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18-8 Stainless Steel Hex Head Drilling
Screws with Hardened Steel Tip for Metal

These 18-8 stainless steel screws have a hardened steel drill point to penetrate steel and are coated to increase corrosion resistance. All have a hex head for a secure grip with a wrench and a flange to reduce the risk of crushing thin metal. They save you time and effort by drilling their own holes and fastening in a single operation. Length is measured from under the flange. Head height includes the flange.
Drill Tip | Head | |||||||||||||
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Lg. | Type | Lg. | Max. Drilling Thick. | Wd. | Ht. | Flange Dia. | Thread Size | Approximate Threads per Inch | Threading | Min. Thread Lg. | For Use In | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
Galvanic-Barrier Coated 18-8 Stainless Steel | ||||||||||||||
No. 8 | ||||||||||||||
1/2" | No. 2 | 3/32" | 0.098" | 0.25" | 0.141" | 0.348" | __ | 18 | Fully Threaded | __ | Steel, Stainless Steel, Sheet Metal | 25 | 000000000 | 00000 |
3/4" | No. 2 | 3/32" | 0.098" | 0.25" | 0.141" | 0.348" | __ | 18 | Fully Threaded | __ | Steel, Stainless Steel, Sheet Metal | 25 | 000000000 | 0000 |
1" | No. 2 | 3/32" | 0.098" | 0.25" | 0.141" | 0.348" | __ | 18 | Fully Threaded | __ | Steel, Stainless Steel, Sheet Metal | 25 | 000000000 | 0000 |
1 1/4" | No. 2 | 3/32" | 0.098" | 0.25" | 0.141" | 0.348" | __ | 18 | Fully Threaded | __ | Steel, Stainless Steel, Sheet Metal | 25 | 000000000 | 0000 |
No. 10 | ||||||||||||||
3/4" | No. 2 | 13/64" | 0.106" | 0.313" | 0.16" | 0.4" | __ | 16 | Fully Threaded | __ | Steel, Stainless Steel, Sheet Metal | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
3/4" | No. 3 | 11/64" | 0.15" | 0.313" | 0.193" | 0.414" | __ | 16 | Fully Threaded | __ | Steel, Stainless Steel, Sheet Metal | 25 | 000000000 | 0000 |
1" | No. 2 | 7/32" | 0.11" | 0.313" | 0.157" | 0.4" | __ | 16 | Fully Threaded | __ | Steel, Stainless Steel, Sheet Metal | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
1" | No. 3 | 7/32" | 0.15" | 0.313" | 0.193" | 0.414" | __ | 16 | Fully Threaded | __ | Steel, Stainless Steel, Sheet Metal | 25 | 000000000 | 0000 |
1 1/4" | No. 3 | 7/32" | 0.15" | 0.313" | 0.193" | 0.414" | __ | 16 | Fully Threaded | __ | Steel, Stainless Steel, Sheet Metal | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
1 1/2" | No. 2 | 13/64" | 0.106" | 0.313" | 0.16" | 0.414" | __ | 16 | Fully Threaded | __ | Steel, Stainless Steel, Sheet Metal | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
No. 12 | ||||||||||||||
3/4" | No. 3 | 3/16" | 0.187" | 0.313" | 0.194" | 0.432" | __ | 14 | Fully Threaded | __ | Steel, Stainless Steel, Sheet Metal | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
1" | No. 2 | 1/4" | 0.14" | 0.313" | 0.2" | 0.415" | __ | 14 | Fully Threaded | __ | Steel, Stainless Steel, Sheet Metal | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
1" | No. 3 | 7/32" | 0.187" | 0.313" | 0.194" | 0.432" | __ | 14 | Fully Threaded | __ | Steel, Stainless Steel, Sheet Metal | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
1 1/4" | No. 4 | 5/16" | 0.21" | 0.313" | 0.198" | 0.432" | 12-24 | __ | Fully Threaded | __ | Steel, Stainless Steel, Sheet Metal | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
1 1/2" | No. 2 | 1/4" | 0.14" | 0.313" | 0.2" | 0.415" | __ | 14 | Fully Threaded | __ | Steel, Stainless Steel, Sheet Metal | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
1 1/2" | No. 3 | 9/32" | 0.187" | 0.313" | 0.194" | 0.432" | __ | 14 | Fully Threaded | __ | Steel, Stainless Steel, Sheet Metal | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
1 1/2" | No. 5 | 35/64" | 1/2" | 0.313" | 0.198" | 0.432" | 12-24 | __ | Fully Threaded | __ | Steel, Stainless Steel, Sheet Metal | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
2" | No. 2 | 1/4" | 0.14" | 0.313" | 0.2" | 0.415" | __ | 14 | Fully Threaded | __ | Steel, Stainless Steel, Sheet Metal | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 |
2" | No. 5 | 35/64" | 1/2" | 0.313" | 0.198" | 0.432" | 12-24 | __ | Fully Threaded | __ | Steel, Stainless Steel, Sheet Metal | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
2 1/2" | No. 3 | 9/32" | 0.187" | 0.313" | 0.2" | 0.415" | __ | 14 | Fully Threaded | __ | Steel, Stainless Steel, Sheet Metal | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1/4" | ||||||||||||||
1" | No. 2 | 5/16" | 0.155" | 0.375" | 1/4" | 1/2" | __ | 14 | Fully Threaded | __ | Steel, Stainless Steel, Sheet Metal | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1" | No. 3 | 5/16" | 0.21" | 0.375" | 0.238" | 0.52" | __ | 14 | Fully Threaded | __ | Steel, Stainless Steel, Sheet Metal | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
1" | No. 3 | 5/16" | 0.21" | 0.375" | 1/4" | 1/2" | 1/4"-20 | __ | Fully Threaded | __ | Steel, Stainless Steel, Sheet Metal | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1 1/2" | No. 2 | 5/16" | 0.155" | 0.375" | 1/4" | 1/2" | __ | 14 | Fully Threaded | __ | Steel, Stainless Steel, Sheet Metal | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1 1/2" | No. 3 | 5/16" | 0.21" | 0.375" | 1/4" | 1/2" | 1/4"-20 | __ | Fully Threaded | __ | Steel, Stainless Steel, Sheet Metal | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1 1/2" | No. 5 | 19/32" | 1/2" | 0.375" | 0.247" | 1/2" | 1/4"-20 | __ | Fully Threaded | __ | Steel, Stainless Steel, Sheet Metal | 5 | 000000000 | 0000 |
2" | No. 2 | 5/16" | 0.155" | 0.375" | 1/4" | 1/2" | __ | 14 | Fully Threaded | __ | Steel, Stainless Steel, Sheet Metal | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 |
2" | No. 3 | 5/16" | 0.21" | 0.375" | 0.237" | 0.52" | 1/4"-20 | __ | Fully Threaded | __ | Steel, Stainless Steel, Sheet Metal | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 |
2" | No. 5 | 45/64" | 1/2" | 0.375" | 0.237" | 0.52" | 1/4"-20 | __ | Fully Threaded | __ | Steel, Stainless Steel, Sheet Metal | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 |
2 1/2" | No. 3 | 5/16" | 0.21" | 0.375" | 1/4" | 1/2" | 1/4"-20 | __ | Fully Threaded | __ | Steel, Stainless Steel, Sheet Metal | 5 | 000000000 | 00000 |
3" | No. 3 | 5/16" | 0.21" | 0.375" | 0.237" | 0.52" | 1/4"-20 | __ | Partially Threaded | 1 1/2" | Steel, Stainless Steel, Sheet Metal | 5 | 000000000 | 00000 |
3" | No. 5 | 19/32" | 1/2" | 0.375" | 0.247" | 1/2" | 1/4"-20 | __ | Fully Threaded | __ | Steel, Stainless Steel, Sheet Metal | 5 | 000000000 | 0000 |
4" | No. 3 | 5/16" | 0.21" | 0.375" | 0.237" | 0.52" | 1/4"-20 | __ | Partially Threaded | 1 1/2" | Steel, Stainless Steel, Sheet Metal | 5 | 000000000 | 00000 |
4" | No. 5 | 19/32" | 1/2" | 0.375" | 0.247" | 1/2" | 1/4"-20 | __ | Fully Threaded | __ | Steel, Stainless Steel, Sheet Metal | 5 | 000000000 | 00000 |
5" | No. 5 | 19/32" | 1/2" | 0.375" | 0.247" | 1/2" | 1/4"-20 | __ | Partially Threaded | __ | Steel, Stainless Steel, Sheet Metal | 1 | 000000000 | 0000 |
6" | No. 5 | 19/32" | 1/2" | 0.375" | 0.247" | 1/2" | 1/4"-20 | __ | Partially Threaded | __ | Steel, Stainless Steel, Sheet Metal | 1 | 000000000 | 0000 |
Stainless Steel Hex Head Drilling Screws for Aluminum

Made from 18-8 stainless steel, these screws have good chemical resistance and may be mildly magnetic. Use them to fasten aluminum to aluminum and steel framing. The hex head allows for a secure grip with a wrench and a flange reduces the risk of crushing thin metal. They save you time and effort by drilling their own holes and fastening in a single operation. Length is measured from under the flange. Head height includes the flange.
Drill Tip | Head | |||||||||||
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Lg. | Type | Lg. | Max. Drilling Thick. | Wd. | Ht. | Flange Dia. | Thread Size | Approximate Threads per Inch | For Use In | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
Galvanic Barrier Coated 18-8 Stainless Steel | ||||||||||||
No. 8 | ||||||||||||
1/2" | No. 2 | 3/16" | 0.098" | 0.25" | 0.141" | 0.348" | __ | 18 | Aluminum, Sheet Metal | 25 | 000000000 | 000000 |
3/4" | No. 2 | 3/16" | 0.098" | 0.25" | 0.141" | 0.348" | __ | 18 | Aluminum, Sheet Metal | 25 | 000000000 | 00000 |
No. 10 | ||||||||||||
3/4" | No. 3 | 1/4" | 0.15" | 0.313" | 0.151" | 0.414" | __ | 16 | Aluminum, Sheet Metal | 25 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1" | No. 3 | 1/4" | 0.15" | 0.313" | 0.151" | 0.414" | __ | 16 | Aluminum, Sheet Metal | 25 | 000000000 | 00000 |
No. 12 | ||||||||||||
3/4" | No. 3 | 9/32" | 0.187" | 0.313" | 0.194" | 0.432" | __ | 14 | Aluminum, Sheet Metal | 25 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1" | No. 3 | 9/32" | 0.187" | 0.313" | 0.194" | 0.432" | __ | 14 | Aluminum, Sheet Metal | 25 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1 1/4" | No. 3 | 9/32" | 0.187" | 0.313" | 0.194" | 0.432" | __ | 14 | Aluminum, Sheet Metal | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1 1/2" | No. 3 | 9/32" | 0.187" | 0.313" | 0.194" | 0.432" | __ | 14 | Aluminum, Sheet Metal | 25 | 000000000 | 00000 |
2" | No. 3 | 9/32" | 0.187" | 0.313" | 0.194" | 0.432" | __ | 14 | Aluminum, Sheet Metal | 5 | 000000000 | 0000 |
2 1/2" | No. 3 | 9/32" | 0.187" | 0.313" | 0.194" | 0.432" | __ | 14 | Aluminum, Sheet Metal | 5 | 000000000 | 0000 |
3" | No. 3 | 9/32" | 0.187" | 0.313" | 0.194" | 0.432" | __ | 14 | Aluminum, Sheet Metal | 5 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1/4" | ||||||||||||
3/4" | No. 3 | 5/16" | 0.21" | 0.375" | 0.24" | 0.52" | __ | 14 | Aluminum, Sheet Metal | 25 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1" | No. 3 | 5/16" | 0.21" | 0.375" | 0.24" | 0.52" | __ | 14 | Aluminum, Sheet Metal | 25 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1" | No. 4 | 5/16" | 0.236" | 0.375" | 0.24" | 0.52" | 1/4"-20 | __ | Aluminum, Sheet Metal | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1 1/2" | No. 3 | 5/16" | 0.21" | 0.375" | 0.24" | 0.52" | __ | 14 | Aluminum, Sheet Metal | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1 1/2" | No. 4 | 5/16" | 0.236" | 0.375" | 0.24" | 0.52" | 1/4"-20 | __ | Aluminum, Sheet Metal | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 |
Stainless Steel Phillips Drilling Screws for Joining Wood to Metal

18-8 stainless steel screws have good chemical resistance and are a good choice for ACQ-treated (arsenic-free) lumber. They speed installation by drilling, tapping, and fastening wood and metal in a single operation. Length is measured from the top of the head.
Screws with cutting wings drill a slightly larger hole in the wood to allow for expansion. The wings break off when they contact metal, so the screw can tap the remainder of the hole.
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Lg. | Screw Features | Drill Point Size | Drill Tip Lg. | Dia. | Ht. | Drive Size | Thread Size | Approximate Threads per Inch | Threading | Min. Thread Lg. | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
Galvanic Barrier Coated 18-8 Stainless Steel | |||||||||||||
No. 10 | |||||||||||||
1 1/2" | Cutting Wings | No. 3 | 1/4" | 0.37" | 0.178" | No. 2 | __ | 16 | Fully Threaded | __ | 10 | 000000000 | 000000 |
No. 12 | |||||||||||||
1" | __ | No. 2 | 19/64" | 0.415" | 0.09" | No. 3 | __ | 14 | Fully Threaded | __ | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
1 1/2" | __ | No. 2 | 19/64" | 0.415" | 0.09" | No. 3 | __ | 14 | Fully Threaded | __ | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 |
2 13/16" | Cutting Wings | No. 5 | 45/64" | 0.415" | 0.2" | No. 3 | __ | 14 | Partially Threaded | 1 1/2" | 5 | 000000000 | 0000 |
1/4" | |||||||||||||
2 13/16" | Cutting Wings | No. 5 | 45/64" | 0.48" | 0.2" | No. 3 | 1/4"-20 | __ | Partially Threaded | 1 1/2" | 5 | 000000000 | 00000 |
3" | __ | No. 3 | 5/16" | 0.48" | 0.1" | No. 3 | 1/4"-20 | __ | Partially Threaded | 1 1/2" | 5 | 000000000 | 00000 |
4" | __ | No. 3 | 5/16" | 0.48" | 0.1" | No. 3 | 1/4"-20 | __ | Partially Threaded | 1 1/2" | 5 | 000000000 | 00000 |