Description
High-volume bulk supply of Type AB self tapping sheet metal screws for rapid metal assemblies. These pan head screws feature a slotted drive and 18/8 stainless steel construction in a #8 diameter by 5/16 inch length.
Specs
- Dimensions: Diameter: #8; Length: 5/16 inch
- Finish: 18/8 Stainless Steel
- Drive type: Slotted
- Material grade: 304 Stainless Steel (18/8)
- Thread type: Type AB
Features
- Self-tapping design: Creates mating threads in sheet metal during installation, enabling fast, single-step fastening without a pre-threaded hole in appropriate gauge materials.
- Pan head: Provides a broad sealing surface that distributes clamping force evenly and delivers a finished, low-profile appearance on panels.
- Slotted drive: Simplifies manual installation with common screwdrivers and supports straightforward removal when maintenance is required.
- Corrosion resistance: 304 Stainless Steel (18/8) offers robust resistance to corrosion in typical indoor environments, extending service life of assemblies exposed to moisture or humidity.
- Bulk packaging: Supplied in a bulk pack of 5000 fasteners to support high-volume manufacturing, fabrication, and refurbishment projects.
- Ideal applications: Suitable for electrical enclosures, appliance housings, metal furniture, HVAC ductwork, and general sheet metal fabrication where stainless fasteners are preferred.
- Material compatibility: Effective with common sheet metals such as aluminum and low to medium carbon steels, enabling reliable thread engagement in thin to moderately thick panels.
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