T 79 covers the dimensional requirements for hex socket dog point set screw. Reproduced below: the complete size table, the tolerance grades, and the companion and equivalent standards referenced when ordering to this document.
T 79 — Scope
T 79 specifies the dimensions and tolerances of hex socket dog point set screw — gb/t 79 / iso 4029 (series 018). 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 79, alongside the related GB/T 79 / ISO 4029 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 79
| 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 |
Companion Standards
T 79 controls only the geometry of hex socket dog point set screw — gb/t 79 / iso 4029 (series 018). 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).
When to Specify T 79
Choose T 79 for international engineering work and OEM supply where ISO standards are the contractual reference. It is the default modern specification for hex socket dog point set screw — gb/t 79 / iso 4029 (series 018).