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

    Steel Phillips Rounded Head Thread-Cutting Screws

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tapping Screws. Steel Phillips Rounded Head Thread-Cutting Screws.
    Cut threads in drilled holes as you turn these screws. Because they remove material, they take less effort to install and put less stress on your workpiece than thread-forming screws. The Phillips drive handles enough torque to keep drivers from slipping and the rounded head creates a finished look.
    Length is measured from under the head.
    Black-Zinc-Plated Steel—The dark finish withstands occasional exposure to moisture while creating a finished look.
    Head
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Tapping Screw
    Type Designation
    Drive
    Size
    Approx. Threads
    per In.
    Drill Bit
    Size
    Shank Cross
    Section
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Black-Zinc-Plated Steel
     
    No. 4 Screw Size
    1/4"0.219"0.08"FNo. 14041 Ga.
    Round5091715A101000000
    3/8"0.219"0.08"FNo. 14041 Ga.
    Round5091715A1030000
     
    No. 6 Screw Size
    3/8"0.27"0.097"FNo. 23231 Ga.
    Round5091715A11400000
    1/2"0.27"0.097"FNo. 23231 Ga.
    Round5091715A11600000
    3/4"0.27"0.097"FNo. 23231 Ga.
    Round5091715A11800000
     
    No. 8 Screw Size
    3/8"0.322"0.115"FNo. 23226 Ga.
    Round5091715A12200000
    1/2"0.322"0.115"FNo. 23226 Ga.
    Round5091715A12400000
    3/4"0.322"0.115"FNo. 23226 Ga.
    Round5091715A12600000
    1"0.322"0.115"FNo. 23226 Ga.
    Round5091715A12800000
     
    No. 10 Screw Size
    3/8"0.373"0.133"FNo. 22417 Ga.
    Round5091715A13200000
    3/8"0.373"0.133"FNo. 23217 Ga.
    Round5091715A14200000
    1/2"0.373"0.133"FNo. 22417 Ga.
    Round5091715A13400000
    1/2"0.373"0.133"FNo. 23217 Ga.
    Round5091715A14400000
    3/4"0.373"0.133"FNo. 22417 Ga.
    Round5091715A13600000
    3/4"0.373"0.133"FNo. 23217 Ga.
    Round5091715A14600000
    1"0.373"0.133"FNo. 23217 Ga.
    Round2591715A14800000
     
    No. 12 Screw Size
    1/2"0.425"0.151"FNo. 3248 Ga.
    Round2591715A15200000
    3/4"0.425"0.151"FNo. 3248 Ga.
    Round2591715A15400000
     
    1/4" Screw Size
    1/2"0.492"0.175"FNo. 3201 Ga.
    Round2591715A16200000
    3/4"0.492"0.175"FNo. 3201 Ga.
    Round2591715A16400000
    1"0.492"0.175"FNo. 3201 Ga.
    Round2591715A16600000
    1 1/2"0.492"0.175"FNo. 3201 Ga.
    Round2591715A16800000
    2"0.492"0.175"FNo. 3201 Ga.
    Round1091715A1720000
     

    Steel Flanged Hex Head Drilling Screws

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tapping Screws. Steel Flanged Hex Head Drilling Screws.
    Image of Product. Back orientation. Tapping Screws. Steel Flanged Hex Head Drilling Screws.
    Save time and effort with screws that drill and fasten in one step. The hex head gives you a firm, high-torque grip with a nutdriver or socket. Screws have a flange under the head that spreads the load to prevent crushing thin metal.
    Length is measured from under the flange. Head height includes the flange.
    Black-Zinc-Plated Steel—The dark finish withstands occasional exposure to moisture while creating a finished look.
    Drill
    Tip
    Head
    Lg.
    Point
    Size
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Flange
    Dia.
    Max. Drilling
    Thk.
    Tapping Screw
    Type Designation
    Approx. Threads
    per In.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Black-Zinc-Plated Steel
     
    No. 8 Screw Size
    1/2"No. 23/16"0.25"0.141"0.348"0.098"BSD185090064A77800000
    3/4"No. 23/16"0.25"0.141"0.348"0.098"BSD185090064A7790000
    1"No. 23/16"0.25"0.141"0.348"0.098"BSD185090064A78100000
    1 1/4"No. 23/16"0.25"0.141"0.348"0.098"BSD182590064A7820000
    1 1/2"No. 23/16"0.25"0.141"0.348"0.098"BSD182590064A7830000
     
    No. 10 Screw Size
    1/2"No. 213/64"0.313"0.151"0.414"0.110"BSD165090064A78400000
    3/4"No. 31/4"0.313"0.151"0.414"0.175"BSD165090064A78500000
    1"No. 31/4"0.313"0.151"0.414"0.175"BSD165090064A78600000
    1 1/4"No. 31/4"0.313"0.151"0.414"0.175"BSD162590064A7870000
    1 1/2"No. 31/4"0.313"0.151"0.414"0.175"BSD162590064A78800000
     
    No. 12 Screw Size
    5/8"No. 39/32"0.313"0.194"0.432"0.210"BSD142590064A7890000
    3/4"No. 39/32"0.313"0.194"0.432"0.210"BSD142590064A7910000
    1"No. 39/32"0.313"0.194"0.432"0.210"BSD142590064A7920000
    1 1/2"No. 39/32"0.313"0.194"0.432"0.210"BSD141090064A7930000
     
    1/4" Screw Size
    3/4"No. 35/16"0.375"0.24"0.520"0.220"BSD142590064A79400000
    1"No. 35/16"0.375"0.24"0.520"0.220"BSD141090064A7950000
    1 1/4"No. 35/16"0.375"0.24"0.520"0.220"BSD141090064A7960000
    1 1/2"No. 35/16"0.375"0.24"0.520"0.220"BSD141090064A7970000
    2"No. 35/16"0.375"0.24"0.520"0.220"BSD141090064A7990000
     
    5/16" Screw Size
    3/4"No. 325/64"0.5"0.29"0.676"0.220"BSD121090064A80100000
    1"No. 325/64"0.5"0.29"0.676"0.220"BSD12590064A8020000
    1 1/4"No. 325/64"0.5"0.29"0.676"0.220"BSD12590064A8030000
    1 1/2"No. 325/64"0.5"0.29"0.676"0.220"BSD12590064A8040000
     

    Steel Hex Head Wood Screws

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wood Screws. Steel Hex Head Wood Screws.
    Often used on posts and beams, the coarse threads on these screws dig in for a firm hold. The hex head's six contact points keep sockets in place to avoid slipping and stripping the drive. To tighten, use a wrench or six-point hex socket. Also known as lag bolts.
    Drill a pilot hole slightly smaller than the screw to prevent splitting. Length is measured from under the head.
    Black-Zinc-Plated Steel—The dark zinc plating withstands occasional exposure to moisture while creating a finished look.
    Lg.
    Head
    Ht.
    Approx. Threads
    per In.
    Threading
    Tapping
    Method
    Specs. Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Black-Zinc-Plated Steel
     
    1/4"
    1"0.172"10Partially ThreadedThread FormingASME B18.2.110092371A412000000
    1 1/2"0.172"10Partially ThreadedThread FormingASME B18.2.15092371A41600000
    2"0.172"10Partially ThreadedThread FormingASME B18.2.15092371A42000000
    2 1/2"0.172"10Partially ThreadedThread FormingASME B18.2.15092371A42400000
    3"0.172"10Partially ThreadedThread FormingASME B18.2.15092371A42800000
     
    5/16"
    1 1/2"0.219"9Partially ThreadedThread FormingASME B18.2.15092371A52100000
    2"0.219"9Partially ThreadedThread FormingASME B18.2.15092371A52500000
    2 1/2"0.219"9Partially ThreadedThread FormingASME B18.2.15092371A52900000
    3"0.219"9Partially ThreadedThread FormingASME B18.2.12592371A53300000
     
    3/8"
    1 1/2"0.25"7Partially ThreadedThread FormingASME B18.2.12592371A57100000
    2"0.25"7Partially ThreadedThread FormingASME B18.2.12592371A57400000
    2 1/2"0.25"7Partially ThreadedThread FormingASME B18.2.11092371A5780000
    3"0.25"7Partially ThreadedThread FormingASME B18.2.12592371A58100000
    4"0.25"7Partially ThreadedThread FormingASME B18.2.11092371A5850000
     

    Steel Phillips Rounded Head Thread-Forming Screws for Brittle Plastic

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tapping Screws. Steel Phillips Rounded Head Thread-Forming Screws for Brittle Plastic.
    Prevent cracking and splitting brittle materials such as phenolic and glass-filled plastic. These screws have alternating high and low threads that minimize stress on your workpiece. The Phillips drive handles enough torque to keep drivers from slipping and the rounded head creates a finished look.
    Length is measured from under the head.
    Black-Zinc-Plated Steel—The dark finish withstands occasional exposure to moisture while creating a finished look.
    Head
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Tapping Screw
    Type Designation
    Drive
    Size
    Approx. Threads
    per In.
    Drill Bit
    Size
    Shank Cross
    Section
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Black-Zinc-Plated Steel
     
    No. 4 Screw Size
    1/4"0.193"0.071"DSTNo. 12444 Ga.
    Round2590627A11100000
    5/16"0.193"0.071"DSTNo. 12444 Ga.
    Round2590627A1120000
    3/8"0.193"0.071"DSTNo. 12444 Ga.
    Round2590627A1130000
    1/2"0.193"0.071"DSTNo. 12444 Ga.
    Round2590627A11400000
    5/8"0.193"0.071"DSTNo. 12444 Ga.
    Round2590627A11500000
     
    No. 6 Screw Size
    3/8"0.254"0.097"DSTNo. 21935 Ga.
    Round2590627A1160000
    1/2"0.254"0.097"DSTNo. 21935 Ga.
    Round2590627A11700000
    5/8"0.254"0.097"DSTNo. 21935 Ga.
    Round2590627A11800000
    3/4"0.254"0.097"DSTNo. 21935 Ga.
    Round1090627A1190000
    1"0.254"0.097"DSTNo. 21935 Ga.
    Round1090627A1210000
    1 1/4"0.254"0.097"DSTNo. 21935 Ga.
    Round1090627A1220000
     
    No. 8 Screw Size
    3/8"0.27"0.097"DSTNo. 21830 Ga.
    Round2590627A1230000
    1/2"0.27"0.097"DSTNo. 21830 Ga.
    Round2590627A12400000
    5/8"0.27"0.097"DSTNo. 21830 Ga.
    Round2590627A12500000
    3/4"0.27"0.097"DSTNo. 21830 Ga.
    Round1090627A1260000
    1"0.27"0.097"DSTNo. 21830 Ga.
    Round1090627A1270000
    1 1/2"0.27"0.097"DSTNo. 21830 Ga.
    Round1090627A1280000
     
    No. 10 Screw Size
    3/8"0.322"0.115"DSTNo. 21627 Ga.
    Round1090627A1290000
    1/2"0.322"0.115"DSTNo. 21627 Ga.
    Round1090627A1310000
    5/8"0.322"0.115"DSTNo. 21627 Ga.
    Round1090627A1320000
    3/4"0.322"0.115"DSTNo. 21627 Ga.
    Round1090627A1330000
    1"0.322"0.115"DSTNo. 21627 Ga.
    Round1090627A13400000
    1 1/4"0.322"0.115"DSTNo. 21627 Ga.
    Round1090627A13500000
    1 1/2"0.322"0.115"DSTNo. 21627 Ga.
    Round1090627A13600000
     
    No. 12 Screw Size
    1/2"0.373"0.133"DSTNo. 21619 Ga.
    Round1090627A13700000
    3/4"0.373"0.133"DSTNo. 21619 Ga.
    Round1090627A13800000
    1 1/4"0.373"0.133"DSTNo. 21619 Ga.
    Round590627A1390000
     
    No. 14 Screw Size
    1/2"0.492"0.175"DSTNo. 3157 Ga.
    Round1090627A14100000
    1"0.492"0.175"DSTNo. 3157 Ga.
    Round590627A1420000
     

    Steel Phillips Rounded Head Blunt Screws for Sheet Metal

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tapping Screws. Steel Phillips Rounded Head Blunt Screws for Sheet Metal.
    With no point at the tip, these screws reduce the chance of damaging sheet metal. Install them in a drilled hole and the fine threads form a vibration-resistant hold. The Phillips drive handles enough torque to keep drivers from slipping and the rounded head creates a finished look.
    Length is measured from under the head.
    Black-Zinc-Plated Steel—The dark finish withstands occasional exposure to moisture while creating a finished look.
    Head
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Tapping Screw
    Type Designation
    Drive
    Size
    Approx. Threads
    per In.
    Drill Bit
    Size
    Shank Cross
    Section
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Black-Zinc-Plated Steel
     
    No. 4 Screw Size
    1/4"0.219"0.08"BNo. 12444 Ga.
    Round5092115A21100000
    3/8"0.219"0.08"BNo. 12444 Ga.
    Round5092115A2130000
    1/2"0.219"0.08"BNo. 12444 Ga.
    Round5092115A2150000
     
    No. 6 Screw Size
    1/4"0.27"0.097"BNo. 22032 Ga.
    Round5092115A2170000
    3/8"0.27"0.097"BNo. 22032 Ga.
    Round5092115A2190000
    1/2"0.27"0.097"BNo. 22032 Ga.
    Round5092115A2220000
    3/4"0.27"0.097"BNo. 22032 Ga.
    Round5092115A2240000
     
    No. 8 Screw Size
    3/8"0.322"0.115"BNo. 21829 Ga.
    Round5092115A2260000
    1/2"0.322"0.115"BNo. 21829 Ga.
    Round5092115A2280000
    3/4"0.322"0.115"BNo. 21829 Ga.
    Round5092115A2310000
    1"0.322"0.115"BNo. 21829 Ga.
    Round5092115A2330000
     
    No. 10 Screw Size
    3/8"0.373"0.133"BNo. 21621 Ga.
    Round5092115A2350000
    1/2"0.373"0.133"BNo. 21621 Ga.
    Round5092115A2360000
    3/4"0.373"0.133"BNo. 21621 Ga.
    Round2592115A2390000
    1"0.373"0.133"BNo. 21621 Ga.
    Round2592115A2420000
     

    Steel Phillips Rounded Head Thread-Forming Screws for Plastic

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tapping Screws. Steel Phillips Rounded Head Thread-Forming Screws for Plastic.
    Image of Specification. Tri-Lobe
Shank
Cross Section. Front orientation. Tri-Lobe. For Plastic.

    Tri-Lobe Shank Cross

    Section

    Thread these screws into molded or cast holes in plastic without installing inserts. They won’t crack or distort material when fastening enclosures, panels, and other plastic components. The Phillips drive handles enough torque to keep drivers from slipping and the rounded head creates a finished look.
    Length is measured from under the head.
    Black-Zinc-Plated Steel—The dark finish withstands occasional exposure to moisture while creating a finished look.
    Tri-Lobe—The tri-lobular shank forms threads in thermoplastics such as polypropylene and ABS. These screws displace material to create a tight fit that resists vibration and prevents backing out. Because the shank isn't round, the diameter will vary slightly depending on where you measure it. They're comparable to Plastite screws.
    Head
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Tapping Screw
    Type Designation
    Drive
    Size
    Approx. Threads
    per In.
    Drill Bit
    Size
    Shank Cross
    Section
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Black-Zinc-Plated Steel
     
    No. 2 Screw Size
    3/16"0.167"0.062"TRSNo. 1285/64"
    Tri-Lobe5092295A42200000
    1/4"0.167"0.062"TRSNo. 1285/64"
    Tri-Lobe10092295A1110000
    5/16"0.167"0.062"TRSNo. 1285/64"
    Tri-Lobe5092295A4230000
    3/8"0.167"0.062"TRSNo. 1285/64"
    Tri-Lobe10092295A1120000
    1/2"0.167"0.062"TRSNo. 1285/64"
    Tri-Lobe5092295A1130000
     
    No. 3 Screw Size
    3/8"0.193"0.071"TRSNo. 12443 Ga.
    Tri-Lobe5092295A4240000
     
    No. 4 Screw Size
    1/4"0.219"0.08"TRSNo. 12037 Ga.
    Tri-Lobe2592295A1000000
    5/16"0.219"0.08"TRSNo. 12037 Ga.
    Tri-Lobe5092295A4250000
    3/8"0.219"0.08"TRSNo. 12037 Ga.
    Tri-Lobe2592295A1010000
    1/2"0.219"0.08"TRSNo. 12037 Ga.
    Tri-Lobe2592295A1030000
    5/8"0.219"0.08"TRSNo. 12037 Ga.
    Tri-Lobe2592295A1060000
    3/4"0.219"0.08"TRSNo. 12037 Ga.
    Tri-Lobe2592295A1090000
     
    No. 6 Screw Size
    1/4"0.27"0.097"TRSNo. 2191/8"
    Tri-Lobe2592295A2030000
    5/16"0.27"0.097"TRSNo. 2191/8"
    Tri-Lobe10092295A1150000
    3/8"0.27"0.097"TRSNo. 2191/8"
    Tri-Lobe2592295A2050000
    1/2"0.27"0.097"TRSNo. 2191/8"
    Tri-Lobe2592295A2070000
    5/8"0.27"0.097"TRSNo. 2191/8"
    Tri-Lobe2592295A2090000
    3/4"0.27"0.097"TRSNo. 2191/8"
    Tri-Lobe2592295A2120000
     
    No. 8 Screw Size
    1/4"0.322"0.115"TRSNo. 21623 Ga.
    Tri-Lobe2592295A3080000
    3/8"0.322"0.115"TRSNo. 21623 Ga.
    Tri-Lobe2592295A3110000
    1/2"0.322"0.115"TRSNo. 21623 Ga.
    Tri-Lobe2592295A3130000
    5/8"0.322"0.115"TRSNo. 21623 Ga.
    Tri-Lobe2592295A3150000
    3/4"0.322"0.115"TRSNo. 21623 Ga.
    Tri-Lobe2592295A3170000
    1"0.322"0.115"TRSNo. 21623 Ga.
    Tri-Lobe2592295A3190000
     
    No. 10 Screw Size
    3/8"0.373"0.133"TRSNo. 21415 Ga.
    Tri-Lobe2592295A4150000
    1/2"0.373"0.133"TRSNo. 21415 Ga.
    Tri-Lobe2592295A4170000
    3/4"0.373"0.133"TRSNo. 21415 Ga.
    Tri-Lobe2592295A42600000
     

    Drilling Screws for Joining Fabric to Metal

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tapping Screws. Drilling Screws for Joining Fabric to Metal.
    Image of Product. Back orientation. Tapping Screws. Drilling Screws for Joining Fabric to Metal.
    Attach fabric, tarps, plastic, and other delicate material to metal surfaces. These screws have a built-in, free-spinning washer that prevents your material from bunching around the screw as you drill. They save time by drilling and fastening in a single step.
    Length is measured from the edge of the head.
    Black-Zinc-Plated Steel—The dark finish withstands occasional exposure to moisture while creating a finished look.
    Drill
    Tip
    Head
    Lg.
    Point
    Size
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Max. Drilling
    Thk.
    Tapping Screw
    Type Designation
    Drive
    Size
    Approx. Threads
    per In.
    Washer
    Material
    Washer
    OD
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Black-Zinc-Plated Steel
     
    No. 8 Screw Size
    3/4"No. 23/16"0.25"0.11"0.098"BSDNo. 218Steel0.5"2592715A620000000
    1"No. 23/16"0.25"0.11"0.098"BSDNo. 218Steel0.5"2592715A63000000
    1 1/4"No. 23/16"0.25"0.11"0.098"BSDNo. 218Steel0.5"2592715A64000000
     

    Steel Torx Rounded Head Thread-Forming Screws for Plastic

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tapping Screws. Steel Torx Rounded Head Thread-Forming Screws for Plastic.
    Image of Specification. Tri-Lobe
Shank
Cross Section. Front orientation. Tri-Lobe. For Plastic.

    Tri-Lobe Shank Cross

    Section

    Thread these screws into plastic without installing an insert or stripping the drive. Also known as star drive screws, these withstand more torque than screws with a slotted, Phillips, square, or hex drive. They press threads into molded or cast holes and won’t crack or distort the material. Use them to fasten plastic components, enclosures, and panels, and their rounded head creates a finished look.
    Length is measured from under the head.
    Black-Zinc-Plated Steel—The dark finish withstands occasional exposure to moisture while creating a finished look.
    Tri-Lobe—The tri-lobular shank forms threads in thermoplastics such as polypropylene and ABS. These screws displace material to create a tight fit that resists vibration and prevents backing out. Because the shank isn't round, the diameter will vary slightly depending on where you measure it. They're comparable to Plastite screws.
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    Head
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Tapping Screw
    Type Designation
    Drive
    Size
    Approx. Threads
    per In.
    Drill Bit
    Size
    Shank Cross
    Section
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Black-Zinc-Plated Steel
     
    No. 2 Screw Size
    1/4"0.167"0.062"TRST8285/64"
    Tri-Lobe5099512A39600000
    3/8"0.167"0.062"TRST8285/64"
    Tri-Lobe5099512A3970000
    1/2"0.167"0.062"TRST8285/64"
    Tri-Lobe5099512A3980000
    3/4"0.167"0.062"TRST8285/64"
    Tri-Lobe5099512A3990000
     
    No. 4 Screw Size
    1/4"0.219"0.08"TRST102037 Ga.
    Tri-Lobe5099512A4010000
    3/8"0.219"0.08"TRST102037 Ga.
    Tri-Lobe5099512A4020000
    1/2"0.219"0.08"TRST102037 Ga.
    Tri-Lobe5099512A4030000
    3/4"0.219"0.08"TRST102037 Ga.
    Tri-Lobe5099512A4040000
     
    No. 6 Screw Size
    3/8"0.27"0.097"TRST15191/8"
    Tri-Lobe5099512A4050000
    1/2"0.27"0.097"TRST15191/8"
    Tri-Lobe5099512A4060000
    3/4"0.27"0.097"TRST15191/8"
    Tri-Lobe5099512A40700000
     
    No. 8 Screw Size
    1/2"0.322"0.115"TRST201623 Ga.
    Tri-Lobe5099512A4080000
    3/4"0.322"0.115"TRST201623 Ga.
    Tri-Lobe5099512A40900000
    1"0.322"0.115"TRST201623 Ga.
    Tri-Lobe5099512A41100000
     
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