Description
Type B Self Tapping Sheet Metal Screws are designed to form threads in thin sheet metal during installation, providing reliable fastening without the need for pre-tapped holes. The screws feature a pan head, Phillips drive, steel construction, and a black oxide finish optimized for corrosion resistance in bulk assemblies.
Specs
- Diameter: #8
- Length: 1-1/4 inches
- Finish: Black Oxide
- Drive Type: Phillips
- Material: Steel
- Thread Type: Type B Self Tapping
Features
- Thread Forming: Type B self tapping thread profile engages sheet metal to form its own mating threads, enabling installation without pre-tapped holes in suitable gauges.
- Corrosion Resistance: Black Oxide finish provides moderate corrosion resistance and reduced surface glare in industrial environments.
- Head Design: Pan head provides broad load distribution, minimizing surface damage on softer metals and providing reliable drive clearance.
- Installation Compatibility: Phillips drive is compatible with common hand tools and power drivers, enabling rapid, repeatable fastening in production settings.
- Ideal Use Cases: Commonly used for automotive interior/exterior panels, electrical enclosures, HVAC ducts, and metal cabinet assemblies where reliable, self tapping fastening is required.
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