Midwest Fasteners 50796 #9 x 2" Tan XL1500 Steel Tapping Screw

Midwest Fasteners 50796 #9 x 2" Tan XL1500 Steel Tapping Screw

The Midwest Fasteners 50796 is a #9 x 2" tapping screw built in steel with a Tan XL1500 coating designed to hold color and resist corrosion on exterior trim and siding work. It drives with a T-25 star bit for positive, cam-out-resistant engagement, and it ships in a Box so you have enough on hand for a full run of exterior fastening without constantly restocking. This is a dedicated exterior-grade tapping screw for contractors and remodelers who need a consistent color match alongside dependable holding power.

Key Features

• Size: #9 x 2" tapping screw, sized for solid engagement into wood and composite substrates.
• Material & Finish: Steel construction with a Tan XL1500 coating for a clean color match and added corrosion resistance on exterior-facing applications.
• Drive: T-25 star bit connection that resists cam-out and speeds installation compared to standard Phillips or slotted drives.
• Type: Tapping screw design for self-tapping engagement into pre-drilled or soft substrates.
• Package: Sold by the Box for jobsite-ready quantities.

Technical Specifications

• Product Type: Tapping Screw
• Product Finish: Tan XL1500
• Connection Type: T-25 Star Bit
• Product Material: Steel
• Package: Box

Typical Applications

• Exterior trim, fascia, and siding installation where color-matched fasteners matter.
• Deck and porch accessory fastening into wood or composite substrates.
• General exterior remodeling and repair work requiring a durable, weather-resistant screw.
• Fastening applications where a T-25 star drive is preferred for reduced cam-out on job sites.

Why Midwest Fasteners?

Midwest Fasteners builds the 50796 from steel with a Tan XL1500 coating specifically for exterior-facing work, pairing a color-matched finish with a T-25 star drive that holds up to repeated impact driving. Contractors get a consistent #9 x 2" size and finish in every Box, which keeps exterior projects looking uniform from the first screw to the last. It's the kind of straightforward, well-specified tapping screw that maintenance techs and remodelers can rely on without second-guessing the finish or drive type.