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Metallics JDS187 14 x 2-1/2 in. 3/8 Indented Hex Head Slotted Sharp Point Tapping Screws - Steel Zinc - 100qty

Metallics JDS187 14 x 2-1/2 in. 3/8 Indented Hex Head Slotted Sharp Point Tapping Screws - Steel Zinc - Each

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  • Additional Notes

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

  • Features

    • 14 Diameter, 2-1/2" Length
    • Hex 3/8 Head with slotted Drive
    • Steel Zinc Material

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Minimum Purchase:
100 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:
0.172 - 0.19 in.
Fastener Head Type:
Indented Hex
Fastener Head Width:
0.367 - 0.375 in.
Fastener Length:
2/1/02
Field Application:
Light Metal Assembly such as Electrical Outlets, Framing and Various Other Sheet Metal
Hardness:
RockweII C28-38
Language Code:
EN
Material Standard:
AISI 1016 - 1024
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:
JR
Pack Type:
Jar
Product Group:
Fasteners
Product Height:
5.75 in
Product Length:
3.5 in
Product Weight:
2.91 lbs
Product Width:
3.5 in
Screw Point Type:
Gimlet Point
Slot Depth:
0.083 - 0.101
Slot Width:
0.064 - 0.075
Sub Division:
Electrical-E H2
Thread Per Inch:
10
Thread Standard:
ASME B18.6.4
Torsional Strength:
125 lb-in minimum
Washer Od:
0.480 - 0.520 in.
Washer Thickness:
0.030 - 0.050 IN
Width Across Corners:
0.409
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 JDS187 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What size wrench or driver do I need for the Metallics JDS187 hex head tapping screw?
It takes a 3/8 inch hex driver. The head measures 0.367 to 0.375 inch across the flats and 0.409 inch across the corners, so a 3/8 nut driver or socket seats properly. The head is also slotted (slot width 0.064 to 0.075 inch, depth 0.083 to 0.101 inch), so a flat blade works when you cannot get a socket into tight box work.
2) Do I need to pre-drill for a #14 Type A sheet metal screw, or will it start on its own?
The JDS187 is a Type A tapping screw with a gimlet (sharp) point, so it starts in thin sheet metal without a tapping operation. In heavier gauge or structural steel you still want a pilot hole, because a Type A thread cuts its own mating thread only in light stock. Thread pitch is 10 threads per inch to the ASME B18.6.4 thread standard.
3) Can I use Metallics JDS187 screws on a Buy American or ARRA funded project?
No. These screws are not Buy American compliant and are not ARRA compliant, with multiple countries of origin. On a federally funded job with domestic sourcing requirements, you will need a fastener line that carries a domestic origin certification.
4) What is this #14 x 2-1/2 in. indented hex head screw actually used for on an electrical job?
Light metal assembly: electrical outlet and device boxes, metal framing, and general sheet metal work. The 2-1/2 inch length gives enough reach to pass through a box or bracket and still thread into the stud or channel behind it.
5) How many screws come in a jar of Metallics JDS187?
They ship 100 to a jar, and 100 is the order minimum. The jar weighs 2.91 lbs.
6) Will a zinc plated steel tapping screw hold up outdoors or in a damp location?
The JDS187 is carbon steel with a zinc plated finish, which is a mild indoor corrosion coating. It is fine for dry interior box work, metal framing, and conditioned mechanical rooms. For exterior, wet, or coastal work, specify stainless or a heavier coated fastener instead, since zinc plating on steel will eventually bloom and rust.
7) How much driving torque will these screws take before snapping?
Minimum torsional strength is 125 lb-in, with case hardness of Rockwell C28-38 on AISI 1016 to 1024 steel. That is enough for impact or screwgun driving in sheet metal, but back the clutch off in heavier stock, since a #14 Type A thread will reach its torque limit before the head strips.
8) Does this screw have a built-in washer under the head, and how much bearing surface does it give?
Yes, it is an indented hex washer head. The washer flange runs 0.480 to 0.520 inch outside diameter at 0.030 to 0.050 inch thick, with overall head height of 0.172 to 0.190 inch. That flange spreads the load over an oversized or slotted hole in thin sheet without a separate washer.
9) What dimensional standard do these indented hex head slotted tapping screws meet?
Head and body dimensions follow ASME B18.6.3-2010, and the threads follow ASME B18.6.4. That means a submittal calling out a standard B18.6.3 hex washer head tapping screw is satisfied. One caveat from Metallics: dimensions for #9 diameter sizes in this family fall outside ASME B18.6.4.
10) I need a different length or a bulk quantity of this Metallics hex head tapping screw. Is the JDS series offered in other sizes?
Yes. The JDS series of indented hex head slotted sharp point tapping screws runs in other diameters and lengths beyond the #14 x 2-1/2 inch JDS187, and other pack quantities are available by request. Specify the diameter and length you need along with the JDS series designation.
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Does the Metallics JDS187 come with a warranty?
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