Description
Type AB Self Tapping Sheet Metal Screws are designed for fast, reliable fastening into thin metal sheets without pilot holes.
The pan head and Phillips drive provide consistent seating and torque transfer across enclosure, cabinet, and HVAC applications.
Specs
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Dimensions
- Diameter: #8
- Length: 1-1/4
- Finish: Zinc & Bake
- Drive type: Phillips
- Thread type: Type AB
Features
- Self tapping design pierces and forms mating threads in metal sheets, enabling one pass assembly and eliminating pilot hole steps.
- Pan head provides a low-profile seating with a wide bearing surface, reducing surface deformation on thin gauges.
- Drive type Phillips engagement supports common bit profiles, delivering reliable torque transfer and easy tool access.
- Finish Zinc plated with baked enamel coating offers corrosion resistance suitable for indoor and composite environments, extending fastener life.
- Thread type Type AB self tapping threads are optimized for thin gauge steel, delivering clean, load-bearing engagement without pre-tapping.
- Material Steel substrate provides adequate structural performance for general purpose sheet metal fastening, including enclosures, cabinets, and HVAC components.
- Applications: Electrical enclosures, metal cabinetry, HVAC ductwork assemblies, and automotive interior trim applications requiring rapid, repeatable fastening.
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