S-96001A103 Length 1/4" Tapping Screws

Key Features & Benefits at a Glance

• Superior corrosion resistance with 18-8 Stainless Steel construction, ensuring long-term reliability in humid or demanding environments.
• Enhanced torque transmission and reduced cam-out thanks to the Torx Plus IP5 drive, allowing for higher tightening forces and improved assembly efficiency.
• Secure, vibration-resistant fastening in plastic materials achieved through the tri-lobe shank design, which forms strong threads without pre-tapping.
• Optimized for plastic assembly applications with a blunt tip and 42 TPI fine thread pitch, minimizing stress cracking and providing consistent holding power.
• Broad compatibility and ease of installation using a standard No. 54 drill bit, streamlining the drilling and fastening process.
• Full threading along the 1/4" length ensures maximum grip and uniform load distribution across the entire fastened joint.
• Compliance with strict environmental regulations including RoHS 3 and REACH, making these screws suitable for global supply chains and sensitive applications.

Professional Applications & Engineering Value

This TRS tapping screw is precision-engineered for high-performance plastic assembly in industries such as electronics, automotive components, and consumer goods. The 18-8 Stainless Steel material offers excellent resistance to oxidation and chemical exposure, while the thread forming (TRS) design with a tri-lobe shank displaces plastic material to create strong, reliable threads without generating chips. This eliminates the need for pre-tapped holes, reduces assembly time, and minimizes the risk of plastic cracking. The Torx Plus drive (IP5/T5) ensures efficient torque transfer, reducing tool slippage and enhancing worker safety during high-volume production. Combined with a blunt tip and 42 TPI thread pitch, this screw delivers consistent clamping force and vibration resistance, making it ideal for securing plastic housings, panels, and internal components where durability and precision are critical.

Specification Summary & Compliance

This screw features a No. 0 size with a 1/4" length and fully threaded right-hand orientation. The thread diameter is 0.06" with approximately 42 threads per inch (TPI), and it is designed for use with a No. 54 drill bit (0.055" diameter). It complies with RoHS 3 (2015/863/EU) and REACH (EC 1907/2006) environmental standards, ensuring it is free from hazardous substances and suitable for use in regulated industries. The screw is manufactured to precise dimensional tolerances typical for thread-forming fasteners in plastic applications.