M10 Soft-Tip Set Screws (Nylon and Brass) are manufactured to Trade series (soft-tip set screw) with a coarse thread pitch of 1.5 mm. This page lists the controlling dimensions for the M10 size — head geometry, width across flats, matching spanner size — together with the clearance hole, tapping drill and tightening torque used at assembly.
M10 Dimensional Row (Trade series (soft-tip set screw))
| Thread size | Tip material | Tip length (mm) | Holding force vs steel point | Max temperature (°C) | Drive | Common length range (mm) | Marks the shaft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M10 | Brass | 5.0 | approx. 70% | 250 | Hex socket | 12~50 | No |
Spanner & Drive for M10 Soft-Tip Set Screws (Nylon and Brass)
The hex socket for M10 Soft-Tip Set Screws (Nylon and Brass) is shown in the spec table — use the matching Allen / hex key (an ISO 2936 hex key set covers the full range). For a one-off, a T-handle key and a calibrated arm will do. For a batch, the only way to get the same preload twice is a torque-controlled driver.
Hole Sizes for M10
| Coarse-thread pitch (ISO 724) | 1.5 mm |
|---|---|
| Through-hole / clearance (ISO 273 medium) | 11 mm |
| Tapping drill, coarse thread | 8.5 mm |
Tightening Torque for M10
| Class 8.8 (dry, ~µ 0.125) | ≈ 48 Nm |
|---|---|
| Class 10.9 (dry, ~µ 0.125) | ≈ 71 Nm |
| Class 12.9 (dry, ~µ 0.125) | ≈ 83 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 M10
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.
M10 Soft-Tip Set Screws (Nylon and Brass) Weight
A steel M10 soft-tip set screws (nylon and brass) at the listed 5 mm length weighs approximately 3.1 g each — about 3.1 kg per 1,000 pieces. Stainless A2/A4 weighs roughly the same (density 7.9–8.0 g/cm³).
Actual weight varies slightly with head form, thread and finish; use this figure for freight estimation only.
Mating Parts for M10
For M10, pair with a M10 hex nut (ISO 4032 / DIN 934) and, where used, a M10 flat washer (ISO 7089 / DIN 125A) under the head and under the nut.
When to Step Up or Down from M10
When the joint preload approaches the proof load of M10 class 8.8, step up to M12 class 8.8 (or move to M10 class 10.9). When the joint is over-specified, M8 often saves weight and cost without losing the safety margin.
Custom manufacturing · Made to drawing
Need soft-tip set screws (nylon and brass) in a size this table does not list?
This page covers M10 soft-tip set screws (nylon and brass). Lengths and thread lengths outside the standard table are the commonest request, followed by a drive the standard does not offer and a head marked with your own part number. Made by cold heading or warm forging.
Minimum order from 2,000 pieces; samples within 7 days of drawing approval.
