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Product Feature :
Some self-tapping screws are also self-drilling, These screws combine a thrilling-like action and the fastener installation itself into only one driving motion (instead of separate drilling, tapping, and installing motions); they are thus very efficient in a variety of hard-substrate applications, from assembly lines to roofing.
How do I Choose the Correct Self-Drilling and Self-Tapping Screws??
Two important factors to consider when selecting a self-drilling screw are, material thickness and types of materials to be joined.
Key Design Features to Consider when Selecting a Suitable Self-Drilling Fastener :
*Drill Flute
The length of the drill flute determines the metal thickness that can be drilled. Drill flutes allow the drilled material to exit the hole. If the drill flute becomes completely imbedded in the material, the drill chips will clog the flute and cause the cutting action to cease. If this occurs, the heat from the drill chips could cause the drill point to become over-heated and fail.
*Point Length
The drill point is the unthreaded section from the drill point to the first thread. This length must be long enough to completely drill through the material before the threads engage. If the threads engage too early, they can cause the fastener to bind and break.
*Screw Wings
It is necessary to use fasteners with wings when fastening wood, over ½” thick, to metal. The wings will ream a clearance hole and keep the threads from engaging too early. If the threads engage too early, this could cause a separation of the fastened material from the base material (jacking). Once the wings hit the metal material, they will break off allowing the threads to engage.
Specification :
DIN 7504 Series
Per DIN 7504
Per IFI
Per SAE J78
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