Description
Professional-grade Type AB Self Tapping Sheet Metal Screws provide rapid, reliable fastening for sheet metal assemblies. The screws are #8 diameter, 7/8 inch long, with an oval head and Phillips drive, finished with zinc bake coating for corrosion resistance.
Specs
- Diameter: #8 (0.164 inch)
- Length: 7/8 inch
- Finish: Zinc plated, bake-on coating
- Drive type: Phillips
- Thread type: Type AB
Features
- Self tapping: Creates its own mating thread in sheet metal during installation, enabling single-pass fastening without pre-drilled pilot holes in common panels.
- Type AB thread form: Optimized for sheet metal engagement, providing reliable thread cut and resistance to pull-out in thin gauge materials.
- Oval head: Low-profile bearing surface with a broad seating area to reduce deformation of thin panels and provide flush appearance on countersunk surfaces where applicable.
- Phillips drive: Widens compatibility with standard hand and power tools; predictable torque and reduced cam-out when driven with proper bit quality.
- Finish: Zinc plated, bake-on: Provides durable corrosion resistance, suitable for indoor and light outdoor environments; helps extend service life in typical fabrication settings.
- Material and compatibility: Steel construction offers good strength-to-weight for fastener assemblies; well-suited for galvanized or painted sheets commonly found in equipment housings and automotive interiors.
- Ideal use cases: Electrical enclosures, HVAC equipment, appliance panels, automotive interior trim, metal cabinets, and light structural fixtures that require quick, secure metal-to-metal joints.
- Installation considerations: Align fastener to the hole edge and apply steady torque to avoid cross-threading; use a compatible driver and correct bit size for best results.
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