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

    Serrated-Flange Hex Head Thread-Forming Structural Screws

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tapping Screws. Serrated-Flange Hex Head Thread-Forming Structural Screws.
    A five-lobed shank forms clean, uniform threads for a tight hold that prevents loosening and backing out. Also known as Tap-Flex, these screws are hardened steel and meet Grade 5 strength requirements. The serrated flange grips material so screws won't rotate in the hole. Install them with a nutdriver or socket.
    Length is measured from under the flange.
    Corrosion-Resistant-Coated Steel—The coating has been tested to extreme standards, including 1,000 hours of salt spray resistance, to hold up in wet and outdoor environments.
    Head
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Flange
    Dia.
    Tapping Screw
    Type Designation
    Approx. Threads
    per In.
    Drill Bit
    Size
    Shank Cross
    Section
    Each
    Corrosion-Resistant-Coated Steel
     
    3/8" Screw Size
    1 1/2"9/16"0.358"0.78"C168.5 mm
    Five-Lobe94077A10500000
    2"9/16"0.358"0.78"C168.5 mm
    Five-Lobe94077A1150000
    3"9/16"0.358"0.78"C1611/32"
    Five-Lobe94077A4140000
    4"9/16"0.358"0.78"C1611/32"
    Five-Lobe94077A4150000
    5"9/16"0.358"0.78"C1611/32"
    Five-Lobe94077A4160000
     
    1/2" Screw Size
    1 1/2"3/4"0.485"1.04"C1329/64"
    Five-Lobe94077A2050000
    2"3/4"0.485"1.04"C1329/64"
    Five-Lobe94077A2150000
    2 1/2"3/4"0.485"1.04"C1329/64"
    Five-Lobe94077A2250000
    3"3/4"0.4"1.04"C1329/64"
    Five-Lobe94077A4110000
    4"3/4"0.4"1.04"C1329/64"
    Five-Lobe94077A4120000
    5"3/4"0.4"1.04"C1329/64"
    Five-Lobe94077A4130000
     
    5/8" Screw Size
    1 1/2"3/4"0.485"1.04"C1137/64"
    Five-Lobe94077A3050000
    2"3/4"0.485"1.04"C1137/64"
    Five-Lobe94077A3150000
    2 1/2"3/4"0.485"1.04"C1137/64"
    Five-Lobe94077A3250000
    3"15/16"0.501"1.29"C1137/64"
    Five-Lobe94077A4170000
    4"15/16"0.501"1.29"C1137/64"
    Five-Lobe94077A41800000
    5"15/16"0.501"1.29"C1137/64"
    Five-Lobe94077A41900000
     

    Steel Serrated Flanged Hex Head Thread-Cutting Screws

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tapping Screws. Steel Serrated Flanged Hex Head Thread-Cutting Screws.
    Image of Product. Back orientation. Tapping Screws. Steel Serrated Flanged Hex Head Thread-Cutting Screws.
    Serrations on the flange grip material for a tighter, more vibration-resistant hold than other tapping screws. Turn with a nutdriver or socket to cut threads into drilled holes in metal. Because they remove material, they take less effort to install and put less stress on your workpiece than thread-forming screws. The flanged hex head gives you a high-torque grip and spreads the load to prevent crushing thin material.
    Length is measured from under the flange. Head height includes the flange.
    Zinc-Plated Steel—A common choice for areas with occasional exposure to moisture.
    Head
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Flange
    Dia.
    Tapping Screw
    Type Designation
    Approx. Threads
    per In.
    Drill Bit
    Size
    Shank Cross
    Section
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Plated Steel
     
    No. 8 Screw Size
    3/8"0.25"0.141"0.348"F3226 Ga.
    Round5090096A427000000
    1/2"0.25"0.141"0.348"F3226 Ga.
    Round5090096A42800000
    5/8"0.25"0.141"0.348"F3226 Ga.
    Round5090096A42900000
     
    No. 10 Screw Size
    3/8"0.313"0.151"0.414"F2419 Ga.
    Round5090096A43000000
    1/2"0.313"0.151"0.414"F3211/64"
    Round2590096A43100000
     
    No. 12 Screw Size
    3/4"0.313"0.194"0.432"F2411 Ga.
    Round2590096A43200000
    1"0.313"0.194"0.432"F2411 Ga.
    Round2590096A43300000
     
    1/4" Screw Size
    1/2"0.375"0.24"0.52"F202 Ga.
    Round2590096A43500000
    5/8"0.375"0.24"0.52"F202 Ga.
    Round1090096A4360000
    3/4"0.375"0.24"0.52"F202 Ga.
    Round1090096A4370000
    1"0.375"0.24"0.52"F202 Ga.
    Round1090096A4380000
    1 1/2"0.375"0.24"0.52"F202 Ga.
    Round1090096A4390000
     
    5/16" Screw Size
    1/2"0.5"0.285"0.676"F18K
    Round590096A44000000
    1"0.5"0.285"0.676"F18K
    Round590096A44100000
    1 1/4"0.5"0.285"0.676"F18K
    Round590096A4420000
     
    3/8" Screw Size
    1"0.563"0.358"0.78"F16R
    Round590096A44400000
    1 1/4"0.563"0.358"0.78"F16R
    Round590096A44500000
    1 1/2"0.563"0.358"0.78"F16R
    Round590096A44600000
    2"0.563"0.358"0.78"F16R
    Round190096A4470000
    2 1/2"0.563"0.358"0.78"F16R
    Round190096A4480000
     
    1/2" Screw Size
    1"0.75"0.485"1.04"F1329/64"
    Round190096A4500000
    1 1/2"0.75"0.485"1.04"F1329/64"
    Round190096A45200000
     

    Aluminum Serrated-Flange Hex Head Drilling Screws for Aluminum

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tapping Screws. Aluminum Serrated-Flange Hex Head Drilling Screws for Aluminum.
    Image of Product. Back orientation. Tapping Screws. Aluminum Serrated-Flange Hex Head Drilling Screws for Aluminum.
    Fasten lightweight aluminum components without worrying about galvanic corrosion. They’re also corrosion resistant and nonmagnetic. A serrated flange spreads the load to prevent crushing material and grips surfaces to resist mild vibration. The hex head gives you a firm, high-torque grip with a nutdriver or socket.
    Length is measured from the flange. Head height includes the flange.
    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.
    Lightweight 7075 Aluminum
     
    No. 8 Screw Size
    1/2"No. 23/16"0.25"0.141"0.348"0.098"BSD181098248A220000000
    3/4"No. 23/16"0.25"0.141"0.348"0.098"BSD181098248A25000000
    1"No. 23/16"0.25"0.141"0.348"0.098"BSD181098248A27000000
     
    No. 10 Screw Size
    1/2"No. 213/64"0.313"0.151"0.414"0.106"BSD161098248A43000000
    3/4"No. 213/64"0.313"0.151"0.414"0.106"BSD161098248A47000000
    1"No. 213/64"0.313"0.151"0.414"0.106"BSD161098248A49000000
     

    Steel Torx Serrated-Flange Hex Head Drilling Screws

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tapping Screws. Steel Torx Serrated-Flange Hex Head Drilling Screws.
    Two ways to install—use a Torx driver in the recess or grip the hex head with a nutdriver for more torque. These screws drill and fasten in one step. The serrated flange grips surfaces to resist mild vibration and spreads the load to prevent crushing thin metal.
    Zinc-Plated Steel—A common choice for areas with occasional exposure to moisture.
    Drill
    Tip
    Head
    Lg.
    Point
    Size
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Flange
    Dia.
    Max. Drilling
    Thk.
    Tapping Screw
    Type Designation
    Drive
    Size
    Approx. Threads
    per In.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Plated Steel
     
    No. 8 Screw Size
    1/2"No. 23/16"0.25"0.197"0.37"0.098"BSDT20185094425A510000000
    3/4"No. 23/16"0.25"0.197"0.37"0.098"BSDT20182594425A5300000
     
    No. 10 Screw Size
    3/4"No. 31/4"0.313"0.216"0.445"0.15"BSDT25165094425A64000000
    1"No. 31/4"0.313"0.216"0.445"0.15"BSDT25162594425A6600000
     
    No. 12 Screw Size
    3/4"No. 39/32"0.313"0.261"0.445"0.187"BSDT27145094425A77000000
    1"No. 39/32"0.313"0.261"0.445"0.187"BSDT27142594425A79000000
     
    1/4" Screw Size
    3/4"No. 35/16"0.375"0.303"0.55"0.21"BSDT30142594425A81000000
    1"No. 35/16"0.375"0.303"0.55"0.21"BSDT30142594425A83000000
     

    Steel Serrated-Flange Hex Head Drilling Screws

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tapping Screws. Steel Serrated-Flange Hex Head Drilling Screws.
    Image of Product. Back orientation. Tapping Screws. Steel Serrated-Flange Hex Head Drilling Screws.
    Serrations on the flange grip material for a tighter, more vibration-resistant hold than other drilling screws. The flange also spreads the load to prevent crushing thin metal. Turn the hex head with a nutdriver or socket to drill and fasten in one step.
    Zinc-Plated Steel—A common choice for areas with occasional exposure to moisture.
    Corrosion-Resistant-Coated Steel—The coating has been tested to extreme standards, including 1,000 hours of salt spray resistance, to hold up in wet and outdoor environments.
    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.
    Zinc-Plated Steel
     
    No. 8 Screw Size
    1/2"No. 23/16"0.25"0.195"0.375"0.098"BSD1810092685A21000000
    9/16"No. 29/64"0.25"0.15"0.348"0.098"BSD182592685A30000000
    3/4"No. 23/16"0.25"0.195"0.375"0.098"BSD1810092685A2200000
    1"No. 23/16"0.25"0.195"0.375"0.098"BSD1810092685A2300000
     
    No. 10 Screw Size
    3/4"No. 31/4"0.313"0.229"0.465"0.15"BSD1610092685A33000000
    1"No. 31/4"0.313"0.229"0.465"0.15"BSD1610092685A34000000
     
    No. 12 Screw Size
    3/4"No. 39/32"0.313"0.26"0.52"0.187"BSD145092685A4200000
    1"No. 39/32"0.313"0.26"0.52"0.187"BSD145092685A4300000
     
    1/4" Screw Size
    3/4"No. 35/16"0.375"0.3"0.595"0.21"BSD145092685A52000000
    1"No. 35/16"0.375"0.3"0.595"0.21"BSD145092685A53000000
    1 1/4"No. 35/16"0.375"0.3"0.595"0.21"BSD145092685A53500000
     
    Corrosion-Resistant-Coated Steel
     
    1/4" Screw Size
    3/4"No. 313/32"0.438"0.23"0.575"0.21"BSD145092685A60000000
    1"No. 35/16"0.438"0.23"0.61"0.21"BSD145092685A61000000
     

    Steel Serrated-Flange Piercing Slotted Hex Head Screws for Sheet Metal

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tapping Screws. Steel Serrated-Flange Piercing Slotted Hex Head Screws for Sheet Metal.
    Image of Product. Back orientation. Tapping Screws. Steel Serrated-Flange Piercing Slotted Hex Head Screws for Sheet Metal.
    The sharp tip penetrates sheets up 0.050" thick. and the serrated flange grips the material for a vibration-resistant hold. Also known as needle point screws, these create their own starter hole. Install using a nutdriver or socket, then make adjustments with a slotted screwdriver. The flange spreads the load to prevent crushing your material.
    Length is measured from under the head.
    Zinc-Plated Steel—A common choice for areas with occasional exposure to moisture.
    Head
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Flange
    Dia.
    Tapping Screw
    Type Designation
    Approx. Threads
    per In.
    Drill Bit
    Size
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Plated Steel
     
    No. 6 Screw Size
    3/8"0.25"0.128"0.328"Needle1832 Ga.
    10090063A14600000
     
    No. 7 Screw Size
    1/2"0.25"0.146"0.328"Needle1630 Ga.
    10090063A1700000
     
    No. 8 Screw Size
    1/2"0.25"0.149"0.348"Needle1529 Ga.
    10090063A1940000
     
    No. 10 Screw Size
    1/2"0.25"0.16"0.414"Needle1221 Ga.
    10090063A2420000
    3/4"0.25"0.16"0.414"Needle1221 Ga.
    10090063A24500000
     

    Serrated Stainless Steel Square-Drive Flat Head Wood Screws

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wood Screws. Serrated Stainless Steel Square-Drive Flat Head Wood Screws.
    Lock in for a tighter hold than typical wood screws. Serrations beneath the flat head dig into wood to secure these screws into place. Made of stainless steel, they won't degrade from moisture or chemically treated wood, such as ACQ-treated (arsenic-free) lumber. Also known as a Robertson drive, the square drive handles more torque than slotted and Phillips drives, so it's less likely to slip.
    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
    Countersink
    Angle
    Flat Head
    Profile
    Approx. Threads
    per In.
    Threading
    Tapping
    Method
    Tapping Screw
    Type Designation
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    18-8 Stainless Steel
     
    No. 6
    1 5/8"0.279"0.083"32 Ga.
    90°
    Standard
    9Partially ThreadedThread Cutting172598643A65100000
     
    No. 8
    1 1/4"0.311"0.088"29 Ga.
    90°
    Standard
    8Partially ThreadedThread Cutting172598643A6520000
    1 1/2"0.311"0.088"29 Ga.
    90°
    Standard
    8Partially ThreadedThread Cutting172598643A65300000
    1 5/8"0.311"0.088"3/32"
    90°
    Standard
    15Partially ThreadedThread Cutting172598643A3500000
    1 3/4"0.311"0.088"29 Ga.
    90°
    Standard
    8Partially ThreadedThread Cutting172598643A65400000
    2"0.311"0.088"3/32"
    90°
    Standard
    15Partially ThreadedThread Cutting172598643A37000000
    2 1/2"0.311"0.088"3/32"
    90°
    Standard
    15Partially ThreadedThread Cutting171098643A3900000
    3"0.311"0.088"29 Ga.
    90°
    Standard
    8Partially ThreadedThread Cutting171098643A6550000
     
    No. 10
    2 1/2"0.378"0.11"7/64"
    90°
    Standard
    13Partially ThreadedThread Cutting171098643A6100000
    3"0.378"0.11"7/64"
    90°
    Standard
    13Partially ThreadedThread Cutting171098643A6400000
    3 1/2"0.378"0.11"24 Ga.
    90°
    Standard
    8Partially ThreadedThread Cutting171098643A65600000
    4"0.378"0.11"24 Ga.
    90°
    Standard
    8Partially ThreadedThread Cutting17598643A6570000
     

    Strip-Resistant Drywall Screws for Wood

    Image of Product. Back orientation. Drywall Screws. Strip-Resistant Drywall Screws for Wood.
    Ribs under the head act as a brake to prevent over-tightening and damaging threads. A sharp point penetrates wood and sheet metal, and alternating high and low threads minimize driving torque. These screws are made from steel and have a coating that resists up to 500 hours of salt spray.
    Length—Length is measured from the top of the head.
    Head
    Drive
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Size
    Style
    Max. Drilling
    Thk.
    Approx. Threads
    per In.
    Threading
    Min. Thread
    Lg.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Corrosion-Resistant-Coated Steel
     
    No. 8 Screw Size
    1 1/4"0.413"0.118"No. 2Phillips
    0.036"15Fully Threaded10092050A100000000
     
    Electrocoated Steel
     
    No. 9 Screw Size
    1 5/8"0.405"0.094"No. 2Phillips
    0.036"15Fully Threaded10092050A20000000
    2 1/4"0.405"0.094"No. 2Phillips
    0.036"15Partially Threaded2"10092050A30000000
     

    Strip-Resistant Drilling Drywall Screws for Metal Framing

    Image of Product. Back orientation. Drywall Screws. Strip-Resistant Drilling Drywall Screws for Metal Framing.
    Ribs under the head act as a brake to prevent over-tightening and damaging threads. A drill point powers through drywall and into metal studs up to 0.105" thick. These screws are made from steel and have a coating that resists up to 500 hours of salt spray.
    Length—Length is measured from the top of the head.
    Head
    Drive
    Lg.
    Drill Point
    Size
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Size
    Style
    Max. Drilling
    Thk.
    Approx. Threads
    per In.
    Threading
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Corrosion-Resistant-Coated Steel
     
    No. 8 Screw Size
    1 1/4"No. 20.413"0.118"No. 2Phillips
    0.105"18Fully Threaded10092050A400000000
    2 1/4"No. 20.413"0.118"No. 2Phillips
    0.105"18Fully Threaded10092050A60000000
     
    Electrocoated Steel
     
    No. 8 Screw Size
    1 5/8"No. 20.395"0.094"No. 2Phillips
    0.105"18Fully Threaded10092050A50000000
     
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