Midwest Fasteners Zinc-Plated Steel Truss Head Modified Phillips Self-Drilling Tapping Screw

Midwest Fasteners Zinc-Plated Steel Truss Head Modified Phillips Self-Drilling Tapping Screw

Midwest Fasteners' Zinc-Plated Steel Truss Head Modified Phillips Self-Drilling Screw family gives contractors and fabricators a dependable tapping screw for sheet metal and light-gauge substrates, available in sizes from #8-18 x 1" through #8-18 x 2" (#8-18 x 1", #8-18 x 1-1/4", #8-18 x 1-5/8", and #8-18 x 2"). Every size in the line is built in steel with a silver zinc-plated finish, bores into compatible metal without a pre-drilled pilot hole, and pairs a low-profile truss head with a modified Phillips drive for solid bit engagement during driving. This self-drilling, tapping-style screw is designed for steady production use where consistent sizing and finish matter from box to box, whichever length the job calls for.

Key Features

• Screw Size Range: Available in #8-18 x 1", #8-18 x 1-1/4", #8-18 x 1-5/8", and #8-18 x 2" to match a range of substrate thicknesses and fastening needs.
• Material & Finish: Steel construction with a zinc-plated silver finish for corrosion resistance and a consistent appearance across every size in the family.
• Head & Drive: Truss head with a modified Phillips drive for a low-profile finish and solid bit contact during installation.
• Point Type: Self-drilling point eliminates the need for a separate pilot hole in compatible materials, speeding up repetitive fastening jobs.
• Product Type: A tapping-style screw purpose-built for self-drilling applications where a pilot hole is impractical.
• Country of Origin: Manufactured in Taiwan to Midwest Fasteners' specifications for consistent quality control across the size range.
• Color: Silver zinc finish matches common steel hardware for a uniform look across an assembly, regardless of length selected.

Technical Specifications

• Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete technical specifications.

Typical Applications

• Fastening sheet metal components without a pre-drilled pilot hole
• General metal fabrication and repair work
• HVAC and ductwork assembly where self-drilling screws speed installation
• Light-gauge metal framing and panel attachment
• Maintenance and jobsite repairs requiring a zinc-plated steel fastener in a range of lengths

Why Midwest Fasteners?

Midwest Fasteners manufactures this self-drilling screw family in steel with a zinc-plated finish for dependable, consistent performance from fastener to fastener and size to size. The truss head and modified Phillips drive are sized to hold up to repeated driving cycles, and the silver zinc finish provides corrosion resistance suited to ongoing production and maintenance use across the full #8-18 x 1" to #8-18 x 2" size range. For contractors and fabricators who need a steady supply of self-drilling screws with reliable sizing and finish in whichever length the job calls for, Midwest Fasteners delivers a straightforward, no-surprises fastener built for the job.