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

    Steel Phillips/Square Drive Pancake Head Drilling Screws

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tapping Screws. Steel Phillips/Square Drive Pancake Head Drilling Screws.
    Image of Product. Back orientation. Tapping Screws. Steel Phillips/Square Drive Pancake Head Drilling Screws.
    Secure framing to metal where clearance is too tight for other rounded-head screws. Also known as panel clip screws, these have a slim pancake head that creates a nearly flush finish. The head’s flat underside makes more contact for a better hold on thin materials, such as sheet metal and plywood. Drill and fasten screws in one step using a Phillips driver. For more torque, you can also use a square driver.
    Length is measured from under the head.
    Zinc-Plated Steel—A common choice for areas with occasional exposure to moisture.
    Drill
    Tip
    Head
    Lg.
    Point
    Size
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Max. Drilling
    Thk.
    Tapping
    Screw Type
    Drive
    Size
    Approx. Threads
    per In.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Plated Steel
     
    No. 10 Screw Size
    1"No. 31/4"0.438"0.094"0.15"BSDNo. 2165094090A100000000
     
    No. 12 Screw Size
    1"No. 39/32"0.438"0.094"0.187"BSDNo. 2145094090A20000000
     

    Distortion-Free Screws for Composite Wood

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wood Screws. Distortion-Free Screws for Composite Wood.
    Reverse threads pull stray material inward when fastening composite wood instead of letting it bulge out to the surface. The flat underside of the pancake head creates a strong hold without the need for a countersunk hole. The Torx drive handles more torque than slotted, Phillips, and hex drives.
    The screw drill tip acts as a built-in pilot, though pilot holes are still recommended near edges to avoid splitting. 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.
    Head
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Drill Bit
    Size
    Rounded Head
    Profile
    Approx. Threads
    per In.
    Threading
    Tapping
    Method
    Tapping
    Screw Type
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    18-8 Stainless Steel
     
    No. 10
    2 1/2"0.317"0.087"3/32"
    Narrow
    9Fully ThreadedThread Cutting172598419A330000000
    2 3/4"0.266"0.11"3/32"
    Narrow
    13Fully ThreadedThread Cutting172598419A44000000
     

    Heavy Duty Pancake Head Tapping Screws for Masonry and Concrete

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Masonry and Concrete Screws. Heavy Duty Pancake Head Tapping Screws for Masonry and Concrete.
    Thin enough to sit nearly flush in masonry and concrete without countersinking. These screws also have a wide head that spreads pressure evenly to help prevent thin materials from deforming. Also known as Heavy Duty Tapcons, they have hardened steel threads that cut deep into concrete for a strong hold. Create a pilot hole using a hammer drill or rotary hammer and a compatible bit. Pull-out strength and shear strength values are 25% of the ultimate values.
    Zinc-Plated Steel—A common choice for areas with occasional exposure to moisture.
    Head
    Strength,
    lbf
    Lg.
    Drill Bit
    Size
    Thread
    Lg.
    Min. Installation
    Dp.
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Pull-Out
    Shear
    Conditions
    Tested In
    Drive
    Style
    Certification
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Plated Steel
     
    1/2" Screw Size
    6"1/2"
    5 1/2"3 1/4"1 3/8"0.125"1,1001,2002,500 psi ConcreteTorx
    ICC-ES Listed
    193148A11100000
    8"1/2"
    5 1/2"3 1/4"1 3/8"0.125"1,1001,2002,500 psi ConcreteTorx
    ICC-ES Listed
    193148A1120000
     
    5/8" Screw Size
    6"5/8"
    5 1/2"4"1 3/4"0.16"1,1002,7002,500 psi ConcreteTorx
    ICC-ES Listed
    193148A1130000
    8"5/8"
    5 1/2"4"1 3/4"0.16"1,1002,7002,500 psi ConcreteTorx
    ICC-ES Listed
    193148A11400000
    10"5/8"
    5 1/2"4"1 3/4"0.16"1,1002,7002,500 psi ConcreteTorx
    ICC-ES Listed
    193148A11500000
     

    Stainless Steel Phillips Drive Pancake Head Drilling Screws

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tapping Screws. Stainless Steel Phillips Drive Pancake Head Drilling Screws.
    Image of Product. Back orientation. Tapping Screws. Stainless Steel Phillips Drive Pancake Head Drilling Screws.
    Secure framing to metal in tight-clearance spots where corrosion resistance is required. Also known as panel clip screws, these screws have a slim pancake head that creates a nearly flush finish. The head's flat underside makes more contact than other rounded-head screws for a better hold on thin materials, such as sheet metal and plywood. Drill and fasten screws in one step using a Phillips driver.
    Length is measured from under the head.
    410 Stainless Steel—Tougher and more wear resistant than other stainless steel screws but less corrosion resistant.
    Drill
    Tip
    Head
    Lg.
    Point
    Size
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Max. Drilling
    Thk.
    Tapping
    Screw Type
    Drive
    Size
    Approx. Threads
    per In.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    410 Stainless Steel
     
    No. 10 Screw Size
    1"No. 31/4"0.436"0.074"0.177"BSDNo. 2162593157A11000000
    1 1/2"No. 31/4"0.436"0.074"0.177"BSDNo. 2162593157A1200000
    2"No. 31/4"0.436"0.074"0.177"BSDNo. 2161093157A1300000
     
    No. 12 Screw Size
    1"No. 321/64"0.436"0.074"0.209"BSDNo. 2142593157A1400000
    1 1/2"No. 321/64"0.436"0.074"0.209"BSDNo. 2141093157A1500000
    2"No. 321/64"0.436"0.074"0.209"BSDNo. 2141093157A1600000
     
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