S-97349A413 Length 3/8" 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.
• Excellent thread-forming capability with DST design creates strong, permanent threads in plastic materials without pre-tapping.
• Optimized for plastic applications with blunt tip and thread forming action to prevent material cracking and ensure secure fastening.
• Enhanced driving efficiency with Phillips No. 1 drive and pan head design for better torque transfer and flush installation.
• Maximum holding power through fully threaded shank design that distributes load evenly across the entire fastener length.
• Precision compatibility with No. 48 drill bit (0.076" diameter) for perfect pilot hole preparation in plastic components.
• Regulatory compliance meets RoHS 3 and REACH standards for safe use in various industrial applications.

Professional Applications & Engineering Value

These 18-8 stainless steel tapping screws are specifically engineered for plastic assembly applications where material integrity and long-term performance are critical. The thread forming design (DST type) creates strong, permanent threads in plastic substrates without generating chips, eliminating the risk of contamination in sensitive assemblies. The blunt tip and controlled thread form prevent stress concentration and material cracking, while the fully threaded configuration ensures maximum engagement and pull-out resistance. The Phillips pan head provides a low-profile finish with excellent drive stability, making these screws ideal for electronic enclosures, automotive trim, consumer products, and industrial equipment where reliable plastic-to-plastic or plastic-to-metal fastening is required.

Specification Summary & Compliance

This No. 2 x 3/8" tapping screw features a 0.086" thread diameter with 32 TPI right-hand threading, manufactured to precise dimensional standards for consistent performance. The screw is designed for use with No. 48 drill bit (0.076" diameter) pilot holes in plastic materials. Compliance includes RoHS 3 (2015/863/EU) and REACH (EC 1907/2006) regulations, ensuring environmental safety and material restrictions are met for industrial applications worldwide.