Description
Type B self tapping sheet metal screws provide secure fastening for steel panels with a flat undercut head and Six Lobe Drive. Size #8 x 1/4 inch, these screws are zinc plated with bake coating for corrosion resistance and reliable drive engagement.
Specs
- Diameter: #8
- Length: 1/4 inch
- Finish: Zinc plated with bake-on coating
- Drive type: Six Lobe Drive
- Material: Steel
- Thread type: Self-tapping
Features
- Self-tapping thread: Cuts its own mating thread in sheet metal, enabling installation without pre-drilling.
- Six Lobe Drive: High torque transfer with reduced cam-out, improving installation reliability with compatible drivers.
- Flat Undercut Head: Low-profile seating that sits flush with the panel surface, minimizing protrusion and snag risk in tight assemblies.
- Finish: Zinc plating with bake-on coating provides corrosion resistance in indoor and light outdoor environments, helping maintain appearance over time.
- Material: Steel offers adequate strength for common sheet metal fastening applications and improves torque capacity over softer alloys.
- Applications: Ideal for automotive interior panels, appliance housings, HVAC ductwork, metal enclosures, and other sheet metal assemblies where flush mounting and reliable torque are required.
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