Stainless Steel Tapping Screws

These are Type 304 stainless steel (18-8 family) self-tapping screws with a hex head and a washer. They are made in Type A, Type AB, Type B and Type BP points. The #14-10 Type A taps into steel up to 14ga and into wood. The 1/4-14 Type AB taps into steel up to 10ga and into wood. The 1/4-14 Type B and Type BP tap into steel from 14ga to 1/2 in.

The #17-14 Type AB is a goof screw for steel up to 10ga. The 1/4-14 Type BP is used for alignment into structure. Type AB, B and BP screws carry a cad plating for lubricity. Type A screws carry a zinc plating for lubricity. Screws can be painted to match a specific color. The screws suit fastening insulated metal panel roofs and walls to steel framing and wood, with oversize or special sealing washers available.

• #14-10 Type A: 3/4 to 5 in long in stock; 6, 7, 8 and 9 in long on request; taps steel up to 14ga and wood
• 1/4-14 Type AB: 3/4 to 2-1/2 in long; taps steel up to 10ga and wood
• 1/4-14 Type B: 1 to 6 in long in stock; 7, 8 and 9 in long on request; taps steel from 14ga to 1/2 in
• 1/4-14 Type BP: 1-3/4 in long; taps steel from 14ga to 1/2 in
• #17-14 Type AB: 1 in long; taps steel up to 10ga

• Material: Type 304 stainless steel (18-8 family)
• Head and drive: 3/8 in hex head
• Washer: 15MM OD, 304SS and EPDM; oversize or special sealing washers available
• Finish, Type AB, B and BP: .0003 in minimum cad plating for lubricity
• Finish, Type A: .00015 in minimum zinc plating for lubricity
• Screws under 3 in long are bagged in 250 pieces
• Screw gun speed: 1,000 rpm maximum with torque control
• Drill bit: 135 degree split point drill bits