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Product Specs
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Pack Type:
- Jar
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Screws
Metallics JSS638SS – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Is the JSS638SS stainless or plated steel, and will it hold up outdoors?
The JSS638SS is 18-8 stainless steel, not plated carbon steel, so there is no coating to chip or wear off at the socket. 18-8 is the common 300-series austenitic stainless used for general corrosion resistance in damp and outdoor locations.
2) What driver do I need for the Metallics JSS638SS set screw?
A hex key (Allen wrench). It's a socket set screw, driven from an internal hex recess in the end of the screw rather than an external head, so no screwdriver or wrench flats are involved.
3) Why a cup point set screw instead of a flat or cone point?
A cup point bites into the shaft or bus it's clamping, leaving a small ring-shaped indentation, which is what you want for general holding against a round shaft or conductor. Pick a flat point instead when the mating surface is hardened, pre-ground, or needs to stay unmarked for repeated adjustment, and a cone point when you want maximum permanent grip into a drilled seat. The JSS638SS is the cup point version in 6-32 x 3/8.
4) Can I use the JSS638SS to replace the set screws in electrical lugs and connectors?
That's the intended use. Metallics catalogues the JSS638SS in its electrical fastener line, and 6-32 is a common set screw thread in small lugs, mechanical connectors, and fixture hardware. Match the thread, length, and point style to the screw you removed before swapping, since a 3/8 inch cup point won't substitute for a shorter or flat-point screw in a tight pocket.
5) How many screws come in a jar of Metallics JSS638SS?
100 screws per jar. Metallics packages this one as a jar pack, which is the usual shop-bench and service-truck quantity for small set screws rather than a bulk box.
6) Do I need to order anything else to use these 6-32 set screws?
Just a hex key that matches the socket. The screw has no head, so there is no washer or nut involved, and the 6-32 threads go straight into an existing tapped hole. If the hole isn't tapped yet, you'll need a 6-32 tap and the matching drill.
7) What is the Metallics part number for the 6-32 x 3/8 stainless cup point socket set screw?
JSS638SS is the Metallics part number, and it is the MPN to order by. The designation reads as jar-packed stainless set screw, 6-32 x 3/8.
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Does the Metallics JSS638SS come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics JSS638SS is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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