Set screws are often used for holding a pulley, gear, or other parts from turning relative to a shaft.

Stainless steels are used for their corrosion resistance, high-temperature strength, scaling resistance, and low-temperature toughness. These properties account for their wide use in practically every industry. Austenitic stainless steels are alloys of iron and carbon that contain between 16% and 30% chromium, a maximum of 0.15% carbon, along with nickel (or manganese), and other alloying elements. The chromium, which helps develop a passive surface oxide film, provides corrosion resistance. The 18-8 material name designates the amount of chromium and nickel in the material (18% chromium and 8% nickel).

Hex socket drive systems are driven by hex wrenches or power tools with hexagonal bits. Flat point is useful for minimizing marring and making frequent adjustments.

A threaded fastener's size name includes information about the major external diameter, followed by the threads per inch, which indicates if it is coarse or fine.