.156"3/32"FixedNot Rated00000000000000
    3/4"0.156"3/32"FixedNot Rated00000000000000
    1"0.156"3/32"FixedNot Rated00000000000000
    1 1/4"0.156"3/32"FixedNot Rated00000000000000
    1 1/2"0.156"3/32"FixedNot Rated00000000000000
    1 3/4"0.156"3/32"FixedNot Rated00000000000000
    2"0.156"3/32"FixedNot Rated00000000000000
    2 1/4"0.156"3/32"FixedNot Rated00000000000000
    2 1/2"0.156"3/32"FixedNot Rated00000000000000
    2 3/4"0.156"3/32"FixedNot Rated00000000000000
    3"0.156"3/32"FixedNot Rated00000000000000
    3 1/4"0.156"3/32"FixedNot Rated00000000000000
    3 1/2"0.156"3/32"FixedNot Rated00000000000000
    3 3/4"0.156"3/32"FixedNot Rated00000000000000
    4"0.156"3/32"FixedNot Rated00000000000000
     
    1/4"-100
    3/8"0.156"3/32"FixedNot Rated00000000000000
    1/2"0.156"3/32"FixedNot Rated00000000000000
    3/4"0.156"3/32"FixedNot Rated00000000000000
    1"0.156"3/32"FixedNot Rated00000000000000
    1 1/4"0.156"3/32"FixedNot Rated00000000000000
    1 1/2"0.156"3/32"FixedNot Rated00000000000000
    1 3/4"0.156"3/32"FixedNot Rated00000000000000
    2"0.156"3/32"FixedNot Rated00000000000000
    2 1/4"0.156"3/32"FixedNot Rated00000000000000
    2 1/2"0.156"3/32"FixedNot Rated00000000000000
    2 3/4"0.156"3/32"FixedNot Rated00000000000000
    3"0.156"3/32"FixedNot Rated00000000000000
    3 1/4"0.156"3/32"FixedNot Rated00000000000000
    3 1/2"0.156"3/32"FixedNot Rated00000000000000
    3 3/4"0.156"3/32"FixedNot Rated00000000000000
    4"0.156"3/32"FixedNot Rated00000000000000
     
    M2.5 × 0.2 mm
    8 mm1.5 mm1.5 mmFixedNot Rated00000000000000
    10 mm1.5 mm1.5 mmFixedNot Rated00000000000000
    12 mm1.5 mm1.5 mmFixedNot Rated00000000000000
    15 mm1.5 mm1.5 mmFixedNot Rated00000000000000
    20 mm1.5 mm1.5 mmFixedNot Rated00000000000000
    25 mm1.5 mm1.5 mmFixedNot Rated00000000000000
     
    M3 × 0.2 mm
    8 mm1.6 mm1.5 mmFixedNot Rated00000000000000
    10 mm1.6 mm1.5 mmFixedNot Rated00000000000000
    12 mm1.6 mm1.5 mmFixedNot Rated00000000000000
    15 mm1.6 mm1.5 mmFixedNot Rated00000000000000
    20 mm1.6 mm1.5 mmFixedNot Rated00000000000000
    25 mm1.6 mm1.5 mmFixedNot Rated00000000000000
    30 mm1.6 mm1.5 mmFixedNot Rated00000000000000
    33 mm1.6 mm1.5 mmFixedNot Rated00000000000000
    36 mm1.6 mm1.5 mmFixedNot Rated00000000000000
    39 mm1.6 mm1.5 mmFixedNot Rated00000000000000
     
    M3 × 0.25 mm
    8 mm1.6 mm1.5 mmFixedNot Rated00000000000000
    10 mm1.6 mm1.5 mmFixedNot Rated00000000000000
    12 mm1.6 mm1.5 mmFixedNot Rated00000000000000
    15 mm1.6 mm1.5 mmFixedNot Rated00000000000000
    20 mm1.6 mm1.5 mmFixedNot Rated00000000000000
    25 mm1.6 mm1.5 mmFixedNot Rated00000000000000
    30 mm1.6 mm1.5 mmFixedNot Rated00000000000000
    33 mm1.6 mm1.5 mmFixedNot Rated00000000000000
    36 mm1.6 mm1.5 mmFixedNot Rated00000000000000
    39 mm1.6 mm1.5 mmFixedNot Rated00000000000000
     
    Threaded Inserts

    Easy-Adjust Stainless Steel Ball-Tip Set Screws

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Set Screws. Easy-Adjust Stainless Steel Ball-Tip Set Screws.
    The most corrosion-resistant ball-tip set screws we offer. Made of stainless steel, they won't rust, but they're not as strong as alloy steel. These screws are used to keep pressure consistent on workpieces that aren't fully flat or parallel. A rolling ball on the tip maintains contact and swivels 360° to make small adjustments without loosening the screw.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these screws won't rust. However, they don't hold up to the harsh chemicals that 316 stainless steel can.
    Lg.
    Tip
    Dia.
    Drive
    Size
    Ball
    Movement
    Hardness
    Each
    18-8 Stainless Steel
     
    1/4"-20
    1/2"0.157"1/8"360° RotationRockwell C3000000000000000
    3/4"0.157"1/8"360° RotationRockwell C300000000000000
     
    5/16"-18
    3/4"0.216"5/32"360° RotationRockwell C300000000000000
    1"0.216"5/32"360° RotationRockwell C300000000000000
     
    3/8"-16
    3/4"0.275"3/16"360° RotationRockwell C300000000000000
    1"0.275"3/16"360° RotationRockwell C3000000000000000
     
    1/2"-13
    1"0.334"1/4"360° RotationRockwell C3000000000000000
    1 1/2"0.334"1/4"360° RotationRockwell C3000000000000000
     
    5/8"-11
    1"0.472"5/16"360° RotationRockwell C3000000000000000
    1 1/2"0.472"5/16"360° RotationRockwell C3000000000000000
     
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