10 x 1/2 in. 5/16 Head Quadrive Self-Drilling & Tapping Screws - #2 Drill Point - Domestic Steel Zinc - 500qty
Features
- 10 Diameter, 1/2" Length
- 5/16 Head with Quadrive Drive
- Made in the USA
- #2 Drill Point
- Domestic Steel Zinc Material
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Minimum Purchase:
- 500 units
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Screw Point Type:
- Drill Point
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Screws
- Product Material:
- Domestic Steel Zinc
Metallics QTEKD5V – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Do the Metallics QTEKD5V self-drilling screws need a pilot hole in sheet metal studs?
No pilot hole. The QTEKD5V is a self-drilling, self-tapping screw with a #2 drill point, so it cuts its own hole and threads in one pass with a driver. The #2 point is the common point for light to medium gauge sheet metal, so it is the point you grab for strut, metal studs, and sheet metal strap work.
2) How thick a material will a 10 x 1/2 in. self-drilling screw hold?
At 1/2 inch overall length, the #10 QTEKD5V is a short fastener meant for thin stacked material, think sheet metal to sheet metal, strap to stud, box or bracket to light gauge steel. Once you are fastening through drywall, plywood, or any appreciable standoff, 1/2 inch will not reach enough thread and you want a longer screw in the same series.
3) Are Metallics QTEKD5V screws made in the USA for a Buy American job?
Yes. The QTEKD5V is domestic steel and made in the USA, which is what public work and federally funded jobs with domestic sourcing language usually require on fasteners.
4) What driver bit fits the Quadrive head on the Metallics QTEKD5V screw?
The QTEKD5V uses a Quadrive head, which takes a square (Robertson) driver bit rather than a Phillips. The hex washer head measures 5/16 inch across, so a 5/16 inch magnetic nut setter also drives it if you would rather run it off a hex driver.
5) Are the Metallics QTEKD5V screws rated for outdoor or damp use?
The QTEKD5V is zinc plated domestic steel. Zinc plating handles indoor and dry locations and incidental moisture fine, but it is not a stainless or hot dip coating, so for sustained exterior exposure, wet locations, or coastal air you should move to a stainless or heavier galvanized fastener.
6) Will a hex washer head self-drilling screw sit flush, or does it stand proud?
It stands proud. The 5/16 inch washer head on the QTEKD5V seats on the surface and spreads the clamp load, which is what you want on sheet metal and strap. If the finished surface has to be flat or something slides over it, use a flat or pan head instead, this head will not countersink.
7) How are the Metallics QTEKD5V screws packaged, by the piece or by the box?
The QTEKD5V is a 500 piece pack of the 10 x 1/2 inch Quadrive self-drilling screw, ordered under part number QTEKD5V. There is one configuration, so there is nothing to specify beyond the part number.
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Does the Metallics QTEKD5V come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics QTEKD5V is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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