ASTM F3042
Full Name
ASTM F3042 – Standard Specification for Nonferrous Hex Socket, Slotted Headless, and Square Head Set Screws
Scope
This specification covers the requirements for nonferrous socket set screws sizes 0.125 (#5) through 2.000 in., square head set screws sizes 0.190 (#10) through 1.500 in., and slotted headless set screws 0.125 (#5) through 0.750 in. in diameter manufactured from a number of nonferrous alloys in use in the marine industry and the U.S. Navy subject to seawater wetting and salt atmosphere but that also may be used in other applications.
It is recommended that copper-based alloys not be used in attempting to prevent mechanical components from rotating, such as locking shafts, because of the low hardness of the alloys.
Keywords
hex socket; slotted headless; square head set screws