Description
Type B Self Tapping Sheet Metal Screws are designed to form their own threads in metal substrates, enabling assembly without pilot holes. This Pan Head screw features a Phillips drive, steel construction, and a Black Oxide finish in size #8 x 5/16.
Specs
- Dimensions: Diameter #8, Length 5/16 inch
- Finish: Black Oxide
- Drive type: Phillips
- Thread type: Type B self tapping
- Material grade: Steel
Features
- Self tapping thread formation enables installation into sheet metal without prior pilot hole drilling, improving assembly speed and reducing tool wear.
- Pan head geometry provides a wide bearing surface for load distribution and a flush, clean finish on the assembly surface.
- Phillips drive minimizes cam-out and supports reliable driving with common bits and drivers.
- Black oxide finish offers modest corrosion resistance and a smooth threaded interface for consistent engagement in indoor environments.
- Size #8 x 5/16 matches common sheet metal thickness ranges used in equipment enclosures, automotive interiors, and appliance assemblies.
- Applications Ideal for fastening thin gauge metal panels, brackets, and trim in electronic enclosures, HVAC duct work components, and automotive interior assemblies where a flush profile is required.
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