Set screws are fastening components that prevent unwanted motion between mechanical components like pulleys, gears and collars on shafts. Nickel Systems provides premium-quality set screws with short lead times, empowering you to keep your projects on schedule.
Our extensive inventory includes a variety of types, such as cup point, flat point, oval point, knurled point and dog point screws, tailored to meet diverse application needs. For industries operating in extreme environments, we offer set screws made from exotic alloys like Inconel®, Hastelloy®, Monel® and Duplex stainless steel, providing superior resistance to corrosion, heat and pressure. Explore our inventory today and experience unmatched quality and service.
Selecting the appropriate set screw requires careful consideration of dimensions, materials and drive types. Refer to the specifications and technical data below to choose the set screw that provides the proper holding power and performance in your application. We also accommodate custom requests in case your requirements are not covered in our standard specifications.
Set screws are headless, low-profile fasteners fully threaded from end to end, typically used to secure one component inside another. With no external head, they allow for a flush finish, avoiding interference with surrounding components. Unlike traditional screws, these fasteners secure parts by creating compressive forces through their specialized tips, preventing unwanted movement such as slipping or rotation.
Whether you need set screws for aerospace, chemical processing, marine engineering or other critical applications, Nickel Systems delivers durable, performance-driven solutions.
Set screws are also known as:
Set screws can be categorized according to point or drive type:
Categories according to point type include:
Categories according to drive type include:
Set screws made from high-grade materials provide the low-profile and mechanical stability necessary for a wide range of applications.
Grub screws keep structural aerospace components affixed to one another in harsh conditions.
Set screws provide nonintrusive fastening in delicate electronic assemblies.
In marine environments, set screws made from corrosion-resistant materials offer longevity and reliable performance underwater or in saline conditions.
Considerations when choosing the ideal set screws include:
When it comes to fasteners, Nickel Systems is your ideal source. We maintain a wide inventory of hard-to-find set screws for immediate delivery, and our comprehensive vendor network allows us to offer the best prices on the market. Get a free quote from our professional and friendly experts and ensure your projects achieve the highest reliability and safety standards.
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I was able to purchase products that were difficult to obtain with special materials and special shapes more easily. All the staff are friendly and help me deal with all problems quickly. We’ve been trading for a long time and will continue to do so in the future.
Nickel is our go-to supplier partner for all our Nickel Alloys & Specialty Fasteners. Their whole organization is very efficient, pays attention to detail and very highly organized. They have been a long standing partner of ours and will continue to be for many years to come.
You always get back to me in a timely manner with what I need. If you don’t have exactly what I need you provide options for me, which is helpful on my end. I can’t seem to think of any instances where we have to ask for MTR’s (which we have issues with from other ….
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