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    Compare drilling, pointed, thread-forming, and thread-cutting tips to find the best choice for your material.

    Tamper-Resistant Hex Stainless Steel Rounded Head Screws for Sheet Metal

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains MultipleImages. Tapping Screws. Tamper-Resistant Hex Stainless Steel Rounded Head Screws for Sheet Metal.
    Deter unauthorized access with screws that require a tamper-resistant hex driver to remove. A deep six-point recess with a security pin handles high torque to keep drivers from slipping and stripping the drive. These screws are also known as pin-in-hex and pin-in-socket. They have a pointed tip to start holes in sheet metal up to 0.025" thick, but for thicker material you’ll need to drill first. Screws resist corrosion and have a rounded head for a finished look.
    Length is measured from under the head.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these screws resist rust. However, they won't hold up to the harsh chemicals that 316 stainless steel can.
    Power Tools Bits—Pair with your power tools to turn screws more quickly than manual tools.
    Tapping Screws
    Power Tools Bits
    Head
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Tapping
    Screw Type
    Drive
    Size
    Approx. Threads
    per In.
    Drill Bit
    Size, mm
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Each
    18-8 Stainless Steel
     
    No. 6 Screw Size
    1/2"0.282"0.073"AB1/8"1832 Ga.
    2596612A1400000007240A3300000
    3/4"0.282"0.073"AB1/8"1832 Ga.
    2596612A145000007240A330000
    1"0.282"0.073"AB1/8"1832 Ga.
    2596612A150000007240A330000
     
    No. 8 Screw Size
    1/2"0.312"0.087"AB5/32"1529 Ga.
    2596612A205000007240A350000
    5/8"0.312"0.087"AB5/32"1529 Ga.
    2596612A210000007240A350000
    3/4"0.312"0.087"AB5/32"1529 Ga.
    2596612A21500007240A350000
    1"0.312"0.087"AB5/32"1529 Ga.
    2596612A22000007240A350000
    1 1/4"0.312"0.087"AB5/32"1529 Ga.
    2596612A225000007240A350000
    1 1/2"0.312"0.087"AB5/32"1529 Ga.
    2596612A230000007240A350000
     
    No. 10 Screw Size
    1/2"0.361"0.101"AB5/32"1221 Ga.
    2596612A25000007240A350000
    3/4"0.361"0.101"AB5/32"1221 Ga.
    2596612A260000007240A350000
    1"0.361"0.101"AB5/32"1221 Ga.
    2596612A265000007240A350000
    1 1/4"0.361"0.101"AB5/32"1221 Ga.
    2596612A270000007240A350000
    1 1/2"0.361"0.101"AB5/32"1221 Ga.
    2596612A275000007240A350000
    2"0.361"0.101"AB5/32"1221 Ga.
    2596612A280000007240A350000
     
    No. 14 Screw Size
    3/4"0.437"0.132"AB5/32"105.5
    2596612A320000007240A350000
    1"0.437"0.132"AB5/32"105.5
    2596612A325000007240A350000
    1 1/2"0.437"0.132"AB5/32"105.5
    1096612A33500007240A350000
     

    Tamper-Resistant Hex Stainless Steel Flat Head Screws for Sheet Metal

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains MultipleImages. Tapping Screws. Tamper-Resistant Hex Stainless Steel Flat Head Screws for Sheet Metal.
    Prevent unauthorized removal of screws fastened into countersunk holes. The deep six-point recess (also known as pin-in-hex and pin-in-socket) works only with tamper-resistant hex drivers. These screws also handle high torque to keep drivers from slipping and stripping the drive. They have a flat, beveled head to sit flush with surfaces. The pointed tip starts a hole in sheet metal up to 0.025" thick, but for thicker material you’ll need to drill first. Made of stainless steel, these screws resist corrosion.
    Length is measured from the top of the head.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these screws resist rust. However, they won't hold up to the harsh chemicals that 316 stainless steel can.
    Power Tools Bits—Pair with your power tools to turn screws more quickly than manual tools.
    Tapping Screws
    Power Tools Bits
    Head
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Tapping
    Screw Type
    Drive
    Size
    Approx. Threads
    per In.
    Countersink
    Angle
    Flat Head
    Profile
    Drill Bit
    Size, mm
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Each
    18-8 Stainless Steel
     
    No. 6 Screw Size
    1/2"0.307"0.097"AB1/8"1882°
    Standard
    32 Ga.
    2595829A1500000007240A3300000
    3/4"0.307"0.097"AB1/8"1882°
    Standard
    32 Ga.
    2595829A155000007240A330000
    1"0.307"0.097"AB1/8"1882°
    Standard
    32 Ga.
    2595829A160000007240A330000
     
    No. 8 Screw Size
    1/2"0.359"0.112"AB5/32"1582°
    Standard
    29 Ga.
    2595829A205000007240A350000
    3/4"0.359"0.112"AB5/32"1582°
    Standard
    29 Ga.
    2595829A215000007240A350000
    1"0.359"0.112"AB5/32"1582°
    Standard
    29 Ga.
    2595829A220000007240A350000
     
    No. 10 Screw Size
    1/2"0.411"0.127"AB5/32"1282°
    Standard
    21 Ga.
    2595829A250000007240A350000
    3/4"0.411"0.127"AB5/32"1282°
    Standard
    21 Ga.
    2595829A260000007240A350000
    1"0.411"0.127"AB5/32"1282°
    Standard
    21 Ga.
    2595829A265000007240A350000
    1 1/4"0.411"0.127"AB5/32"1282°
    Standard
    21 Ga.
    2595829A270000007240A350000
    1 1/2"0.411"0.127"AB5/32"1282°
    Standard
    21 Ga.
    2595829A275000007240A350000
     
    No. 14 Screw Size
    3/4"0.531"0.161"AB5/32"1082°
    Standard
    5.5
    1095829A35000007240A350000
    1"0.531"0.161"AB5/32"1082°
    Standard
    5.5
    1095829A35500007240A350000
    1 1/4"0.531"0.161"AB5/32"1082°
    Standard
    5.5
    1095829A36000007240A350000
    1 1/2"0.531"0.161"AB5/32"1082°
    Standard
    5.5
    1095829A36500007240A350000
     
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