This guide is for professionals and DIY enthusiasts requiring robust and reliable fastening solutions. The Forgefix M10 x 70 High Tensile Set Screws offer exceptional strength and corrosion resistance thanks to their high tensile steel construction and zinc-plated finish, ensuring secure and lasting connections. While highly versatile, proper selection of tools and torque application is crucial for optimal performance and safety.
High Tensile Steel: Manufactured from high tensile steel, providing superior strength and load-bearing capacity for demanding applications.
Zinc Plated Finish: Features a durable zinc plating that offers excellent corrosion resistance, extending the life of the fastener in various environments.
Fully Threaded Design (M10 x 70): The M10 diameter and 70mm length are fully threaded, ensuring maximum engagement and secure fastening along the entire bolt length.
Versatile Application: Ideal for a wide range of heavy-duty tasks in construction, automotive, and general engineering sectors.
Pack Quantity (10 Pack): Conveniently supplied in a pack of 10, suitable for both small projects and larger requirements.
Exceptional Strength: High tensile steel construction allows for secure fastening in high-stress applications.
Corrosion Resistance: Zinc plating enhances durability and protects against rust and environmental wear.
Reliable Fastening: Fully threaded design ensures strong grip and consistent clamping force.
Wide Applicability: Suitable for critical joints in diverse fields like machinery and structural work.
Tooling Requirement: Requires specific M10 wrenches or sockets for proper installation and removal.
Torque Sensitivity: Over-tightening can strip threads or damage components, necessitating a torque wrench for critical applications.
Not for Shear-Only Loads: While strong, fully threaded bolts are generally less ideal for pure shear applications compared to bolts with unthreaded shanks that fill the hole perfectly.
Exceptional Strength: High tensile steel construction allows for secure fastening in high-stress applications.
Corrosion Resistance: Zinc plating enhances durability and protects against rust and environmental wear.
Reliable Fastening: Fully threaded design ensures strong grip and consistent clamping force.
Wide Applicability: Suitable for critical joints in diverse fields like machinery and structural work.
Tooling Requirement: Requires specific M10 wrenches or sockets for proper installation and removal.
Torque Sensitivity: Over-tightening can strip threads or damage components, necessitating a torque wrench for critical applications.
Not for Shear-Only Loads: While strong, fully threaded bolts are generally less ideal for pure shear applications compared to bolts with unthreaded shanks that fill the hole perfectly.
The Forgefix M10 x 70 High Tensile Set Screws are engineered for performance in environments where secure and strong fastening is paramount. Their high tensile steel composition means they can withstand significant axial and shear forces, making them suitable for critical structural connections.
For example, in construction, these set screws are excellent for joining steel plates, securing heavy timber frames, or assembling scaffolding where a robust connection is essential. The zinc-plated finish protects against rust and degradation, making them suitable for both indoor and outdoor installations, even in moderately damp conditions.
In automotive applications, they can be used to fasten engine components, chassis parts, or suspension assemblies where vibrations and dynamic loads are common. The fully threaded design ensures that the entire length of the screw can engage with a nut or a tapped hole, providing maximum thread contact and reducing the risk of loosening over time. This makes them highly effective for through-hole applications where a strong, consistent clamp load is needed across the entire joint.
Preparation: Ensure the components to be joined are clean and free of debris. If tapping a new hole, use an M10 tap to create compatible internal threads.
Tool Selection: Use an appropriately sized M10 wrench or socket (typically 17mm for M10 hex heads). For critical applications, a torque wrench is highly recommended.
Installation: Insert the set screw into the aligned holes. For through-hole applications, place a compatible M10 nut on the other side. Tighten gradually, ensuring components are properly aligned.
Torque Application: Tighten to the manufacturer's recommended torque specification for the specific application (refer to project guidelines or engineering standards). Do not over-tighten, as this can damage the screw or the mating material.
Threads: Compatible with standard M10 metric coarse threads (1.5mm pitch).
Nuts: Use with M10 nuts of appropriate strength grade (e.g., Class 8, 10, or 12 to match high tensile screws).
Materials: Suitable for fastening various materials including steel, wood, and plastics, provided they can withstand the clamping force.
Storage: Store unused set screws in a dry environment to maintain the integrity of the zinc plating and prevent corrosion.
Inspection: Before reuse, inspect set screws for any signs of thread damage, bending, or excessive corrosion. Do not reuse damaged fasteners in critical applications.
Cleaning: If fasteners become dirty, clean them with a cloth. Avoid harsh chemicals that could degrade the zinc plating.