S-96817A984 Length 10 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.
• Enhanced torque transmission and reduced cam-out thanks to the Torx Plus (IP25/T25) drive, allowing for higher tightening precision and less tool wear.
• Strong, reliable threads in plastic materials through the thread forming (TRS) design, which displaces material without creating chips for secure, vibration-resistant fastening.
• Consistent flush seating and even load distribution provided by the rounded pan head, minimizing stress on the plastic substrate.
• Full 10mm thread engagement for maximum holding power in plastic assemblies, ensuring a robust and durable connection.
• Simplified installation with pre-determined drill bit size (No. 21 / 0.159"), reducing preparation time and ensuring proper hole fit for optimal thread formation.
• Compliance with major environmental regulations (RoHS 3 & REACH), making it suitable for global supply chains and sensitive applications.

Professional Applications & Engineering Value

This M5 Torx Plus TRS thread forming screw is engineered specifically for plastic applications, where traditional fasteners may strip threads or cause cracking. The 18-8 stainless steel offers excellent resistance to oxidation and chemicals, ideal for outdoor enclosures, electronic housings, and automotive plastic components. The thread forming (TRS) design creates strong, load-bearing threads by cold-forming the plastic, eliminating chips and reducing the risk of debris in sensitive assemblies. Combined with the Torx Plus drive (IP25/T25), it ensures high torque transfer with minimal slippage, speeding up production lines while maintaining joint integrity. Its blunt tip and fully threaded 10mm length provide consistent engagement, making it a reliable choice for high-volume manufacturing in consumer electronics, appliance, and industrial equipment sectors.

Specification Summary & Compliance

This screw features an M5 metric size with an approximate thread pitch of 1.8mm and a fully threaded, right-hand thread design. It has a rounded pan head with a diameter of 8.62mm and height of 3.5mm, driven by a Torx Plus IP25/T25 drive. Manufactured to precise dimensional standards for thread forming applications in plastic, it is designed for use with a No. 21 drill bit (0.159" diameter). The product is RoHS 3 (2015/863/EU) Compliant and REACH (EC 1907/2006) Compliant, ensuring adherence to strict environmental and safety regulations.