S-92470A159 Length 2" Tapping Screws

Key Features & Benefits at a Glance

• Superior corrosion resistance with 18-8 stainless steel construction, ensuring long-lasting performance in demanding industrial environments
• Excellent thread-forming capability with A/AB type design, creating strong, permanent threads in sheet metal without pre-tapping
• Maximum holding power through fully threaded design and pointed tip, providing secure fastening in materials up to 0.025" thickness
• Efficient installation with Phillips No. 2 drive and pan head design, allowing for quick, secure driving with standard tools
• Precise fit and alignment with No. 6-18 thread specification and standard pan head profile, ensuring consistent performance in sheet metal applications
• Environmental compliance assurance meeting RoHS 3 and REACH standards, making them suitable for regulated industries worldwide
• Optimized for sheet metal work with recommended No. 32 drill bit (0.116" diameter), simplifying installation while maintaining material integrity

Professional Applications & Engineering Value

These 18-8 stainless steel tapping screws deliver exceptional engineering value in sheet metal applications where corrosion resistance and structural integrity are paramount. The thread forming design eliminates the need for separate tapping operations, reducing installation time while creating strong, vibration-resistant connections. The fully threaded configuration with pointed tip ensures maximum thread engagement throughout the material thickness, preventing pull-out in thin gauge metals. The Phillips drive system combined with the pan head profile provides superior torque transmission and flush seating, making these industrial fasteners ideal for HVAC systems, electronic enclosures, automotive components, and metal fabrication where reliable, permanent fastening is critical. The combination of stainless steel material and precise thread geometry solves common challenges of galvanic corrosion and thread stripping in metal assemblies.

Specification Summary & Compliance

These No. 6-18 x 2" tapping screws feature inch system measurements with right-hand threading and fully threaded shank design. The screws maintain standard thread tolerances for thread forming applications and are manufactured to A/AB type specifications for sheet metal fastening. Compliance includes RoHS 3 (2015/863/EU) and REACH (EC 1907/2006) regulations, ensuring environmental safety and regulatory acceptance for industrial use worldwide. The dimensional accuracy includes Class 2A thread fit for reliable performance in precision sheet metal assemblies.