S-96817A899 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 industrial environments.
• Enhanced torque transmission and reduced cam-out thanks to the Torx Plus IP8/T8 drive, allowing for higher tightening forces and minimizing tool slippage.
• Excellent thread-forming capability in plastics with TRS design and blunt tip, creating strong, permanent threads without pre-tapping and reducing assembly time.
• Secure and flush mounting achieved with the rounded pan head style and 4.25mm diameter, providing a low-profile finish and even clamping force.
• Full-length threading for maximum grip across the entire 12mm length, ensuring consistent holding power in various plastic thicknesses.
• Environmental and regulatory compliance with RoHS 3 and REACH standards, making it safe for use in regulated industries and global markets.
• Precision fit with recommended No. 45 drill bit (0.082"), facilitating easy installation and optimal performance in plastic components.

Professional Applications & Engineering Value

This M2.5 x 12mm Torx Plus TRS tapping screw is specifically engineered for plastic applications, where traditional fasteners may strip or fail. The 18-8 stainless steel material offers excellent strength and corrosion resistance, ideal for electronics, automotive interiors, and consumer goods exposed to moisture or chemicals. Its thread-forming TRS design with a blunt tip displaces plastic material to create robust, wear-resistant threads, eliminating the need for inserts and reducing part count. The Torx Plus drive (IP8/T8) ensures high torque transfer, minimizing assembly errors and improving production line efficiency. With a rounded pan head and fully threaded shank, it provides reliable, vibration-resistant connections in thermoplastic and composite materials, solving common issues like loosening and material cracking.

Specification Summary & Compliance

This screw features a metric M2.5 size with a 12mm length and 0.95mm approximate thread pitch, designed for precision fit in plastic assemblies. It includes a rounded pan head with 4.25mm diameter and 1.9mm height, Torx Plus IP8/T8 drive, and fully threaded shank with blunt tip for thread-forming installation. Manufactured to industry standards for tapping screws, it complies with RoHS 3 (2015/863/EU) and REACH (EC 1907/2006) regulations, ensuring environmental safety and suitability for global industrial use.