product information Hexagon head washer face tek screws for metal- Hexagon Head Washer Face Tek Screws for Metal,
- Class 2 Finish
- AS3566 Class 3 Finish (C3)
- AS3566 Class 4 Finish (C4). Can be used in any external environment anywhere, except marine environments,
- Fixing roofing profile,
- Fasteners used for fixing metal to metal fences, signs, carports, fittings, sheds, trailers, roofing & cladding,
How to Use - Measure the total thickness of the materials to be drilled,
- Choose a screw with a drilling capacity equal to or greater than the total thickness of materials to be drilled
| Screw Gauge | Drilling Capacity | | 8-18 | 2.5mm | | 10-16 | 4.5mm | | 10-24 | 4.5mm | | 12-11 | 4.5mm | | 12-14 | 4.5mm | | 12-24 | 5.3mm | | 14-10 | 3.0mm | | 14-20 | 6.4mm |
- Determine the best head style for the intended application,
- Choose a screw long enough to allow at least 3 threads to protrude beyond the metal being fastened to,
- Select the correct driver for the screws being used,
| Screw Gauge | Driver | | Hex 8g | 1/4 Hex Socket | | Hex 10g | 5/16 Hex Socket | | Hex 12g | 5/16 Hex Socket | | Hex 14g | 3/8 Hex Socket |
- Fit the driver to a power screwdriver set to high approximately 2500 r.p.m,
- Put screw into driver and place at fastening position,
- Push sharply on screwdriver to create starting point,
- Squeeze screwdriver trigger and maintain firm end pressure until screw has drilled and fastened.
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