12 x 1-1/2 in. 5/16 Indented Hex Head Slotted Sharp Point Tapping Screws - Steel Zinc - 5000qty
Additional Notes
- Other sizes and quantities available by request | Dimensions for #9 diameter are independent of ASME B18.6.4
Features
- Hex 5/16 Head with slotted Drive
- Steel Zinc Material
- 12 Diameter, 1-1/2" Length
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Minimum Purchase:
- 5000 units
- Arra Compliant:
- N
- Buy American Compliant:
- No
- 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
- Material Standard:
- AISI 1016 - 1024
- Order Minimum Imperial:
- 5000
- Order Minimum Uom Imperial:
- TH
- Pack Type:
- Box
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- 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
- Torsional Strength:
- 83 lb-in minimum
- 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 Finish:
- Zinc
- Product Details:
- Type A Tapping Screw
- Product Material:
- Steel Zinc
Metallics DS1735M – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Is the Metallics DS1735M a self-tapping screw for sheet metal, or does it need a pilot hole?
The DS1735M is a Type A tapping screw with a gimlet (sharp) point, so it drills its own way into thin sheet metal, and is the classic sheet metal screw style for light-gauge steel, electrical boxes and strut accessories. It threads 11 per inch on a #12 diameter, 1-1/2 inch long. A pilot hole sized to the root diameter is still normal practice in heavier material; in light gauge the sharp point starts on its own.
2) Can I use the DS1735M on a Buy American or ARRA funded project?
No. The DS1735M is not Buy American compliant and is not ARRA compliant, with multiple countries of origin. On a federally funded job with domestic sourcing requirements you need a domestically produced fastener instead.
3) Does this hex head screw have an integral washer, and how much bearing surface does it give?
It carries a washer face with a 0.398 to 0.432 inch outside diameter and 0.022 to 0.039 inch thickness. Head height is 0.139 to 0.155 inch. That washer OD is what spreads load on sheet metal and over slightly oversized holes, and it is the number to check if you are fastening through a slot or a knockout.
4) Will the DS1735M screws hold up to impact driving without snapping the heads off?
Rated torsional strength is 83 lb-in minimum, with case hardness at Rockwell C28-38 on AISI 1016-1024 steel. That is standard tapping screw duty: fine for a drill/driver at a controlled clutch setting, but an unregulated impact gun can exceed the torsional rating and twist the shank. Back the speed off once the washer face seats.
5) Are these zinc plated screws OK for outdoor or damp locations?
Steel with a zinc finish, which is a dry-location and indoor-protected plating. For wet, exterior or corrosive installs, specify stainless or hot dip galvanized hardware instead; zinc plate will bloom white and then rust in standing moisture.
6) What standards do these #12 tapping screws conform to?
Head and drive dimensions follow ASME B18.6.3-2010; the thread form follows ASME B18.6.4, the standard for tapping screws. Material is AISI 1016-1024 steel. If your spec sheet calls out a B18.6.4 Type A sheet metal screw, this matches it.
7) How are the Metallics DS1735M screws packaged, and is there a minimum order?
Boxed, with an order minimum of 5000 pieces. That is a bulk MRO or jobsite quantity rather than a contractor pack, so it suits standardizing one fastener across a facility or a large electrical rough-in. Other sizes and quantities can be arranged by request.
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