Self Tapping Screws For Steel Beams

Self drilling screws for thick steel.

Self tapping screws for steel beams. The tip size is designated 1 through 5 to indicate the thickness of sheet metal the screw will penetrate. Steel 783 point 1 18 2 326 2 5 2. Simpson strong tie category metal screws we use cookies on this site to enhance your user experience. Choose from our selection of self tapping screws including over 4 200 products in a wide range of styles and sizes.

Reamer tek screws self drilling screws with wings are the ultimate wood to metal screws. Screw head or washer diameter d w for 10 and 12 screws is 0 398. These screws are usually used to join materials like sheet metal. Another common type of screw is the flathead screw which is used when you need a flush surface.

In stock and ready to ship. Our self drillers for thick steel take it up a notch. Without the need of a pilot hole. With the ability to drill into steel up to 1 2 in under 40 seconds you will find many uses in install and service work.

Use self drilling screw store fasten materials to aluminum or sheet metal up to 7 ga. 12 x 2 3 4 in. They are available but the tips are not the best for drilling into stainless steel. Self drillers sometimes called drill and tap screws or tek screws give you the luxury of fastening with out drilling and tapping.

Plymetal zinc plated steel flat head phillips self tapping screws with wings 200 pack teks self tapping screws with wings provide teks self tapping screws with wings provide secure wood to metal fastening with strong holding power without the need to pre drill. Minimum required screw length is the lesser of 3 4 or the minimum length required for the screw to extend through the steel connection a minimum of three exposed threads per 2004 aisi general provisions standard section d1 3. Free next day delivery available. We are often asked for stainless steel self drilling screws.

Self drilling screws enable drilling without first creating a pilot hole. Whether you choose a hex head screw or a pan head screw depends on the fastening tool and the desired appearance.