Custom Socket Set Distributor
Custom Socket Set Screws for Aerospace & Military Applications
Among the many great aerospace parts and materials we offer is a custom socket set. Sesco is an aerospace parts manufacturing company that distributes to customers throughout the USA and partner with many in the military and aerospace industries. We are one of the few manufacturers today making military set screws. Upon request, full certifications are provided at no charge. These certifications assure our client base to bid on military set screws without hesitation. These socket set screws are approved by the Defense Logistics Agency of Philadelphia, PA to be on the QSLM list. Request a quote today.
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As a trusted custom socket set distributor in the United States, many within the aerospace and military industry turn to Sesco for dependable and affordable parts and supplies. A socket set is a crucial item for many within the aerospace industry and can comprise of a cap and a screw. Offering better durability and re-use than other screws. Purchase with confidence when you turn to Sesco Industries.
What Is a Custom Socket Set Screw?
A custom socket set screw is a specialized fastener manufactured according to the requirements of a particular application. Depending on the design, the screw can feature different point styles, drive configurations, dimensions, materials, and specifications.
Socket set screws are commonly used to secure components such as shafts, gears, pulleys, collars, and other mechanical assemblies. For example, a set screw can be installed through a threaded hole in a hub so that the point of the screw contacts the shaft and helps prevent movement between the components.
For aerospace and military applications, selecting the appropriate socket set screw is particularly important. The fastener may need to meet specific dimensional, material, strength, traceability, and certification requirements.
Custom Socket Set Features
Those in the aerospace industry use a custom socket set screw for fastening. These custom fasteners offer many great benefits. Its main feature is its headless design. Its typical use is it to secure an object within or against another object. Hence, fastening! However, there is no head projecting past the end of the screw thread. Use a wrenching tool to thread these set screws instead. There is a nice range of point styles in the design, too, which is a nice perk of the custom socket set.
The use of a socket set screw is pretty straight forward. Each screw has a head and a thread. The thread extends all the way to the head. A blind set screw is almost always driven with an internal-wrenching drive, such as a hex socket (Allen), star (Torx), square socket (Robertson), or slot. The set screw passes through a threaded hole in the outer object and then tightened against the inner object. This prevents it from moving relative to the outer object.
An example of its use is with a pulley. You screw it into a pulley hub so that its end-point bears firmly against the shaft. The fastening action is by friction between the screw and the shaft. You will typically see some amount of elastic or plastic deformation of one or both screws. This durability makes it great for many military and aerospace applications.
Custom Socket Set Screws for Aerospace Applications
Aerospace applications place demanding requirements on all fasteners. Components for aerospace applications may need to withstand vibration, repeated mechanical loads, temperature variations, and other challenging operating conditions.
Sesco Industries supplies aerospace and military fasteners and can work with customers requiring socket set screws manufactured to specified requirements. Depending on the order and applicable specifications, documentation and inspection information may also be available.
For customers purchasing fasteners for aerospace applications, providing the applicable part number, drawing, military specification, material requirement, or other technical documentation can help ensure the requested custom socket set meets the intended requirements.
Full Certifications
When you order aerospace parts from Sesco Industries, like a custom socket set, you can rest assured of receiving the highest quality products. All backed with full documentation of inspection data applicable to the parts. This certification shows that we have complied with all specifications for military socket set screws and aerospace parts. So you can purchase in confidence when you turn to Sesco!
For more information about all of the aerospace and military parts we offer, please contact us today. We will happily answer any questions you may have about each custom socket set we offer, as well as discuss purchasing options. Also check out our aerospace parts division at Famsales. For technical assistance and quotations about products, send an email to: info@sescoindustries.com. We will get back to you regarding your inquiry as soon as possible.
Common Custom Socket Set Options
A custom socket set screw can be configured around the requirements of the aerospace application. Important specifications may include the following common options:
- Screw diameter and length
- Thread size and thread specifications
- Material and material grade
- Hardness requirements
- Drive type
- Point style
- Finish or coating
- Applicable military or aerospace specification
- Quantity and production requirements
- Inspection and certification requirements
Providing detailed specifications at the beginning of the manufacturing process helps ensure that the finished fastener is appropriate for its intended application.