12 x 3 in. Pan Head Combo Sharp Point Tapping Screws - Steel Zinc - 100qty
Features
- Pan head with Phillips and slotted Drive
- Steel Zinc Material
- 12 Diameter, 3" Length
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:
- N
- Buy American Compliant:
- No
- Dimensional Standard:
- ASME B18.6.3-2013
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Drive Type:
- Slotted/Phillips
- Driver Size:
- #3
- Fastener Head Height:
- 0.139 - 0.151 in.
- Fastener Head Type:
- Pan
- Fastener Head Width:
- 0.407 - 0.425 in.
- Fastener Length:
- 3
- 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 Diameter:
- 0.252
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Product Height:
- 5.75 in
- Product Length:
- 3.5 in
- Product Weight:
- 2.37 lbs
- Product Width:
- 3.5 in
- Recess Penetration Gaging Depth:
- 0.098 - 0.124
- Screw Point Type:
- Gimlet Point
- Slot Depth:
- 0.055 - 0.077
- 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
- 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 JTS83 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will a #12 x 3 in. Type A tapping screw bite into wood studs, or does it need a pilot hole in sheet metal?
The JTS83 is a Type A tapping screw with a gimlet (sharp) point and a coarse 11 threads per inch, which is the configuration meant to self-start in wood, particleboard, and thin sheet metal without a pilot. In heavier gauge metal you still drill a clearance pilot, because Type A thread form is designed for thin stock, not structural steel.
2) Are Metallics JTS83 screws Buy American or ARRA compliant for a government job?
No. The JTS83 is not Buy American compliant and is not ARRA compliant, with country of origin listed as multiple. If your project carries domestic sourcing requirements, this part will not satisfy them.
3) What driver do I need for the Metallics JTS83 tapping screw?
The JTS83 has a combination slotted/Phillips pan head, so you can drive it with either a flat blade or a Phillips bit. For the Phillips recess, use a #3 driver. The recess measures 0.252 inch in diameter with a gaging depth of 0.098 to 0.124 inch, and the slot runs 0.056 to 0.067 inch wide by 0.055 to 0.077 inch deep, so a narrow cabinet-tip flat blade will cam out before it seats.
4) Is the zinc finish on these tapping screws OK for outdoor or damp locations?
The JTS83 is zinc plated carbon steel (AISI 1016 to 1024 material standard). Zinc plating is an indoor and dry-location finish, so it holds up in walls, ceilings, panel work and mechanical rooms. For exterior, wet, or coastal exposure, specify stainless or a hot dip galvanized fastener instead.
5) Do these screws meet a published dimensional standard for spec submittals?
Yes. The JTS83 is built to ASME B18.6.3-2013 for head dimensions and ASME B18.6.4 for the tapping thread form, with material to AISI 1016 to 1024. Note that Metallics states dimensions for #9 diameter screws are independent of ASME B18.6.4; the #12 here follows the standard.
6) How many screws come in a jar of Metallics JTS83?
They ship in a jar, with an order minimum of 100 per jar. A full jar weighs 2.37 lbs.
7) What are these Metallics tapping screws normally used for on the job?
Metallics lists the JTS83 for the electrical, plumbing, heating and air conditioning trades. At 3 inches long with a #12 diameter it is the length you reach for when you need to get through finished surface or blocking into framing, hanging strut, straps, boxes and equipment brackets.
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