Description
Type AB Self Tapping Sheet Metal Screws are engineered for rapid fastening of thin sheet metal with consistent clamping. Truss head design provides a low-profile finish and broad bearing surface to minimize pull-out during vibration and load cycles.
Specs
- Diameter: #8
- Length: 5/16 inch
- Finish: Zinc & Bake
- Drive type: Phillips
- Material: Steel
Features
- Self tapping capability enables installation without pre-drilling, forming threads directly into compatible sheet metal.
- Head style: Truss head distributes load over a wide area, reducing edge pull-out and distortion on thin panels.
- Drive: Phillips drive aligns with common power and hand tools, ensuring reliable torque transfer and reduced cam-out.
- Finish: Zinc plated with bake coating provides corrosion resistance in general service environments and improves surface durability.
- Material: Steel provides high shear strength for typical interior and exterior metal assemblies; consider substrate thickness and fastening length for optimal performance.
- Applications: Suitable for securing lightweight metal panels in HVAC housings, appliance enclosures, automotive interior trim, electrical enclosures, and other sheet metal assemblies.
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