#8 Hex Head Sheet Metal Screws Self Tapping Stainless Steel 18-8 All Lengths
#8 Hex Washer Head Sheet Metal Screws Self Tapping Type A Point Stainless Steel Grade 18-8 Sheet metal screws have sharp threads that cut into materials such as: Plastic, Plexi Glass, Wood, and sheet metal. Sheet metal screws are also the go to fasteners for use with plastic wall anchors in drywall. Tapping screws are considered externally threaded fasteners that “tap” their own mating threads in metallic and non-metallic (such as plastic) materials. Tapping screws, especially Type A, are referred to as “sheet metal screws” because one of their first applications was in ventilation ducts made of sheet metal. They also make excellent fasteners for attaching metal hardware to wood because the fully threaded shank provides good retention in wood. About Self tapping Screws A self-tapping screw is a screw that can tap its own hole as it is driven into the material. Some self-tapping screws are also self-drilling, which means that, in addition to the tap-like flute in the leading threads, there is also a preliminary drill-like fluted tip that looks much like the tip of a center drill. The screws in this auction are not “Self Drilling” and do require a pilot hole for a thick gauge material General Product Information Head Style : Hex Washer Head Drive Style : Socket Drive Size : 1/4″ Screw Size : #8 Material : Stainless Steel Grade 18-8 Length : Choose Desired Length In Drop Down Menu Quantity of Screws in Package : Choose Desired Item Package Quantity In Drop Down Menu Detailed Product Information: Head Width Flat to Flat : 1/4″ Flange Diameter : 0.348″ Head Height : 0.141″ Thread Diameter : 0.164″ Thread Coverage : Fully Threaded Point Style : Type A Self Tapping Key Notes: Hex washer head sheet metal screws with a self tapping thread that forms its own threads in the material it is being screwed into and is mainly used for attatching two pieces of metal together but also works great in wood and plexiglass because of the coarse thread These hex washer head screws will have no problem punching through a thin or light guage sheet metal but will require a pilot hole for a thicker guage metal; the proper drill bit size to use for a pilot hole for this screw is 1/8″ These screws have a hex head that can be driven with a nut driver or socket and can be adjusted with a wrench; the built in flanged washer adds a secure grip to the material being fastened into while also preventing the head from crushing thin metal Made from stainless steel grade 18-8 which offers a high level of chemical and corrosion resistance that will out perform and out last all zinc plated fasteners for years with out the need to perform costly and time consuming maintenance; 18-8 stainless steel hex head sheet metal screws are a better choice than 410 self drilling screws in out door applications that will be visible because unlike 410 stainless with a high iron content these screws have a low iron content and will not rust or turn red Fastenere brand hex head sheet metal screws are a highly versatile fastener with sharp course threads that pulls together the materials being joined for a secure hold that will last Shipping: All orders placed before 3:30 pm EST Will Ship Same Day Tracking is provided on ALL Orders Priority Mail Shipping service is offered at a discount of only $3.95 UPS Ground UPS Next Day Air is available, Please inquire for pricing Returns : ALL returns are accepted if returned within 60 days. Money Back or exchange guaranteed. NO Restocking Fees. For YOU, we constantly strive to find ways to improve our performance.