Self Tapping Metal Screws

For use fixing sheet metal to wood and other steel construction.

Self tapping metal screws.

Self drilling screws also known as tek screws are fasteners with a special pointed end style that allows them to penetrate thin materials without a starting or pilot hole. Hillman 7 x 1 2 in socket hex drive sheet metal screws 100 count. Also known as self tapping screws or self drilling bolts they cut or form threads to engage with the mating material. Inc vat ex vat.

The term self tapping describes the screw s ability to drill a pilot hole which is also known as tapping a material. Hex washer head drill point screw 60 pack 45 model 21351 6 97. Engineered drill point and flute remove material efficiently and properly size the hole for threads. However it is also often called a sheet metal screw because they are primarily used in sheet metal.

12 x 2 3 4 in. Zinc plated hex washer head self tapping drill point screws 140 pack 57 model 21328 6 97. 03330 112 112 call 24 7. Item 116498 model 35263.

Self tapping screws are ideal for drilling into metal and other hard materials but are not useful for soft materials such as wood that require the screw to force a path into the material for increased holding strength. Plymetal zinc plated steel flat head phillips self tapping screws with wings 200 pack teks self tapping screws with wings provide teks self tapping screws with wings provide secure wood to metal fastening with strong holding power without the need to pre drill. A self tapping screw can be referred to as simply a tapping screw. Free next day delivery available.

Self tapping screws assortment set m3 m4 m5 m6 304 stainless steel sheet metal screws kit casaon phillips drive wood screw assortment 570pcs 285pcs round head and 285pcs flat head 4 5 out of 5 stars 399. Teks 10 x 1 in. 03330 112 112 shop by product code need help. Choose from our selection of self tapping screws including over 4 200 products in a wide range of styles and sizes.

Teks 1 4 14 x 1 in. In stock and ready to ship. Self tapping screws are more dependable for installing into stone or brick.