Description
Type B Self Tapping Sheet Metal Screws are engineered to form secure threads in thin metal sheets during installation. The indented hex head combined with a slotted drive supports reliable tool engagement across common hand and power drivers.
Specs
- Dimensions: Diameter: #6; Length: 1/4 inch
- Finish: Zinc plated with bake-on coating
- Drive type: Slotted
- Head style: Indented Hex Head
- Thread type: Self tapping
Features
- Material: Steel
- Self tapping capability: Creates mating threads in sheet metal during installation, enabling fast, secure joints without pre-tapping holes
- Corrosion protection: Zinc plated with bake-on coating provides enhanced resistance to corrosion in typical indoor and outdoor environments
- Size and compatibility: Fits for #6 x 1/4 size; compatible with standard slotted screwdrivers and indented hex seating for secure fastening
- Bulk packaging: 10,000 pieces per bulk package for streamlined procurement
- Applications: Suitable for control panels, enclosures, automotive trim, HVAC duct assemblies, appliance housings, and lightweight metal fabrications
- Installation considerations: Use appropriate driver guidance; self tapping screws create threads as they engage the material, minimizing pre-drill requirements while avoiding over-torquing
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