S-96001A264 Length 1/2" Tapping Screws

Key Features & Benefits at a Glance

• Superior corrosion resistance with 18-8 Stainless Steel construction for long-lasting performance in demanding environments.
• Enhanced torque transmission and reduced cam-out using the Torx Plus IP15 drive, ensuring secure and efficient installation.
• Reliable thread forming in plastics with the TRS Tri-Lobe shank design, creating strong, permanent threads without pre-tapping.
• Optimized for 1/8" drill bits, streamlining the installation process and reducing assembly time and errors.
• Secure and broad-bearing fastening provided by the rounded pan head, distributing clamp load effectively.
• Full 1/2" thread engagement for maximum holding power and pull-out resistance in plastic substrates.
• Compliance with RoHS 3 and REACH regulations, ensuring environmental safety and suitability for global markets.

Professional Applications & Engineering Value

This No. 6 x 1/2" TRS thread forming screw is engineered specifically for high-performance plastic applications. The 18-8 Stainless Steel material provides excellent resistance to corrosion and oxidation, which is critical in industrial and outdoor settings. The Tri-Lobe shank and thread forming design displace plastic material to form strong, clean internal threads, eliminating the need for pre-tapped holes and reducing the risk of stress cracking in brittle plastics. Combined with the Torx Plus IP15 drive, it offers superior torque transfer, minimizing tool slippage and head stripping during high-speed assembly. This makes it an ideal tapping screw for automotive trim, electronics enclosures, and appliance manufacturing, where reliability and installation efficiency are paramount.

Specification Summary & Compliance

This screw features a No. 6 screw size with a 0.138" thread diameter and 19 TPI fully threaded right-hand thread. The head is a standard pan style with a 0.27" diameter and 0.097" height, driven by a Torx Plus T15/IP15 drive. It is designed for use with a 1/8" drill bit (0.125" diameter). The product is manufactured to typical industrial standards for thread forming tapping screws and is compliant with RoHS 3 (2015/863/EU) and REACH (EC 1907/2006) regulations.