S-99461A725 Length 3/8" Tapping Screws

Key Features & Benefits at a Glance

• Superior corrosion resistance with 18-8 stainless steel construction, ideal for demanding environments and extended service life.
• Eliminates the need for pre-tapped holes through advanced TRS thread forming technology, reducing assembly steps and labor costs.
• Exceptional drive stability and reduced cam-out provided by the Phillips No. 1 drive, ensuring efficient and secure installation.
• Enhanced material displacement and superior strip-out resistance due to the tri-lobe shank cross-section, creating durable, high-strength threads in plastic.
• Precise installation and reduced risk of material cracking with a blunt tip design, protecting delicate plastic components during fastening.
• Full-length threading for maximum grip and holding power across the entire 3/8" length, ensuring a reliable and vibration-resistant connection.
• Compliance with major environmental regulations including RoHS 3 and REACH, making them suitable for global supply chains and sensitive applications.

Professional Applications & Engineering Value

This No. 2 x 3/8" stainless steel tapping screw is engineered specifically for plastic fastening challenges. The TRS thread forming method and tri-lobe shank work in tandem to cold-form a mating thread in ductile plastics, eliminating the need for inserts and providing exceptional resistance to vibration loosening. The 18-8 stainless steel material offers excellent strength and corrosion resistance, which is critical for electronics enclosures, automotive trim, and outdoor equipment where durability is paramount. The combination of a Phillips pan head and a blunt tip ensures a flush finish and prevents damage to the plastic substrate, streamlining high-volume assembly lines and reducing the risk of product failure.

Specification Summary & Compliance

This screw conforms to a 0.086" thread diameter with 28 threads per inch (TPI) and a unified thread forming (TRS) standard. The 3/8" length is fully threaded for maximum engagement. It is manufactured to be RoHS 3 (2015/863/EU) Compliant and REACH (EC 1907/2006) Compliant, ensuring adherence to strict international environmental and safety standards for hazardous substances.