Top Pick 8 X 5/16″ Type AB Self Tapping Sheet Metal Screws Truss Head Phillips Drive Steel Zinc & Bake (10000/Pkg.)

Type AB Self Tapping Sheet Metal Screws are engineered for rapid fastening of thin sheet metal with consistent clamping. Truss head design provides a low-profile finish and broad bearing surface to minimize pull-out during vibration and load cycles.

Specs

Diameter: #8

Length: 5/16 inch

Finish: Zinc & Bake

Drive type: Phillips

Material: Steel

Features

Self tapping capability enables installation without pre-drilling, forming threads directly into compatible sheet metal.

Head style: Truss head distributes load over a wide area, reducing edge pull-out and distortion on thin panels.

Drive: Phillips drive aligns with common power and hand tools, ensuring reliable torque transfer and reduced cam-out.

Finish: Zinc plated with bake coating provides corrosion resistance in general service environments and improves surface durability.

Material: Steel provides high shear strength for typical interior and exterior metal assemblies; consider substrate thickness and fastening length for optimal performance.

Applications: Suitable for securing lightweight metal panels in HVAC housings, appliance enclosures, automotive interior trim, electrical enclosures, and other sheet metal assemblies.