Screws Through Sheet Metal

It consists of a threaded shank with a flat or rounded head.

Screws through sheet metal.

Grainger offers a huge selection of sheet metal screws for your hvac and other metalwork projects. Sheet metal screw or tapping screw are highly sheet metal screw or tapping screw are highly versatile and are used to attach metal wood fiberglass and plastic. A sheet metal screw is a type of hardware used for fastening metal objects. Steel hardened steel low carbon steel and stainless steel give sheet metal screws long lasting durability.

To save time and labor you can use self drilling self tapping screws to drill into metal. Teks 10 x 1 in socket hex drive sheet metal screws 140 count. Order your supply online from grainger. Also known as pin in torx these screws allow you to apply extra force with less slippage or damage to the recess.

Here s a simple tip to create the perfect non slipping drill point to ensure every screw or nail go in cleanly every time. The sharp threads draw material together and ensure a secure hold. For thicker metal it may require more than one screw to drill through the surface. Select the head type and overall size you need in lengths ranging from 1 4 l to 4 l.

Find out how with bunnings. Item 276851 model 21328 0. When you re drilling into harder material such as sheet metal you need to drill a pilot hole in advance. Regardless of the material the driving point needs to be larger than the depth of the material being driven into.

They can be used with plastics rubber or plywood. Sheet metal screws were originally designed for metal like for use in a b vent pipe but can be used for a number of other applications too.