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172010 Stainless Steel Self-Tapping - Countersunk Undercut Head

172010 Stainless Steel Self-Tapping - Countersunk Undercut Head

Recommended for fixing into timber or sheet metal in corrosive environments or where a long life fastener is required. Designed primarily for fixing hinges to metal substrates the undercut head allows the screw head to sit flush with the surface of the hinge. Made from 300 Series Stainless Steel provides a long life, aesthetically pleasing, bright shiny silver finish with high hygienic benefits. If fastening into metal ensure it is compatible with Stainless Steel Self-Tapping screws.

1/ Ensure the correct driver tool is fitted to your power drill or screw driver. Can also be driven by hand screw driver.
2/ Place the screw on the driver tool and position it onto the materials being fastened.
3/ If necessary push sharply to create a centre mark and to prevent screw wander.
4/ Squeeze trigger and maintain steady, constant pressure until the screw has drilled and fastened.
Recommended Driving speed is approximately 800~1,000 r.p.m.
Note:-
Hardwoods may require a pilot hole to be pre-drilled as this will assist the screw in tapping a thread whilst reducing timber splitting and driving torque.
Sheet metal must be pre-drilled with a pilot hole.
For information on the correct size pilot hole to drill refer to our Technical data section for Self Tapping Screws.
• Undercut heads are ideal for fixing hinges to metal surfaces or thin countersunk metal members to metal substrates in flyscreens etc.,
• Can be used for fixing metal beadings around windows to metal frames
• Ideally suited for fastening any thin f
Size Pack Type 480 Y Material 490 Y Description/Features 520 Y Thread Length (TL) 530 Y Driver Tool Code
8g x 1/2" (12mm)
10g x 1/2" (12mm) #10Hd
10g x 1/2" (12mm) #8Hd
10g x 3/4" (20mm) #8Hd