M24 Socket Set Screws (ISO 4026 / ISO 4029 / DIN 913-916) are specified by thread size, length and head dimensions. The M24 row from the standard is reproduced below, followed by the drill sizes, spanner size and torque values used when installing this size.
M24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M24 | 3.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 18.0 | Flat point | ISO 4026 / DIN 913-916 |
Spanner & Drive for M24 Socket Set Screws
The hex socket for M24 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). 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 M24
| Coarse-thread pitch (ISO 724) | 3 mm |
|---|---|
| Through-hole / clearance (ISO 273 medium) | 26 mm |
| Tapping drill, coarse thread | 21 mm |
Tightening Torque for M24
| Class 8.8 (dry, ~µ 0.125) | ≈ 726 Nm |
|---|---|
| Class 10.9 (dry, ~µ 0.125) | ≈ 1034 Nm |
| Class 12.9 (dry, ~µ 0.125) | ≈ 1210 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 M24
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 M24 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 M24 the stretch in the bolt becomes the controlling factor — for critical joints, use angle-controlled or stretch-controlled tightening instead of pure torque.
Mating Parts for M24
For M24, pair with a M24 hex nut (ISO 4032 / DIN 934) and, where used, a M24 flat washer (ISO 7089 / DIN 125A) under the head and under the nut.
Custom manufacturing · Made to drawing
Need socket set screws in a size this table does not list?
This page covers M24 socket set screws. Material and finish are usually what drives a special — a grade the standard part is not stocked in, or a coating chosen against a salt-spray figure instead of a default. Made by cold heading or warm forging.
Minimum order from 2,000 pieces; samples within 7 days of drawing approval.
