Overview

• Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc that is durable, nonmagnetic and conductive
• Hex socket drive types have a hex-shaped recess in the head and are driven with hex keys or hex socket bits
• The driving surface is protected from external damage and provides six sides of contact surface for added torque
• Soft tip points have large, flat points that protrude from the set screw s body
• The tip is often made of nylon, which is rigid but soft
• Soft tip points are used absorb vibration and provide tight fixes without marking the material
• Stainless steel is a strong, corrosion-resistant alloy with excellent resistance to heat
• It is used in high-stress, outdoor and corrosive applications.