S-96612A270 Length 1 1/4" Tapping Screws

Key Features & Benefits at a Glance

• Enhanced Security: Tamper-resistant hex drive design prevents unauthorized removal, ideal for public or high-security installations.
• Superior Material Joining: Thread forming tapping method creates strong, permanent threads in sheet metal without pre-tapping, reducing assembly steps.
• Optimized for Sheet Metal: Specifically engineered for use in sheet metal up to 0.025" thickness, ensuring reliable fastening in thin materials.
• Full Thread Engagement: Fully threaded design provides maximum grip and load distribution along the entire screw length.
• Low-Profile, Rounded Head: Button head style offers a smooth finish that minimizes snagging and improves aesthetic appeal.
• Regulatory Compliance: Meets RoHS 3 and REACH environmental standards, ensuring safe use in regulated industries and global markets.
• Precision Fit: Designed for use with a No. 21 drill bit (0.159" diameter), ensuring accurate pilot holes and secure installation.

Professional Applications & Engineering Value

This No. 10 tapping screw is engineered to address common challenges in sheet metal assembly, where vibration resistance and security are paramount. The thread forming design cold-forms mating threads in the base material, eliminating chips and providing superior resistance to loosening compared to thread-cutting alternatives. The tamper-resistant hex drive ensures that fastened components remain secure in public fixtures, electrical enclosures, or HVAC systems, preventing tampering. With a pointed tip and fully threaded shank, it facilitates easy starting and maximizes thread contact in thin-gauge metals, enhancing joint integrity and durability in demanding industrial fastening applications.

Specification Summary & Compliance

This screw adheres to inch system dimensions: No. 10 size with 12 threads per inch, 1-1/4" length, and a 0.19" thread diameter. It features a Class 2A thread fit for general applications and is classified as an A/AB type tapping screw. Compliance with RoHS 3 (2015/863/EU) and REACH (EC 1907/2006) is confirmed, ensuring the absence of restricted hazardous substances for use in environmentally conscious manufacturing and assembly operations.