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Metallics JDS173SS 12 x 1-1/2 in. 5/16 Indented Hex Head Slotted Sharp Point Tapping Screws - 18-8 Stainless - 100qty

Metallics JDS173SS 12 x 1-1/2 in. 5/16 Indented Hex Head Slotted Sharp Point Tapping Screws - 18-8 Stainless - Each

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12 x 1-1/2 in. 5/16 Indented Hex Head Slotted Sharp Point Tapping Screws - 18-8 Stainless - 100qty

  • Features

    • Hex 5/16 Head with slotted Drive
    • Fastening stainless steel parts to aluminum or steel can cause a type of corrosion known as a galvanic couple in some environments.
    • 12 Diameter, 1-1/2" Length
    • 18-8 Stainless Material

  • Additional Notes

    • Other sizes and quantities available by request | Dimensions for #9 diameter are independent of ASME B18.6.4

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Minimum Purchase:
100 units
Arra Compliant:
C
Buy American Compliant:
C
Dimensional Standard:
ASME B18.6.3-2010
Division:
Electrical H1
Drive Type:
Hex/Slotted
Fastener Head Height:
0.139 - 0.155 in.
Fastener Head Type:
Indented Hex
Fastener Head Width:
0.305 - 0.312 in.
Fastener Length:
1/1/02
Hardness:
RockweII C28-38
Language Code:
EN
Neurspe:
https://ideadigitalasset.com/DAMRoot/Original/10035/11237_ID-SPE-v1-ID-SPE-v1-Indent_Hex_Head_Slot_TS.pdf
Order Minimum Imperial:
100
Order Minimum Uom Imperial:
CT
Pack Type:
Jar
Product Group:
Fasteners
Product Height:
3.6 in
Product Length:
3 in
Product Weight:
1.35 lbs
Product Width:
3 in
Screw Point Type:
Gimlet Point
Slot Depth:
0.077 - 0.093
Slot Width:
0.056 - 0.067
Sub Division:
Electrical-E H2
Thread Per Inch:
11
Thread Standard:
ASME B18.6.4
Washer Od:
0.398 - 0.432 in.
Washer Thickness:
0.022 - 0.039 IN
Width Across Corners:
0.34
Department:
Electrical
Product Subgroup:
Screws
Product Type:
Type A Tapping Screw
Type2:
Type A Tapping Screw
Series:
JDS
Product Details:
Type A Tapping Screw
Product Material:
18-8 Stainless

Metallics JDS173SS – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will a #12 sharp point tapping screw bite into sheet metal without a pilot hole?
The JDS173SS is a Type A tapping screw with a gimlet (sharp) point, which is what lets it start in thin sheet metal, sheet steel duct, and similar light-gauge material with minimal or no pilot. Thread count is 11 per inch, the coarse spacing Type A uses to hold in thin stock. For thicker plate or structural steel you want a drilled pilot and a Type F or self-drilling screw instead.
2) Is this screw OK to use outdoors or in a wet area?
The screw is 18-8 stainless, so corrosion resistance is good for exterior and damp interior work. One caution the manufacturer flags: driving stainless into aluminum or steel can set up a galvanic couple and corrode the softer base metal in some environments. If you are fastening into aluminum trim or enclosures in a coastal or chemically aggressive location, isolate the joint or pick a matched-metal fastener.
3) Does the JDS173SS have a built-in washer under the head?
Yes, it is an indented hex washer head. The integral washer measures 0.398 to 0.432 inch outside diameter with a washer thickness of 0.022 to 0.039 inch, and head height runs 0.139 to 0.155 inch. That flange spreads the clamp load, so you usually do not need to add a separate washer on sheet metal or over slightly oversized holes.
4) How are Metallics JDS173SS screws packaged and what is the minimum order?
They come in a jar, 100 count, and 100 is the order minimum. Shipping weight on the jar is 1.35 lbs. If you need a different size or a larger bulk quantity, Metallics offers other sizes and counts by request.
5) Will these screws meet a Buy American or ARRA requirement on a federal job?
Metallics lists the JDS173SS as compliant for both Buy American and ARRA. Country of origin is recorded as multiple, so if your specification demands a single documented origin, request the mill or origin paperwork for the lot you receive.
6) Is a #12 x 1-1/2 inch screw long enough for mounting electrical boxes and straps to studs?
At 1-1/2 inches of length in a #12 diameter, the JDS173SS gives enough thread engagement for mounting boxes, straps, and raceway to wood studs, sheet metal, or light steel framing while leaving the hex washer head seated flat on the bracket. On thin sheet it is more length than the joint needs, so expect the point to protrude behind the panel, which matters if you are working against a finished surface or a conductor path.
7) What dimensional standard do these indented hex head tapping screws follow?
Head and body dimensions follow ASME B18.6.3-2010, and the thread conforms to ASME B18.6.4, the tapping screw thread standard. Hardness is Rockwell C28-38. One exception the manufacturer notes: dimensions for the #9 diameter are independent of ASME B18.6.4.
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