M1.6 Socket Set Screws are manufactured to ISO 4026 / ISO 4029 / DIN 913-916 with a coarse thread pitch of 0.35 mm. This page lists the controlling dimensions for the M1.6 size — head geometry, width across flats, matching spanner size — together with the clearance hole, tapping drill and tightening torque used at assembly.
M1.6 Dimensional Row (ISO 4026 / ISO 4029 / DIN 913-916)
| Size | Pitch (mm) | Hex socket s (mm) | Engagement depth t min (mm) | Point diameter dp (mm) | End type | Reference standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1.6 | 0.35 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.8 | Flat point | ISO 4026 / DIN 913-916 |
Spanner & Drive for M1.6 Socket Set Screws
The hex socket for M1.6 Socket Set Screws is shown in the spec table — use the matching Allen / hex key (an ISO 2936 hex key set covers the full range). A T-handle key gives the most feel when you are judging preload by hand; anything repeated across a batch wants a torque-controlled driver instead.
Hole Sizes for M1.6
| Coarse-thread pitch (ISO 724) | 0.35 mm |
|---|---|
| Through-hole / clearance (ISO 273 medium) | 1.8 mm |
| Tapping drill, coarse thread | 1.25 mm |
Tightening Torque for M1.6
| Class 8.8 (dry, ~µ 0.125) | ≈ 0.2 Nm |
|---|---|
| Class 10.9 (dry, ~µ 0.125) | ≈ Nm |
| Class 12.9 (dry, ~µ 0.125) | ≈ 0.3 Nm |
Indicative dry-joint values. Lubrication can lower the required torque by 15–25%. Always confirm against the joint design, especially when going up a strength class.
Proof Load & Strength for M1.6
Set screws are rated to ISO 898-5 by hardness, because they work in compression against a shaft rather than in tension. ISO 898-1 excludes them, and a set screw has no head to preload against, so neither a property class nor a preload torque applies. Seating torque depends on the point form and the shaft material.
Installation Tips for M1.6 Socket Set Screws
- Use a quality Allen key fully seated in the socket — partial engagement is the most common cause of stripped sockets at this size.
- For countersunk and button-head variants, chamfer the through-hole to seat the head flush without preloading the head/shank fillet.
- At M1.6 the joint is sensitive to over-torque — use a torque-limiting driver and check the head doesn't bury into a softer counterpart.
Mating Parts for M1.6
For M1.6, pair with a M1.6 hex nut (ISO 4032 / DIN 934) and, where used, a M1.6 flat washer (ISO 7089 / DIN 125A) under the head and under the nut.
Custom manufacturing · Made to drawing
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This page covers M1.6 socket set screws. Thread size and pitch, length, property class, drive form, head geometry and head marking are all specifiable — the standard part is where it starts, not where it stops. Made by cold heading or warm forging.
Minimum order from 2,000 pieces; samples within 7 days of drawing approval.
