S-92597A201 8-32 x 3/8" Tapping Screws

Key Features & Benefits at a Glance

• Superior corrosion resistance with green-dyed zinc-plated steel construction, ideal for harsh industrial environments.
• Efficient thread cutting action with Type F design, ensuring strong, reliable threads in materials like aluminum and sheet metal without pre-tapping.
• Easy installation and high torque capability thanks to the external hex/slotted drive and flanged head, which distributes load and eliminates the need for a separate washer.
• Excellent holding power in coarse UNC threads, providing a secure, vibration-resistant fastening in steel, brass, and other metals.
• Time and cost savings with fully threaded design, allowing for versatile engagement depth and simplified inventory for various metal thicknesses.
• Precision fit and reduced assembly errors with standardized 8-32 UNC thread size and compatibility with a No. 26 drill bit (0.147" diameter).
• Compliance with environmental and safety standards via RoHS 3, ensuring the screw is free from hazardous substances for global industrial use.

Professional Applications & Engineering Value

This 8-32 UNC tapping screw is engineered to address common challenges in metalworking, such as stripping, corrosion, and installation inefficiency. Made from green-dyed zinc-plated steel, it offers enhanced durability and corrosion resistance, crucial for outdoor or humid settings. The thread cutting feature with a blunt tip and coarse UNC thread enables self-tapping in aluminum, brass, sheet metal, and steel, reducing the need for pre-drilled threads and speeding up assembly. The flanged hex head provides a larger bearing surface, preventing pull-through and improving clamp load distribution, which is vital for maintaining structural integrity in demanding industrial applications. Ideal for HVAC, automotive, and machinery assembly, this screw ensures reliable, long-term fastening with minimal maintenance.

Specification Summary & Compliance

This screw adheres to UNC coarse thread standards with a size of 8-32 and features a fully threaded design for consistent performance. It meets typical dimensional tolerances for thread cutting screws (Type F) and is designed for use with a No. 26 drill bit (0.147" diameter). The product is RoHS 3 (2015/863/EU) Compliant, ensuring it is free from restricted hazardous substances, and manufactured to support reliable fastening in various metal substrates without additional compliance concerns.