Description
Type B Self Tapping Sheet Metal Screws with a Truss head and Phillips drive are engineered for reliable fastening of thin metal sheets. The components feature a Zinc & Bake finish and bulk packaging suitable for high-volume manufacturing.
Specs
- Dimensions — Length: 12.7 mm; Nominal diameter: #8
- Finish — Zinc plated with bake-on coating
- Drive type — Phillips
- Thread type — Self-tapping
Features
- Self-tapping capability — Forms threads in thin metal sheets without pre-drilling, enabling rapid assembly in automotive, HVAC, and electrical enclosures.
- Head type — Truss head distributes clamping load over a broad surface, reducing pull-through on sheet metal joints.
- Drive tooling — Phillips drive supports widely available drivers and minimizes cam-out in handheld or automated assembly.
- Finish and corrosion resistance — Zinc plating with bake-on coating provides durable corrosion resistance suitable for interior and protected exterior environments.
- Material — Steel substrate supports typical load requirements; compatible with zinc plating processes to maintain coating integrity.
- Size and packaging — #8 diameter; 12.7 mm length; bulk packaging includes 10,000 pieces per package for high-volume manufacturing and service operations.
- Typical use cases — Fastening thin-gauge metal panels, appliance housings, metal cabinets, electrical enclosures, and equipment enclosures where reliable, low profile fastening is needed.
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