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

    Screws for Joining Sheet Metal to Wood

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tapping Screws. Screws for Joining Sheet Metal to Wood.
    Secure thin metal roofing and siding panels to wooden framing in post-frame buildings. These screws have a sharp tip to pierce metal and deep, widely spaced threads to grip wood. They resist pullout, even in high winds or under heavy vibration. The sealing washer keeps out water to prevent leaks.
    Length is measured from under the head.
    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.
    Tapping
    Screw Type
    Approx. Threads
    per In.
    Drill Bit
    Size
    Washer
    Material
    Washer
    OD
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Corrosion-Resistant-Coated Steel
     
    No. 9 Screw Size
    1"0.25"0.16"A15Rubber/Steel0.472"10098392A110000000
    1 1/2"0.25"0.16"A15Rubber/Steel0.472"5098392A1200000
    2"0.25"0.16"A15Rubber/Steel0.472"5098392A1300000
    2 1/2"0.25"0.16"A15Rubber/Steel0.472"5098392A14000000
    3"0.25"0.16"A15Rubber/Steel0.472"2598392A1500000
     
    No. 10 Screw Size
    1"0.25"0.169"Needle1621 Ga.
    Rubber/Steel0.45"10098392A4800000
    2 1/2"0.25"0.169"Needle1221 Ga.
    Rubber/Steel0.45"5098392A6100000
    3"0.25"0.169"Needle1221 Ga.
    Rubber/Steel0.45"5098392A6500000
     
    No. 14 Screw Size
    1 1/2"0.313"0.15"1710Rubber/Steel0.593"2598392A1600000
     

    Sealing Screws for Wood and Composite Wood

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wood Screws. Sealing Screws for Wood and Composite Wood.
    Prevent rot in roofs, decks, and outdoor posts. The rubber-backed washer in these screws keeps fluid out of fastened joints. They're made of stainless steel, so they won't degrade from chemically treated wood, such as ACQ-treated (arsenic-free) lumber. Also known as trim head screws, they exert less pressure on surfaces to curb splitting and distortion. 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
    Washer
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Drill Bit
    Size
    Flat Head
    Profile
    Approx. Threads
    per In.
    Threading
    OD
    Thk.
    Tapping
    Method
    Tapping
    Screw Type
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    18-8 Stainless Steel with Stainless Steel and Rubber Washer
     
    No. 7
    1"0.23"0.125"1/16"
    Standard
    16Partially Threaded0.63"0.2"Thread Cutting172591540A100000000
    1 5/8"0.23"0.125"1/16"
    Standard
    16Partially Threaded0.63"0.2"Thread Cutting172591540A20000000
    2 1/4"0.23"0.125"1/16"
    Standard
    16Partially Threaded0.63"0.2"Thread Cutting171091540A30000000
    3"0.23"0.125"1/16"
    Standard
    16Partially Threaded0.63"0.2"Thread Cutting171091540A40000000
     

    Stainless Steel Hex Head Screws for Joining Plastic to Wood

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tapping Screws. Stainless Steel Hex Head Screws for Joining Plastic to Wood.
    Tighten these corrosion-resistant screws with a nutdriver or socket to mount plastic panels. Wings under the head cut a hole slightly larger than the threads, so the plastic can expand and contract as temperatures change. The threads engage only with the wood below, leaving space for the plastic. A washer made from aluminum and rubber bonded to steel adds a watertight seal.
    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.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Approx. Threads
    per In.
    Washer Material
    Washer
    OD
    Washer
    Thk.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    18-8 Stainless Steel
     
    No. 12 Screw Size
    1 1/4"0.25"0.136"11Aluminum/Rubber/Steel0.551"0.13"2592879A173000000
    1 3/4"0.25"0.136"11Aluminum/Rubber/Steel0.551"0.13"2592879A17600000
    2"0.25"0.136"11Aluminum/Rubber/Steel0.551"0.13"2592879A17800000
     

    Steel Rounded Head Screws for Joining Plastic to Wood

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tapping Screws. Steel Rounded Head Screws for Joining Plastic to Wood.
    Mount plastic panels to wood with screws that prevent cracking and warping. Wings under the head cut a hole slightly larger than the threads, so the plastic can expand and contract as temperatures change. The threads engage only with the wood below, leaving space for the plastic. Screws have a washer made from aluminum and rubber bonded to steel for a watertight seal. 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.
    Zinc-Plated Steel—A common choice for areas with occasional exposure to moisture.
    Head
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Approx. Threads
    per In.
    Washer Material
    Washer
    OD
    Washer
    Thk.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Plated Steel
     
    No. 12 Screw Size
    1 1/4"0.438"0.075"11Aluminum/Rubber/Steel0.551"0.13"2592879A167000000
    2"0.438"0.075"11Aluminum/Rubber/Steel0.551"0.13"2592879A17000000
     

    Steel Hex Head Screws for Joining Plastic to Wood

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tapping Screws. Steel Hex Head Screws for Joining Plastic to Wood.
    Use the high torque of a nutdriver or socket to mount plastic panels to wood without cracking or warping them. Wings under the head cut a hole slightly larger than the threads, so the plastic can expand and contract as temperatures change. The threads engage only with the wood below, leaving space for the plastic. A washer made from aluminum and rubber bonded to steel adds a watertight seal.
    Zinc-Plated Steel—A common choice for areas with occasional exposure to moisture.
    Head
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Approx. Threads
    per In.
    Washer Material
    Washer
    OD
    Washer
    Thk.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Plated Steel
     
    No. 12 Screw Size
    1 1/4"0.25"0.136"11Aluminum/Rubber/Steel0.551"0.13"2592879A161000000
    2"0.25"0.136"11Aluminum/Rubber/Steel0.551"0.13"2592879A16400000
     
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