Description
Type AB Self-Tapping Sheet Metal Screws deliver reliable fastening for metal panels and enclosures. Indented Hex Washer Head with an unslotted drive provides flush seating, controlled engagement, and strong clamp load in steel sheet assemblies.
Specs
- Dimensions: 5/16 inch diameter x 1-1/4 inch length
- Finish: Zinc & Bake
- Drive type: Unslotted
- Thread type: Self-tapping
Features
- Self-tapping design: Forms its own thread in thin-gauge sheet metal, enabling rapid assembly without pre-drilling.
- Indented Hex Washer Head: Provides a low-profile, flush seating surface with even clamp load distribution and reduced protrusion in tight assemblies.
- Drive compatibility: Unslotted drive supports standard hex driver tooling, reducing tool slip and improving installation consistency in production environments.
- Corrosion resistance: Zinc plating with baked finish offers durable protection for indoor and light outdoor applications where metal fasteners are exposed to moisture and environmental contaminants.
- Applications: Suitable for automotive interior panels, appliance enclosures, electrical housings, HVAC sheet metal assemblies, and general metal fabrication tasks requiring reliable sheet metal fastening.
- Material: Steel construction provides adequate tensile strength for common sheet metal fastening scenarios while maintaining workable hardness for self-tapping operation.
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