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Metallics DWS9M 8 x 3 in. Bugle Head Phillips Drywall Screws - Steel Black Phosphate - Fine Threads - 1000qty

Metallics DWS9M 8 x 3 in. Bugle Head Phillips Drywall Screws - Steel Black Phosphate - Fine Threads - Each

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8 x 3 in. Bugle Head Phillips Drywall Screws - Steel Black Phosphate - Fine Threads - 1000qty

  • Kit Components

    • #2 Drive Power Bit

  • Additional Notes

    • Other sizes and quantities available by request | In the abscence of a single industry standard for Bugle Heads, these dimensions are offered as a guide; slight deviations are acceptable. | There is no single standard for drywall screw dimensions. These values are offered as a guide;deviations from these specifications may occur.

  • Features

    • Steel Black Phosphate Material
    • Bugle Head with Phillips Drive
    • Fine Threads
    • Includes Free #2 Drive Power Bit
    • 8 Diameter, 3" Length

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Minimum Purchase:
1000 units
Arra Compliant:
N
Buy American Compliant:
No
Division:
Electrical H1
Drive Type:
Phillips
Driver Size:
#2
Fastener Head Height:
0.020 - 0.039 in.
Fastener Head Type:
Bugle
Fastener Head Width:
0.315 - 0.363 in.
Fastener Length:
3
Field Application:
Hardwood, Light Gauge Steel and Light Gauge Aluminum
Hardness:
Rockwell C44
Language Code:
EN
Material Standard:
AISI 1018
Neurspe:
https://ideadigitalasset.com/DAMRoot/Original/10035/11237_ID-SPE-v1-ID-SPE-v1-Bugle_Hd_Phil_Fine_Thrd_Dry_Scr_Blk_Phos.pdf
Order Minimum Imperial:
1000
Order Minimum Uom Imperial:
TH
Pack Type:
Box
Phillips Recess Depth:
0.124
Phillips Recess Diameter:
0.176 - 0.201
Product Group:
Fasteners
Product Height:
6 in
Product Length:
7.25 in
Product Weight:
10.55 lbs
Product Width:
6.25 in
Screw Point Type:
Sharp Point
Sub Division:
Electrical-E H2
Thread Per Inch:
15
Thread Spacing:
Fine
Thread Type:
UNF
Department:
Electrical
Product Subgroup:
Screws
Product Type:
Drywall Screw
Type2:
Drywall Screw
Series:
DWS
Product Finish:
Black Phosphate
Product Details:
Drywall Screw
Product Material:
Steel Black Phosphate

Metallics DWS9M – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Are fine thread drywall screws like the Metallics DWS9M right for screwing drywall into metal studs?
Yes. The DWS9M is a fine thread screw at 15 threads per inch with a sharp point, and Metallics lists its field application as hardwood, light gauge steel and light gauge aluminum. Fine thread with a sharp point is the pattern used on light gauge metal framing; for wood studs a coarse thread screw bites better.
2) What thickness of drywall does a 3 inch #8 drywall screw suit?
At 3 inches long, the DWS9M is a long-leg screw meant for thick build-ups, multiple layers of board, or fastening through board into framing where you need deep penetration. For a single layer of 1/2 inch board on studs it is far longer than needed; a 1-1/4 inch screw is the usual choice there. Length is stated as 3 inches with a #8 diameter.
3) Will black phosphate drywall screws rust if used outdoors or in a damp area?
Black phosphate is a dry interior coating. The DWS9M is AISI 1018 steel with a black phosphate finish, which gives corrosion resistance adequate for interior drywall work only. For exterior sheathing, soffits, bath or any wet location, use a coated or stainless exterior screw instead.
4) Do Metallics DWS9M drywall screws meet Buy American or ARRA requirements for a public project?
No. The DWS9M is listed as not Buy American compliant and not ARRA compliant, with country of origin given as multiple. If your project carries a domestic sourcing clause, this screw will not satisfy it.
5) Do the Metallics bugle head drywall screws sit flush without tearing the paper face?
The bugle head is what does that. Head width runs 0.315 to 0.363 inch with a head height of 0.020 to 0.039 inch, so the tapered underside compresses the paper and seats flush for taping rather than cutting through it. Metallics notes there is no single industry standard for bugle head dimensions, so slight deviation from those figures is normal.
6) What driver bit do I need for the DWS9M screws, and is one included?
They take a #2 Phillips. Metallics includes a free #2 drive power bit with the box, so you do not have to source one separately. The Phillips recess is 0.124 inch deep with a 0.176 to 0.201 inch recess diameter, which is standard #2 geometry.
7) How many Metallics DWS9M screws come in a box and what is the minimum order?
The DWS9M ships as a box of 1,000 screws, and 1,000 is the order minimum. Box weight is listed at 10.55 lbs. Metallics states other sizes and quantities are available by request.
8) Are these screws hard enough to drive into light gauge steel studs without snapping the head off?
Case hardness is Rockwell C44 on AISI 1018 steel, which is the hardness range drywall screws are heat treated to so the recess and shank take the torque of driving into light gauge steel and aluminum framing. Use a depth-sensitive screwgun and keep the bit straight; cam-out is what strips heads, not the material.
9) Can I use the DWS9M to fasten into hardwood trim or blocking, not just drywall?
Yes, hardwood is one of the stated field applications alongside light gauge steel and light gauge aluminum. The sharp point starts without a pilot in most hardwood, though with 3 inch #8 screws near an edge or end grain a pilot hole avoids splitting. The bugle head will pull into wood rather than sit proud.
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