Description
Type A Self Tapping Sheet Metal Screws are flat head, Phillips drive fasteners designed to form mating threads in thin steel sheet metal. Finished with Zinc & Bake coating, they provide durable corrosion resistance while enabling flush seating in panels, enclosures, and fabrications.
Specs
- Dimensions: Nominal diameter #6; Length 25.4 mm
- Drive type: Phillips
- Finish: Zinc plated with baked enamel coating
- Material: Steel
- Thread type: Type A self tapping
Features
- Self tapping capability: Creates its own threads in thin sheet metal, eliminating the need for pre-drilling in many applications.
- Flat head design: Countersinks flush with the surface to provide a smooth appearance and prevent snagging in panels and housings.
- Phillips drive: Common bit compatibility; enables confident torque application and reduces cam-out under typical assembly loads.
- Corrosion resistance finish: Zinc plating with baked enamel coating protects against moisture and oxidation in indoor and sheltered outdoor environments.
- Material compatibility and usage: Suitable for light to moderate thickness metal sheets used in enclosures, control panels, appliance cabinets, and chassis assemblies.
- Practical use cases: Fastening panels to frames in electrical enclosures; mounting brackets to thin gauge sheet metal; retrofitting or repairing HVAC duct components.
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