What is BS EN 27435 – Dog point set screws specifications about?

A dog point slotted set screw is an industrial fastener that can hold more than one object in place, securely. They are often used to guide parts into holes that have already been drilled and incorporate a flat tip.

BS EN 27435 discusses standards for slotted set screws with long dog point, which assists the screw in locating a machined groove on a shaft. BS EN 27435 specifies the characteristics of slotted set screws with long dog point and thread sizes from M1,6 to M12 inclusive and product grade A.

Who is BS EN 27435 – Dog point set screws specifications for?

BS EN 27435 on dog point set screws specifications is useful for:

Manufacturers of fasteners
Organizations that design, build and maintain set screws fasteners
Design engineers
Mechanical engineers
Industries that use dog point set screws
Research and development team
Inspection bodies
Quality control personnel

Why should you use BS EN 27435 – Dog point set screws specifications?

Slotted set screws with long dog point are typically used to secure one object within or against another. Since the set screw is headless and threaded along the entire length of the screw it can pass through a threaded hole of one object and tighten against another object. For the proper functioning of set screws, they need to comply with quality standards.

BS EN 27435 covers all the requirements, dimensions and tolerance specifications related to the slotted set screws with long dog point. Following the specifications provided in BS EN 27435 lets you manufacture, and supply high-quality, seamless finish slotted set screws with long dog point to your customers. These customers will be able to safely use the dog point slotted set screws.

BS EN 27435:1992

Slotted set screws with long dog point

Published:

15 Oct 1992

Withdrawn:

1 Jun 2023