Must Have 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.