S-96612A210 Length 5/8" Tapping Screws

Key Features & Benefits at a Glance

• Enhanced Security: Tamper-resistant hex drive prevents unauthorized removal, protecting your equipment and assemblies.
• Superior Thread Engagement: Thread forming design creates strong, durable threads in sheet metal without pre-tapping, reducing installation time and effort.
• Optimized for Sheet Metal: Pointed tip and specific thread pitch (15 TPI) ensure easy starting and secure fastening in materials up to 0.025" thick.
• Streamlined Assembly: Fully threaded shank provides consistent holding power along the entire length for reliable connections.
• Low-Profile, Rounded Head: Button head design offers a smooth finish that minimizes snagging and provides a clean aesthetic.
• Regulatory Compliance: Meets RoHS 3 and REACH environmental standards, ensuring safety and suitability for various industrial markets.
• Precision Fit: Designed for use with a No. 29 drill bit (0.136" diameter), ensuring accurate hole preparation and optimal screw performance.

Professional Applications & Engineering Value

These No. 8 tapping screws are engineered to solve common challenges in sheet metal assembly. The thread forming technology displaces material to create strong internal threads, eliminating the need for a separate tapping operation and reducing the risk of cross-threading. This is particularly valuable in high-volume production environments where speed and reliability are critical. The tamper-resistant hex drive adds a layer of security for applications in public fixtures, electronic enclosures, or machinery where vandalism or unauthorized access is a concern. Made with a pointed tip and fully threaded design, they ensure quick starts and maximum thread engagement in thin gauge metals, providing vibration resistance and long-term joint integrity. The rounded button head profile is ideal for applications where a low-profile, snag-free surface is required.

Specification Summary & Compliance

This fastener features a No. 8 screw size with a 0.164" thread diameter and 15 threads per inch. It is a right-hand thread, fully threaded tapping screw of type A/AB. The screw has a length of 5/8 inch and is designed for a No. 29 drill bit (0.136" diameter) with a maximum drilling thickness of 0.025". The product is manufactured to be RoHS 3 (2015/863/EU) Compliant and REACH (EC 1907/2006) Compliant.