Metallics #10 x 5/8 in. Pan Head Phillips Type A Tapping Screws - Steel Zinc Finish
Professional Grade Fastening Solutions for Electrical Applications
Metallics delivers reliable fastening performance with these #10 x 5/8 in. Type A tapping screws featuring steel zinc construction and pan head Phillips drive design. Engineered to ASME B18.6.3-2013 dimensional standards with gimlet point configuration for secure threading into sheet metal and thin materials. The zinc finish provides corrosion resistance while the 12 threads per inch and Rockwell C28-38 hardness ensure dependable holding power across electrical, plumbing, and HVAC applications.
Professional Features & Benefits
- Steel Zinc Construction: Provides excellent corrosion resistance and durability for long-term performance in demanding environments.
- #10 x 5/8 in. Dimensions: Optimal size for securing electrical components, junction boxes, and mounting hardware with reliable thread engagement.
- Pan Head Phillips Drive: Offers superior driver engagement and torque transfer with standard #2 Phillips driver for efficient installation.
- Type A Gimlet Point: Sharp point design enables self-threading into sheet metal without pre-drilling, reducing installation time.
- ASME B18.6.3-2013 Compliance: Manufactured to precise dimensional standards ensuring consistent quality and compatibility.
- 48 lb-in Minimum Torsional Strength: Engineered to withstand installation torque and operational stresses without failure.
- 12 Threads Per Inch: Fine thread pitch provides secure engagement and superior holding power in thin materials.
Technical Specifications
- Arra Compliant: N
- Buy American Compliant: No
- Country Of Origin: MUL
- Department: Electrical
- Dimensional Standard: ASME B18.6.3-2013
- Division: Electrical H1
- Drive Type: Phillips
- Driver Size: #2
- Fastener Head Height: 0.122 - 0.133 in.
- Fastener Head Type: Pan
- Fastener Head Width: 0.357 - 0.373 in.
- Fastener Length: 8-May
- Field Application: Electrical, Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning Industries
- Hardness: Rockwell C28 - 38
- Height: 2.15 in
- Language Code: EN
- Material: Steel Zinc
- Material Standard: AISI 1016 - 1024
- Neurspe: https://ideadigitalasset.com/DAMRoot/Original/10035/11237_ID-SPE-v1-ID-SPE-v1-Pan_Slot-Phil-Combo_Self_Tap.pdf
- Order Minimum Imperial: 100
- Order Minimum Uom Imperial: JR
- Pack Type: Jar
- Phillips Recess Depth: 0.124
- Phillips Recess Diameter: 0.186 - 0.199
- Phillips Recess Width: 0.031
- Product Details: Type A Tapping Screw
- Product Family: Electrical Supplies
- Product Finish: Zinc
- Product Group: Fasteners
- Product Height: 54.61 MM
- Product Length: 3 in
- Product Subgroup: Screws
- Product Type: Type A Tapping Screw
- Product Weight: 259 g
- Product Width: 76.2 MM
- Screw Point Type: Gimlet Point
- Series: JTS
- Sub Division: Electrical-E H2
- Thread Per Inch: 12
- Thread Standard: ASME B18.6.4
- Torsional Strength: 48 lb-in minimum
- Type2: Type A Tapping Screw
- Weight: 0.57 lbs
- Width: 3 in
Professional Applications
- Electrical panel and junction box mounting
- HVAC equipment installation and service
- Plumbing fixture and component attachment
- Sheet metal fabrication and assembly
- Commercial and industrial maintenance
- Residential electrical installations
- Equipment grounding and bonding connections
Why Choose Metallics Quality?
Metallics fasteners are manufactured to precise ASME dimensional and material standards, ensuring consistent performance and reliability. The steel zinc construction with Rockwell C28-38 hardness provides the durability professionals demand, while the gimlet point design and 48 lb-in minimum torsional strength deliver secure, long-lasting installations across electrical, plumbing, and HVAC applications.
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Product Specs
- Minimum Purchase:
- 100 units
- Arra Compliant:
- N
- Buy American Compliant:
- No
- Dimensional Standard:
- ASME B18.6.3-2013
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Drive Type:
- Phillips
- Driver Size:
- #2
- Fastener Head Height:
- 0.122 - 0.133 in.
- Fastener Head Type:
- Pan
- Fastener Head Width:
- 0.357 - 0.373 in.
- Fastener Length:
- 8-May
- Field Application:
- Electrical, Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning Industries
- Hardness:
- Rockwell C28 - 38
- Language Code:
- EN
- Material Standard:
- AISI 1016 - 1024
- Neurspe:
- https://ideadigitalasset.com/DAMRoot/Original/10035/11237_ID-SPE-v1-ID-SPE-v1-Pan_Slot-Phil-Combo_Self_Tap.pdf
- Order Minimum Imperial:
- 100
- Order Minimum Uom Imperial:
- JR
- Pack Type:
- Jar
- Phillips Recess Depth:
- 0.124
- Phillips Recess Diameter:
- 0.186 - 0.199
- Phillips Recess Width:
- 0.031
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Product Height:
- 2.15 in
- Product Length:
- 3 in
- Product Weight:
- 0.57 lbs
- Product Width:
- 3 in
- Screw Point Type:
- Gimlet Point
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Thread Per Inch:
- 12
- Thread Standard:
- ASME B18.6.4
- Torsional Strength:
- 48 lb-in minimum
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Screws
- Product Type:
- Type A Tapping Screw
- Type2:
- Type A Tapping Screw
- Series:
- JTS
- Product Finish:
- Zinc
- Product Details:
- Type A Tapping Screw
- Product Material:
- Steel Zinc
Metallics JTS26 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Do Metallics #10 x 5/8 in. Type A tapping screws need a pre-drilled pilot hole in sheet metal?
No pilot hole is needed in thin sheet metal. The JTS26 uses a gimlet point, the sharp Type A point that threads itself as it drives. In heavier gauge or structural stock you still want a pilot, but for junction boxes, duct, and light sheet metal you drive it straight in.
2) Will a pan head screw sit flat enough for mounting a device or bracket in an electrical box?
Yes. The pan head measures 0.357 to 0.373 in. across and 0.122 to 0.133 in. high, so it gives a broad flat bearing surface against sheet metal and a low profile that clears most brackets and device yokes. If you need the head flush with the surface, you want a flat head countersunk screw instead, not this one.
3) Do Metallics JTS26 screws meet Buy American or ARRA requirements for a public works job?
No. The JTS26 tapping screws are not Buy American compliant and are not ARRA compliant, with multiple countries of origin. If your contract carries a domestic-sourcing clause, these will not satisfy it and you need a domestically produced fastener.
4) What size driver bit do I need for Metallics JTS26 pan head Phillips tapping screws?
A #2 Phillips bit. The recess is 0.186 to 0.199 in. in diameter and 0.124 in. deep, which is the standard #2 Phillips footprint for a #10 screw. A #1 will cam out and chew the recess; a #3 will not seat.
5) Is the zinc finish on these Metallics tapping screws good for outdoor or damp locations?
The zinc plating on steel gives corrosion resistance for indoor and protected work, which covers panel and box mounting, HVAC service, and plumbing component attachment. For sustained wet exposure, coastal air, or direct weather, specify stainless or a hot-dip galvanized fastener rather than zinc-plated steel.
6) What standards are these #10 tapping screws built to, and will they interchange with other brands?
Dimensions follow ASME B18.6.3-2013 and the thread follows ASME B18.6.4, with 12 threads per inch on the #10 diameter. Because both the head and thread geometry are to those published standards, a #10 x 5/8 in. Type A screw from another maker built to the same specs will thread the same holes and take the same driver.
7) Is a Type A tapping screw the right choice, or should I use a self-drilling tek screw?
Type A, like the Metallics JTS26, is a sheet metal tapping screw with a sharp gimlet point. It forms its own thread but does not cut its own hole in anything substantial, so it suits thin stock, existing holes, and punched box openings. A self-drilling screw with a drill point is what you want when you have to go through heavier gauge steel in one pass without pre-drilling.
8) How many screws come in a jar of Metallics JTS26 and how much does it weigh?
They ship 100 to a jar, and that is the order minimum. The packed jar weighs 0.57 lbs. Handy when you are estimating a truck stock load or a parts bin refill rather than buying bulk boxes.
9) Is 5/8 in. long enough for mounting a junction box or HVAC panel?
At 5/8 in. of length, the JTS26 is sized for fastening through sheet metal and thin mounting flanges, where full thread engagement happens in the first few threads anyway. It is not a wood or anchor screw, so if you are driving into framing or a thick substrate you need more length and a different fastener type.
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