S-93406A310 Length 3" Tapping Screws

Key Features & Benefits at a Glance

• Superior corrosion resistance with 18-8 stainless steel construction, ensuring long-term reliability in harsh industrial environments
• Enhanced load distribution thanks to the wide truss head design that prevents pull-through in sheet metal applications
• Secure, vibration-resistant fastening through thread forming technology that creates strong, permanent threads without chips
• Optimized for sheet metal up to 0.025" thickness with precise pointed tip and No. 12 screw size for efficient installation
• Easy installation and removal with Phillips No. 3 drive that provides reliable torque transfer during assembly
• Full environmental compliance meeting RoHS 3 and REACH standards for safe use in regulated industries
• Complete thread coverage along the 3" length ensures maximum engagement and holding power

Professional Applications & Engineering Value

These 18-8 stainless steel tapping screws deliver exceptional performance in sheet metal fabrication and industrial assembly applications. The thread forming design eliminates the need for pre-tapped holes while creating strong, permanent threads that resist loosening under vibration. The wide truss head provides superior clamping force distribution, preventing material deformation in thin gauge metals up to 0.025" thickness. With their corrosion-resistant properties and Phillips drive system, these screws offer reliable fastening in HVAC systems, electronic enclosures, automotive components, and machinery where environmental durability and secure fastening are critical. The combination of A/AB screw type specifications and fully threaded design ensures consistent performance across various sheet metal thicknesses.

Specification Summary & Compliance

This No. 12 x 3" tapping screw features precise inch system measurements including 0.216" thread diameter with 11 threads per inch, 0.511" head diameter, and No. 3 Phillips drive size. Manufactured as a right-hand threaded, thread forming screw with A/AB type specifications for sheet metal applications. The product maintains dimensional accuracy per industry standards and demonstrates full compliance with RoHS 3 (2015/863/EU) and REACH (EC 1907/2006) environmental regulations, ensuring safe use in industrial and commercial applications worldwide.