Description
Type AB Self Tapping Sheet Metal Screws deliver reliable fastening into sheet metal with built-in tapping capability. This bulk pack contains 10,000 screws, size #8 x 1/2", featuring a Phillips drive, steel construction, and a black oxide finish for consistent seating and corrosion resistance.
Specs
- Diameter: #8
- Length: 1/2"
- Finish: Black Oxide
- Drive type: Phillips
- Thread type: Type AB Self Tapping
- Material: Steel
Features
- Head style: Oval head profile designed to sit flush on metal surfaces with reduced snag risk.
- Self tapping capability: Formulates its own mating threads in sheet metal, eliminating the need for separate pilot holes in many applications.
- Drive type: Phillips cross recess provides positive engagement and torque transfer for reliable installation.
- Finish: Black oxide coating offers improved wear resistance and a subdued appearance suitable for concealed or aesthetic metal assemblies.
- Material: Steel substrate delivers adequate strength for light to moderate sheet metal fastening tasks in automotive, HVAC, electrical, and general fabrication contexts.
- Packaging: Bulk quantity optimized for production lines, maintenance, and bulk procurement in manufacturing environments.
- Use cases: Ideal for interior automotive panels, electrical enclosures, metal cabinets, HVAC duct assemblies, and thin-gabrication sheet metal projects where fast, reliable tapping is required.
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