Description
Type B Self Tapping Sheet Metal Screws provide reliable thread-forming in thin to moderate gauge sheet metal. Indented Hex Washer Head with a Slotted Drive enables flush seating and straightforward installation on zinc-coated steel components.
Specs
- Dimensions: Length 5/16 inch; Diameter #4
- Finish: Zinc plating with baked enamel coating
- Drive type: Slotted
- Thread type: Self-tapping
Features
- Self-tapping capability: Forms matching threads in sheet metal, eliminating the need for pre-tapped holes and enabling rapid, repeatable assemblies in thin to moderate gauge panels.
- Indented Hex Washer Head: Provides wide contact area for load distribution, reduces pull-through on softer metals, and supports flush seating in tight assemblies.
- Slotted Drive: Compatible with standard flat-blade screwdrivers, simplifying installation in hand or machine assembly environments.
- Finish and corrosion protection: Zinc plating with baked enamel coating delivers improved corrosion resistance for indoor applications and general purpose metal assemblies.
- Applications and use cases: Ideal for electrical enclosures, metal cabinetry, appliance housings, and lightweight structural joins where rapid, reliable fastening is required.
- Installation considerations: Match screw length to panel thickness to prevent interference; avoid over-tightening to minimize risk of thread stripping in soft metals.
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