Countersunk Self Tapping Screws
Countersunk self-tapping screws are available at competitive prices with various diameters and lengths available. Ideal when a flush finish to the material is needed. In the trade they are also known as 'Self-Tappers’, as the screw can cut its own thread when they are screwed into materials. When using metal, a pilot hole will be needed. Best suited for joining two different types of material together.
What are Countersunk Self Tapping Screws?
Countersunk Self-Tapping Screws are fasteners designed to join various kinds of materials together. They also have the ability to create its own thread when screwed into the materials surface.
What are Countersunk Self Tapping Screws used for?
The countersunk Self-Tapping Screws are used in many situations and can be used with a range of materials. These include wood, metal, and plastic, with the screws best used to join two different materials together. When used with metal, a pilot hole will be needed. The countersunk head on the screws are also used when a flush finish to the material is needed.
What are Countersunk Self Tapping Screws made from?
Countersunk Self-Tapping Screws, like other varieties of self-tappers, are primarily manufactured from A2 stainless steel and steel with a bright zinc plating (BZP). Both materials have corrosion resistant abilities, but the A2 stainless steel screws are more suited to the long-term resistance to corrosion and the best choice for external use.