Malco® Bit-Tip® BT231T Self Drilling Screw, #8-18, 3/4 in OAL, Hex Washer Head, Slotted Drive, Steel
MALBT231T
- Country of Origin: JP
- Diameter - Thread Size: #8-18
- Drive Size: 1/4 in
- Drive Type: Slotted
- Head Type: Hex Washer
- Manufacturer Name: Malco Products
- Material: Steel
- Overall Length: 3/4 in
- Point Size: #2
- Thread Length: 1/2 in
By drilling its own hole, Bit-Tip® produces the optimum hole size, resulting in better thread engagement and a tighter fit. One operation fastening also means no alignment problems. Bit-Tip® has a wide range of industry applications. Select the Bit-Tip® that's right for the job. Point length will determine metal thickness that can be drilled, tapped and fastened. Also, plywood, soft wood, composition board, drywall, insulation and laminates may be fastened to metal framing or components. Made from strong, high quality, specially heat treated steel. Bit-Tip® Self Drilling and Tapping Screws are precision cold forged insuring uniformity of dimension and drill point contours. The versatile Bit-Tip® Screw is an excellent replacement for fastening operations now using rivets, nuts and bolts, spot welds or adhesives. Bit-Tip® also eliminates the need for costly auxiliary fastening equipment such as drill bits, taps and welding equipment. Requires only a standard screw gun power tool rated at 2500 RPM equipped with drilling depth locator.
- Features and More
Features
- Trademarked and patented head markings indicate one and only genuine Bit-Tips®
- Drill and tap screws drill their own holes, taps a matching thread in steel 0.22 in Thk in less time than it takes to drill a pilot hole for other standard fasteners
- Bit-Tip® drill and tap screws produce optimum hole size for a quick tight fit
- 1575 lb tensile strength
- 42 lb tensional strength
- For 0.035 to 0.1 in Thk material
Application
- For structural/layered metal
- duct work
Standards/Approvals/Certifications
- US Patent No. D524/638
Warranty
- Limited Lifetime