This page is a working summary of T 78 as it applies to Hex Socket Cone Point Set Screw — GB/T 78 / ISO 4027 (Series 027): what the standard controls, what it deliberately leaves out, the full specified size range, and the DIN/ISO/ASME equivalents.
T 78 — Scope
T 78 specifies the dimensions and tolerances of hex socket cone point set screw — gb/t 78 / iso 4027 (series 027). Material, property class, surface finish and packaging are governed by separate documents in the same standards family (for example ISO 898-1 for the mechanical property classes of bolts and screws).
Tolerance & Product Grades
T 78, alongside the related GB/T 78 / ISO 4027 entries on this site, specifies product grades (typically A or B for fine work and C for general engineering) and tolerance classes for the controlling dimensions. Choose the grade against the precision your application requires.
Dimensions Specified by T 78
| Size | Pitch (mm) | Length L (mm) | Hex socket s (mm) | Engagement depth t min (mm) | Point diameter dp (mm) | Reference standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 | 0.5 | 6 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 2.0 | ISO 4026-4029 / GB/T 77-79 |
| M4 | 0.7 | 6 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.5 | ISO 4026-4029 / GB/T 77-79 |
| M5 | 0.8 | 7 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 3.5 | ISO 4026-4029 / GB/T 77-79 |
| M6 | 1.0 | 9 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 4.0 | ISO 4026-4029 / GB/T 77-79 |
| M8 | 1.25 | 12 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 5.5 | ISO 4026-4029 / GB/T 77-79 |
| M10 | 1.5 | 15 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 7.0 | ISO 4026-4029 / GB/T 77-79 |
| M12 | 1.75 | 18 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 8.5 | ISO 4026-4029 / GB/T 77-79 |
| M16 | 2.0 | 24 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 12.0 | ISO 4026-4029 / GB/T 77-79 |
| M20 | 2.5 | 30 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 15.0 | ISO 4026-4029 / GB/T 77-79 |
| M24 | 3.0 | 36 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 18.0 | ISO 4026-4029 / GB/T 77-79 |
Equivalent Standards
Where direct equivalents exist (ISO ↔ DIN, ISO ↔ ASME), they are listed on the parent Hex Socket Cone Point Set Screw — GB/T 78 / ISO 4027 (Series 027) page. Always confirm against the dimensions on this page, since some "equivalent" standards differ in tolerances and head geometry.
Companion Standards
T 78 controls only the geometry of hex socket cone point set screw — gb/t 78 / iso 4027 (series 027). The mechanical strength is set by ISO 898-1 (bolts and screws) or ISO 898-2 (nuts); the surface finish is governed by separate finish standards (e.g. ISO 4042 for electroplating). For corrosion testing, the relevant document is ISO 9227 (neutral salt spray).