#8 X 1/2" Type AB Self Tapping Sheet Metal Screws | Indented Hex Washer Head | Slotted Drive | Steel Zinc & Bake (10000/Pkg.)

Type AB Self Tapping Sheet Metal Screws are engineered for rapid assembly of thin-gauge metal panels. Indented Hex Washer Head paired with a Slotted Drive provides secure seating and repeatable torque in professional sheet metal fastening tasks.

Specs

• Diameter: #8
• Length: 1/2"
• Finish: Zinc & Bake
• Drive type: Slotted
• Material: Steel
• Thread type: Type AB

Features

• Self-tapping capability: Cuts its own thread in sheet metal, enabling pilot-hole free installation in compatible gauge materials, reducing assembly time in high-volume production.
• Indented Hex Washer Head: Provides flush seating, increased torque tolerance, and reduced head pull-through on soft metals, ensuring secure joints under vibration.
• Slotted Drive: Compatible with standard slotted screwdrivers; enables straightforward field installation with common hand tools.
• Finish: Zinc & Bake coating delivers corrosion resistance and long-term durability in indoor and exposed environments.
• Material: Steel base metal offers high shear strength for reliable metal-to-metal fastening.
• Thread type: Type AB geometry optimized for self tapping into sheet metal joints and panel assemblies.
• Packaging: Bulk packaging containing 10,000 screws per order, suitable for high-volume manufacturing and distribution.
• Applications: Ideal for electrical enclosures, automotive body panel assemblies, HVAC ductwork, appliance housings, and metal brackets or chassis attachments requiring secure fastening with minimal tooling.