S-96612A215 Length 3/4" Tapping Screws

Tapping Screws

0420FA00006 Tapping Screws
0420FA00006 Tapping Screws

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Part No.
Part No. 0420FA00006
Equivalent to mcmaster :
96612A215

Basic Information

Tapping Screw Type A/AB
System of Measurement Inch

Head Parameters

Head Type Rounded
Head Diameter 0.312"
Head Height 0.087"
Rounded Head Profile Standard
Rounded Head Style Button

Dimensions

Length 3/4"
Shank Cross Section Round

Thread Parameters

Screw Size No. 8
Thread Diameter 0.164"
Approximate Threads per Inch 15
Thread Direction Right Hand
Threading Fully Threaded

Tip & Drive Parameters

Tip Type Pointed
Drive Style Tamper-Resistant Hex
Drive Size 5/32"
Drill Bit Size No. 29
Drill Bit Diameter 0.136"
Tapping Method Thread Forming

Temperature & Environment

For Use In Sheet Metal
REACH Compliant
RoHS Compliant

Installation & Application

Maximum Drilling Thickness 0.025"
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Key Features & Benefits at a Glance

  • Enhanced Security with tamper-resistant hex drive prevents unauthorized removal in sensitive industrial applications
  • Superior Holding Power through thread forming technology creates permanent, vibration-resistant threads in sheet metal
  • Optimized Material Engagement with 15 threads per inch provides maximum thread contact for stronger fastening
  • Streamlined Installation with pointed tip and fully threaded design ensures quick, precise placement in pre-drilled holes
  • Secure Fastener Retention featuring rounded button head design distributes clamping force evenly while maintaining low profile
  • Religious Compliance meets RoHS 3 and REACH environmental standards for global industrial applications
  • Precision Fit with No. 29 drill bit compatibility ensures proper hole sizing for maximum thread engagement

Professional Applications & Engineering Value

This No. 8-15 sheet metal screw delivers exceptional performance in demanding sheet metal applications where vibration resistance and permanent fastening are critical. The thread forming Type A/AB design displaces material rather than removing it, creating stronger threads that won't loosen under stress. The tamper-resistant hex drive provides security in public-facing or high-theft risk environments while the 0.164" thread diameter and 15 TPI configuration offer optimal balance between insertion torque and pull-out strength. Engineered for 0.025" maximum drilling thickness, this fastener solves common issues of strip-out and thread failure in thin-gauge materials, making it ideal for HVAC systems, electrical enclosures, and metal fabrication projects requiring reliable, long-term fastening solutions.

Specification Summary & Compliance

This tapping screw features precision right-hand threads with standard inch measurements including 3/4" length and 0.312" head diameter. Manufactured to industry standards for thread forming Type A/AB screws with fully threaded design and 5/32" tamper-resistant hex drive. Compliant with RoHS 3 (2015/863/EU) and REACH (EC 1907/2006) regulations, ensuring environmental safety and regulatory acceptance for industrial and commercial applications worldwide.

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