Metallics QDS174 12 x 2 in. 5/...
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Metallics QDS174 12 x 2 in. 5/16 Hex Head Quadrive Sharp Point Tapping Screws - Steel Zinc - Each

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Model: QDS174

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12 x 2 in. 5/16 Hex Head Quadrive Sharp Point Tapping Screws - Steel Zinc - 100qty

  • Features

    • 12 Diameter, 2" Length
    • Made in the USA
    • Hex 5/16 Head with Hex, slotted, Phillips and square Drive
    • Steel Zinc Material

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Minimum Purchase:
100 units
Division:
Electrical H1
Fastener Head Type:
Hex
Product Group:
Fasteners
Sub Division:
Electrical-E H2
Department:
Electrical
Product Subgroup:
Screws
Product Material:
Steel Zinc

Metallics QDS174 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What driver do I need for the Metallics QDS174 tapping screw?
The QDS174 has a 5/16 inch hex head with a Quadrive recess, so it takes a hex, slotted, Phillips, or square driver. On a job that means a 5/16 nut setter in an impact driver for speed, or a #2 Phillips or square bit when you are working in a tight spot where a socket will not clear.
2) What size is a #12 x 2 inch sharp point tapping screw and what will it bite into?
The QDS174 is a #12 diameter screw, 2 inches long, with a sharp point. The sharp point is a type A/AB style tapper, so it starts in sheet metal, wood, and plastics without a pilot hole in thin material. It is not a self-drilling point, so for heavier gauge steel you drill first.
3) Are zinc plated steel screws OK for outdoor or damp locations?
The QDS174 is steel with a zinc plating, which is a dry-location and light-duty-exposure finish. It is fine for interior electrical work, strut, panels, and framing. For sustained outdoor exposure, wet locations, or anywhere near coastal air, go with a stainless or hot-dip galvanized fastener instead.
4) Why would an electrician pick a hex head screw over a Phillips pan head?
A 5/16 hex head drives with a nut setter, which will not cam out under an impact driver, and the hex washer face seats flat against sheet metal or strut to spread load. On the QDS174 you get both: the 5/16 hex for speed overhead, plus slotted, Phillips, and square recesses in the same head when a socket cannot reach the fastener.
5) Is the Metallics QDS174 screw made in the USA?
Yes, the QDS174 #12 x 2 inch hex head tapping screw is US made per Metallics' own product data.
6) Do I order the Metallics QDS174 by the piece or by the box?
QDS174 is the single Metallics part number for the #12 x 2 inch 5/16 hex head Quadrive sharp point screw, and it is handled as an each, with 100 pieces making up the standard carton quantity.
How fast can I get the Metallics QDS174 delivered?
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Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
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Does the Metallics QDS174 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics QDS174 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
How do I get technical support or installation help for the Metallics QDS174?
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