
Time: 2012-08-07
SNUG Fasteners SNG64 100 Qty 10 x 1 Zinc Hex Washer Head TEK Self Drilling Sheet Metal Screws Count 4 7 out of 5 stars 86 in Self Tapping Screws 1 offer from 8 04 SNUG Fasteners SNG434 235 Qty 6 x 1 1 2 quot Sheetrock Drywall Screws Phillips Bugle Head w Coarse Thread Count 4 7 out of 5 stars 468 1 offer from 8 52 SNUG Fasteners self drilling screws drywall screws needle point screws outdoor screws stainless steel screws woodworking screws pole gripper screws concrete screws cement board screws special application eyelags catalogs strong point catalog itw buildex catalog itw sammys catalog itw red head catalog master flash catalog line cards brochures strong point line A self drilling tip include a drill point to drill a starting hole so the threads of the screw can cut and tap into the material securing it into place Point Length Teks screw are distinguished by the length of their drill point They can be either Tek 1 Tek 2 Tek 3 Tek 4 Tek 5 or Tek 7 Tek 7 being the longest drill point Self drilling TEK 174 screws can be used for any job that would benefit from the screw s many capabilities Contractors use TEK 174 screws for screwing metal to metal and sometimes wood to metal They are common in the electrical industry and they can be used for work with steel studs and other thin metal applications Depending on the thickness of the material you are drilling Teks 174 5 Steel to Steel Self Drilling Screws Check up to five results to perform an action larger image Teks Drill Point Non walking cutting edges Engages material faster drills with less effort safer installation Integrated Drill Point amp Tapping Threads Quick transition from drilling to tapping
1 4 inch TEKS 3 1 4 inch TEKS 5 and 12 TEKS 5 screws should not exceed 1 800 rpm the installation speed for all other screws should not exceed 2 500 rpm The screw must penetrate through the supporting steel with a minimum of three threads protruding past the back side of the supporting steel 5 0 CONDITIONS OF USE The ITW Buildex TEKS28 11 2011 nbsp 0183 32 Tek screws also called self drilling screws are self tapping in the same way as a sheet metal screw The difference is that it has a drill shaped point that can cut through the material eliminating the need for drilling a pilot hole Tek screws are made with hard metals like stainless steel and can drill into soft steel or metals where the drill point is harder than the 28 11 2011 nbsp 0183 32 Tek 5 The 5 point can drill through 0 5 inch or 12 7 millimeters of steel When to Use Tek 4 and Tek 5 Screws Tek 5 and Tek 4 screws work well for a variety of applications that are metal to metal or wood to metal like Electrical industry Roofing Machinery Carpentry Steel studs Outdoor and exteriorITW Buildex 1 4 quot 28 Hex Washer Head TEK 5 Self Drilling Screws Climaseal Coating Durable Climaseal coating designed for excellent resistance from corrosion abrasion torque humidity solvents impacts and UV rays Diameter 1 4 quot Thread Pitch 28 threads per Inch Wrench Driver Size 7 16 quot Integrated Drill point and Tapping threads for a simple smooth installation 19 rows nbsp 0183 32 Teks 174 5 Steel to Steel Self Drilling Screws Check up to five results to perform an
Integral washer at the top of the head to minimize chance of pull through Washer portion of screw distributes pressure over a larger surface area TEK 5 Point used for drilling into structural steel 410 Stainless steel hex washer head self drilling screws are hardened to drill into materials easier NOTE Sheet metal screws provide excellent Teks 174 Metal Fasteners are the original self drilling screws developed to drill tap and fasten metal in one motion With over 50 years of experience and innovation Teks Metal Fasteners delivers Pros with optimal drilling performance and holding power Offered in a variety of types covering interior and exterior Metal to Metal Metal to Wood ITW Buildex TEKS 174 Self drilling Fasteners are self drilling tapping screws complying with the material process and performance requirements of ASTM C1513 The screws have either a hex washer head HWH an HWH with serrations or a Phillips 174 Type II pan head The screws are fully threaded with threads that comply with ASME B18 6 4 and the screws drill points and 09 02 2017 nbsp 0183 32 Self Drilling screws feature a distinct flute or drill point at the end of each screw as well as self tapping threads to turn a three step installation into one quick job The TEK drill point as well as the self tapping threads of the screw eliminate the need for pilot hole drilling and hole tapping before screw installation Self Drilling Screws are used primarily when Generally TEK 174 self drilling screws are used for metal to metal or metal to wood connections and are most commonly used in thin metal applications such as working with steel studs Value Fastener offers TEK 174 screw equals in 19 different head styles with steel and stainless steel screws available to meet your needs