Fasteners - Hexagon socket set screws with flat point (ISO 4026:2026)

This document specifies the characteristics of hexagon socket set screws with flat point, with metric coarse pitch threads M1,6 to M30 for steel and M1,6 to M24 for stainless steel, and with product grade A.
Set screws are not intended for use under tensile load.
If, in certain cases other specifications are requested, hardness classes and stainless steel grades can be selected from ISO 898-5 or ISO 3506-3, and dimensional options from ISO 888, ISO 965-1 or ISO 4753.

Verbindungselemente - Gewindestifte mit Innensechskant mit Kegelstumpf (ISO 4026:2026)

Fixations - Vis sans tête à six pans creux, à bout plat (ISO 4026:2026)

Le présent document spécifie les caractéristiques des vis sans tête à six pans creux à bout plat, à filetage métrique à pas gros M1,6 à M30 pour l'acier et M1,6 à M24 pour l'acier inoxydable, et de grade A.
Les vis sans tête ne sont pas prévues pour être utilisées sous charge de traction.
Si dans certains cas d’autres spécifications sont requises, les classes de dureté et les grades d’acier inoxydable peuvent être choisis dans l’ISO 898-5 ou l’ISO 3506-3, et les options dimensionnelles dans l'ISO 888, l'ISO 965­‑1 ou l'ISO 4753.

Vezni element - Navojni zatiči z notranjim šestkotnikom in posneto končino (ISO 4026:2026)

Ta dokument določa lastnosti vijakov s šestrobno vgrezno glavo in ravnim koncem, z metričnimi grobimi navoji od M1,6 do M30 za jeklo in od M1,6 do M24 za nerjavno jeklo, ter s kakovostnim razredom A.
Vijaki niso namenjeni uporabi pod natezno obremenitvijo.
Če so v določenih primerih zahtevane druge specifikacije, se lahko razredi trdote in vrste nerjavnega jekla izberejo iz ISO 898-5 ali ISO 3506-3, dimenzijske možnosti pa iz ISO 888, ISO 965-1 ali ISO 4753.

General Information

Status
Published
Public Enquiry End Date
07-Jul-2025
Publication Date
01-Apr-2026
Technical Committee
ISEL - Mechanical elements
Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
18-Mar-2026
Due Date
23-May-2026
Completion Date
02-Apr-2026

Relations

Effective Date
11-Mar-2026
Effective Date
04-Mar-2026
Effective Date
08-Nov-2023

Overview

prEN ISO 4026 / ISO/DIS 4026:2025 - Fasteners - Hexagon socket set screws with flat point - defines the dimensional, material and quality requirements for hexagon (Allen) socket set screws with a flat point. The standard covers metric coarse-pitch threads from M1.6 up to M30 for steel (and up to M24 for stainless steel) and applies to product grade A set screws. It supersedes ISO 4026:2003 and includes updated sizes, tolerances and marking/labelling requirements.

Key topics and technical requirements

  • Scope & usage: Specifies characteristics for flat-point hexagon socket set screws; these set screws are not intended for tensile load applications.
  • Dimensions & lengths: Detailed socket and point geometry, nominal lengths and short/regular length options; figures and tables specify socket dimensions and chamfer/point angles.
  • Thread sizes: Covers M1.6 to M30 (steel) and M1.6 to M24 (stainless), with pitch and minor-diameter references to ISO 724.
  • Material & mechanical properties:
    • Steel and stainless steel options with hardness classes referenced to ISO 898-5 (steel) and ISO 3506-3 (stainless).
    • Product grade A tolerances as per ISO 4759-1.
  • Surface condition & coatings:
    • Default delivery: steel - “as processed”; stainless - “clean and bright”.
    • Optional finishes include passivated, electroplated coatings (ISO 4042) and zinc flake systems (ISO 10683); coating-specific tolerances may apply.
  • Gauging & socket tolerances: Combined gauging for hexagon sockets per ISO 23429; broached-socket form and permissible overcut are specified.
  • Inspection & acceptance: Acceptance inspection referenced to ISO 3269; surface discontinuities referenced to ISO 6157-1.
  • Marking and labelling:
    • Product marking is optional unless agreed.
    • Package labelling must include ISO 4026 reference, thread size and length, hardness/grade, surface condition, manufacturer ID, lot number and quantity.
  • Designation: Standardized designation format (e.g., Hexagon socket set screw ISO 4026 – M6 × 12 – 45H).

Applications and who uses this standard

  • Design and mechanical engineers specifying fastening solutions in machinery, fixtures and assemblies.
  • Fastener manufacturers and distributors for production, quality control and cataloguing.
  • Procurement professionals ensuring conformity and interchangeability of supplied set screws.
  • Inspection labs and conformity assessors applying ISO/IEC inspection rules.
  • Industries requiring precise fastening components (automotive, industrial equipment, instrumentation, electronics enclosures).

Related standards

  • ISO 724 (metric thread dimensions)
  • ISO 898-5 (steel set screw mechanical properties)
  • ISO 3506-3 (stainless steel set screws)
  • ISO 4759-1 (tolerances for product grades)
  • ISO 4042, ISO 10683 (coatings)
  • ISO 23429 (gauging of hexagon sockets)
  • ISO 3269, ISO 6157-1 (inspection and surface discontinuities)

This standard ensures consistent dimensions, mechanical properties and labelling for hexagon socket set screws with flat point, improving interchangeability, procurement clarity and quality control across manufacturing and engineering applications.

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SIST EN ISO 4026:2026 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Fasteners - Hexagon socket set screws with flat point (ISO 4026:2026)". This standard covers: This document specifies the characteristics of hexagon socket set screws with flat point, with metric coarse pitch threads M1,6 to M30 for steel and M1,6 to M24 for stainless steel, and with product grade A. Set screws are not intended for use under tensile load. If, in certain cases other specifications are requested, hardness classes and stainless steel grades can be selected from ISO 898-5 or ISO 3506-3, and dimensional options from ISO 888, ISO 965-1 or ISO 4753.

This document specifies the characteristics of hexagon socket set screws with flat point, with metric coarse pitch threads M1,6 to M30 for steel and M1,6 to M24 for stainless steel, and with product grade A. Set screws are not intended for use under tensile load. If, in certain cases other specifications are requested, hardness classes and stainless steel grades can be selected from ISO 898-5 or ISO 3506-3, and dimensional options from ISO 888, ISO 965-1 or ISO 4753.

SIST EN ISO 4026:2026 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 21.060.10 - Bolts, screws, studs. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

SIST EN ISO 4026:2026 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN ISO 4026:2004, SIST EN IEC 60079-0:2018, SIST EN ISO 4029:2004. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-maj-2026
Nadomešča:
SIST EN ISO 4026:2004
Vezni element - Navojni zatiči z notranjim šestkotnikom in posneto končino (ISO
4026:2026)
Fasteners - Hexagon socket set screws with flat point (ISO 4026:2026)
Verbindungselemente - Gewindestifte mit Innensechskant mit Kegelstumpf (ISO
4026:2026)
Fixations - Vis sans tête à six pans creux, à bout plat (ISO 4026:2026)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 4026:2026
ICS:
21.060.10 Sorniki, vijaki, stebelni vijaki Bolts, screws, studs
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN ISO 4026
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
February 2026
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 21.060.10 Supersedes EN ISO 4026:2003
English Version
Fasteners - Hexagon socket set screws with flat point (ISO
4026:2026)
Fixations - Vis sans tête à six pans creux, à bout plat Verbindungselemente - Gewindestifte mit
(ISO 4026:2026) Innensechskant mit Kegelstumpf (ISO 4026:2026)
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This European Standard was corrected and reissued by the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre on 04 March 2026.

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European foreword . 3

European foreword
This document (EN ISO 4026:2026) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 2 "Fasteners" in
collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 185 “Fasteners” the secretariat of which is held by BSI.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by August 2026, and conflicting national standards shall
be withdrawn at the latest by August 2026.
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patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN ISO 4026:2003.
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According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
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North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and the
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The text of ISO 4026:2026 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 4026:2026 without any modification.

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ISO 4026
Fourth edition
Fasteners — Hexagon socket set
2026-02
screws with flat point
Fixations — Vis sans tête à six pans creux, à bout plat
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Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Dimensions . 2
5 Requirements and reference International Standards . 5
6 Marking and labelling . 6
6.1 Marking on product . .6
6.2 Labelling on package .6
7 Designation . 6
Bibliography . 7

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