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Product Specs
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Pack Type:
- Jar
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Screws
Metallics JATEKW300 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Are these I-Lag screws plated or bare steel, and can I use them outdoors?
These are plain steel, not plated or galvanized. Plain finish is meant for dry interior work such as fastening into wood joists and blocking inside a building. For exterior, damp, or corrosive locations, specify a galvanized or coated lag-type screw instead, because bare steel will rust.
2) Will a 1/4-14 x 3 lag screw work in concrete or a metal stud?
No. The JATEKW300 is a wood-thread lag screw with a sharp point, so it needs solid wood to hold. For concrete or block you need a masonry screw anchor or a sleeve/wedge anchor, and for light-gauge metal studs you need a self-drilling screw or a toggle. Using this screw in those substrates gives no reliable pull-out value.
3) What are 1/4-14 x 3 I-Lag screws used for on an electrical job?
They are a wood-thread lag-style screw used by electricians to anchor supports into wood structure, strut, backing, box and fixture hangers, and pipe clamps where a 3 inch embedment into joists, blocking, or studs is needed. The 1/4-14 thread is the coarse wood thread form, so it drives into wood rather than into masonry or steel.
4) Do I need to pre-drill a pilot hole for these sharp-point lag screws?
The sharp point lets the screw start and pull itself into softwood framing without a pilot in most cases. In dense or dry hardwood, or close to the end or edge of a member where splitting is a risk, drill a pilot sized just under the 1/4 inch shank. These are not self-drilling screws for steel; the point is a wood point.
5) What size driver or socket do I need for the Metallics I-Lag screw?
Lag screws in the 1/4-14 I-Lag range take a hex drive, so they are run with a nut driver or impact socket rather than a bit tip. Match the socket to the hex head on the screw in hand; a 3 inch lag at this diameter drives fastest with an impact driver fitted with a nut setter.
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Does the Metallics JATEKW300 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics JATEKW300 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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