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Metallics JDS161V 6 x 1/2 in. 1/4 Indented Hex Head Slotted Sharp Point Tapping Screws - Steel Zinc - 500qty

Metallics JDS161V 6 x 1/2 in. 1/4 Indented Hex Head Slotted Sharp Point Tapping Screws - Steel Zinc - Each

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6 x 1/2 in. 1/4 Indented Hex Head Slotted Sharp Point Tapping Screws - Steel Zinc - 500qty

  • Additional Notes

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

  • Features

    • 6 Diameter, 1/2" Length
    • Hex 1/4 Head with slotted Drive
    • Steel Zinc Material

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Minimum Purchase:
500 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:
0.08 - 0.093 in.
Fastener Head Type:
Indented Hex
Fastener Head Width:
0.244 - 0.25 in.
Fastener Length:
2-Jan
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:
500
Order Minimum Uom Imperial:
CT
Pack Type:
Jar
Product Group:
Fasteners
Product Height:
2.7 in
Product Length:
3 in
Product Weight:
1.5 lbs
Product Width:
3 in
Screw Point Type:
Gimlet Point
Slot Depth:
0.033 - 0.046
Slot Width:
0.039 - 0.048
Sub Division:
Electrical-E H2
Thread Per Inch:
18
Thread Standard:
ASME B18.6.4
Torsional Strength:
24 lb-in minimum
Washer Od:
0.302 - 0.328 in.
Washer Thickness:
0.015 - 0.025 IN
Width Across Corners:
0.272
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 JDS161V – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will a #6 x 1/2 in. hex head tapping screw bite into sheet metal without a pilot hole?
The Metallics JDS161V is a Type A tapping screw with a gimlet (sharp) point, so it starts in thin sheet metal and forms its own thread as it drives. Type A screws are intended for thin-gauge sheet stock; on heavier steel you still want a pilot hole sized to the root of the 18 threads-per-inch thread.
2) Can I drive these Metallics JDS161V screws with a 1/4 in. hex driver, or do I need a screwdriver?
Both work. The head is an indented hex measuring 0.244 to 0.25 in. across the flats, so a standard 1/4 in. hex bit or nutdriver seats on it, and the slotted drive gives you a flat-blade backup in tight spots. The slot runs 0.039 to 0.048 in. wide and 0.033 to 0.046 in. deep, so use a thin cabinet-tip blade rather than a wide general-purpose one.
3) Are these screws suitable for a Buy American or ARRA-funded job?
Metallics lists the JDS161V as both ARRA compliant and Buy American compliant. Country of origin is recorded as multiple, so if your specification requires documentation of a single origin for a given lot, that is worth confirming against the shipped jar.
4) How many screws come in a jar of Metallics JDS161V, and can I buy a smaller count?
They ship as a 500-count jar, and 500 is the order minimum. Metallics lists other sizes and quantities as available by request, so if you need a different length or diameter in the same indented hex slotted Type A style, that is a special request rather than a stock break on this item.
5) Will the washer face on this screw cover an oversized hole in a panel or box?
The integral washer under the indented hex head runs 0.302 to 0.328 in. outside diameter with a 0.015 to 0.025 in. thickness. That gives you some bearing area over a slightly ragged or oversized #6 hole, but it is not a sealing washer and it will not bridge a badly enlarged opening. For that, add a separate flat washer.
6) How much torque will a #6 Metallics tapping screw take before it snaps?
Minimum torsional strength is 24 lb-in, with the screw case hardened to Rockwell C28-38 and made from AISI 1016-1024 steel. That is plenty for hand or clutch-set driving into thin sheet, but an unregulated impact driver will twist the head off. Set the clutch low.
7) Can zinc plated tapping screws like these be used outdoors or in a damp location?
The JDS161V is zinc plated carbon steel, which is a dry-interior finish. It holds up fine in panels, enclosures, and interior sheet metal work, but in exterior, wet, or coastal exposure zinc over steel will rust. Use a stainless or hot dip galvanized fastener in those locations.
8) What standards does the Metallics JDS161V indented hex slotted tapping screw meet?
Head and body dimensions follow ASME B18.6.3-2010, and the thread conforms to ASME B18.6.4. One caveat Metallics states: dimensions for #9 diameter are independent of ASME B18.6.4. That does not affect this #6 size, but matters if you are standardizing across the JDS series on a submittal.
9) What is the shipping weight and jar size on a 500-count of these #6 screws?
The 500-count jar is listed at 1.5 lbs, with jar dimensions of 3 in. length, 3 in. width, and 2.7 in. height. Light enough to carry several sizes in a van bin without eating into payload.
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