S-90485A477 Length 12 mm 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.
• Efficient thread forming design creates strong, permanent threads in plastic materials without pre-tapping, reducing assembly time and tooling costs.
• Optimized for plastic applications with TRS thread profile and blunt tip to prevent material cracking and ensure secure fastening.
• Easy installation and removal with Phillips No. 3 drive, providing good torque transfer and compatibility with standard tools.
• Flush mounting capability thanks to the flat head with 90° countersink angle, creating a smooth surface finish in assembled products.
• Consistent performance with fully threaded M5 x 12mm metric sizing and 2.24mm pitch, delivering reliable engagement in various plastic thicknesses.
• Environmental compliance assurance meeting RoHS 3 and REACH regulations, making them suitable for regulated industries and global supply chains.

Professional Applications & Engineering Value

These M5 TRS thread forming screws are specifically engineered to address common challenges in plastic assembly operations. The 18-8 stainless steel composition provides excellent corrosion resistance, crucial for outdoor equipment, electronic enclosures, and automotive components exposed to moisture. The thread forming design eliminates the need for separate tapping operations, reducing production steps while creating strong, vibration-resistant connections in thermoplastics and other plastic materials. The Phillips flat head configuration with standard profile ensures flush mounting in countersunk holes, maintaining aesthetic appeal in consumer products while the 2.24mm pitch provides optimal thread engagement for secure fastening. These characteristics make them ideal for plastic applications requiring reliable, permanent fastening solutions without the risk of material stress or cracking.

Specification Summary & Compliance

These metric M5 x 12mm tapping screws feature full threading with standard TRS thread forming profile and are manufactured to precise dimensional tolerances. The flat head design incorporates a 90° countersink angle compatible with standard drill preparations (No. 21 drill bit, 0.159" diameter). Compliance includes RoHS 3 (2015/863/EU) and REACH (EC 1907/2006) regulations, ensuring environmental safety and material restrictions adherence for global manufacturing requirements.