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Minerallac 14809-6 8 x 1/2" Sheet Metal Screw, Wafer Head, Phillips, Zinc Plated
The Minerallac 14809-6 is an 8 x 1/2" sheet metal screw featuring a wafer head design with a Phillips drive, finished in zinc plating for corrosion resistance. Sold in a convenient jar for shop and job-site storage, this screw is built for electricians and installers who need a reliable fastener for attaching lath, metal, and other thin-gauge materials in electrical and general trade applications. The wafer head profile provides a low-profile, wide bearing surface that resists pull-through on soft or thin substrates, while the Phillips drive allows fast, secure installation with standard driver bits.
Key Features
- Trade Size: 8 x 1/2" sizing suited for lath, metal, and thin-gauge fastening applications.
- Durable Construction: Zinc plated finish provides corrosion resistance for long-term performance.
- Wafer Head Design: Low-profile, wide bearing surface reduces the risk of pull-through on thin or soft materials.
- Phillips Drive: Compatible with standard Phillips driver bits for fast, secure installation.
- Jar Packaging: Screws are packaged in a jar for organized storage and easy access on the job or in the shop.
Technical Specifications
- Size: 8 x 1/2"
- Head Style: Wafer Head
- Drive Type: Phillips
- Finish: Zinc Plated
- Packaging: Jar
Typical Applications
- Metal Lath Attachment
- Sheet Metal and Thin-Gauge Fastening
- Electrical Enclosure and Panel Assembly
- General Electrical and Construction Trade Work
- Renovation and New Construction Fastening Tasks
Why Minerallac?
Minerallac fasteners are built for the demands of everyday electrical and trade work, combining a zinc plated finish with a wafer head design engineered to resist pull-through on thin materials. The jar packaging keeps screws organized and accessible, making the 14809-6 a practical choice for contractors who need dependable, ready-to-use fasteners for lath and sheet metal applications.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- list_batch:
- MIN-20260928
- Product Type:
- Sheet Metal Screw
- Product Finish:
- Zinc Plated
- Configuration:
- Wafer Head, Phillips Drive
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Self-Tapping Screws
- Product Size:
- 1/2"
- Product Group:
- Hangers, Supports & Fasteners
- Head Height:
- 0.102
- Head Color:
- Silver
- Thread Size:
- 15
- Driver Size:
- #2
- Country of Origin:
- Taiwan
- Thread Type:
- Type-A
- Head Type:
- Wafer Head
- Drive Type:
- Phillips
- Product Material:
- Steel
- Head Width:
- 0.384
- Product Length:
- 0.5 in
Minerallac 14809-6 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will a 1/2 inch sheet metal screw be long enough for my application?
The 14809-6 has a 1/2 inch overall length, which is a short screw meant for thin-gauge work: metal lath, sheet metal, and enclosure or panel assembly where you are fastening through one or two thin layers. If you are going through drywall into a stud or through thicker stacked material, a 1/2 inch screw will not get enough thread engagement and you want a longer #8 screw instead.
2) Why pick a wafer head screw instead of a pan head for fastening metal lath?
Wafer head screws have a wide, low-profile head, and on the 14809-6 that head measures 0.384 inch across and only 0.102 inch tall. The wide bearing surface spreads load so the head does not pull through thin or soft material like lath, and the low height keeps it from standing proud under a finish layer or a mating panel. A pan head sits taller and bears on less area.
3) What driver bit do I need for the Minerallac 14809-6 wafer head screw?
A #2 Phillips bit. The 14809-6 uses a Phillips drive and Minerallac specifies a #2 driver size, so a standard #2 Phillips bit in a drill or impact driver seats it fully. No proprietary bit needed.
4) Does the Minerallac 14809-6 need a pilot hole, or is it self-tapping?
It is a Type-A thread sheet metal screw, which is the coarse, sharp-point self-tapping thread made for thin sheet and lath. Type-A cuts its own thread in thin-gauge metal without tapping, though in heavier gauge a pilot hole sized to the screw's root diameter gives cleaner engagement and less wobble.
5) Is a zinc plated screw good enough for outdoor or damp locations?
The 14809-6 is steel with a zinc plated finish, which handles indoor and dry interior work and gives basic corrosion resistance in a shop or finished space. Zinc plating is a sacrificial coating, not stainless, so for exterior exposure, wet locations, or coastal air you should move to a stainless or hot-dip equivalent rather than relying on this one.
6) Can I use these screws to assemble electrical enclosures and panels?
Yes, that is one of the intended uses. The low 0.102 inch head height keeps the screw from interfering with gear mounted tight against the panel, and the #2 Phillips drive runs with the bit already in most electricians' pouches. Steel with zinc plating suits dry interior enclosure work.
7) How does the Minerallac 14809-6 come packaged for job-site use?
These #8 x 1/2 inch wafer head screws ship in a jar, which is the format most electricians prefer for a gang box or shop shelf: you can pour a handful into a pouch, reseal it, and the rest stay organized instead of spilling loose in a drawer.
8) What is the correct part number and size designation to order this Minerallac wafer head screw?
Order Minerallac part number 14809-6. It is the #8 x 1/2 inch sheet metal screw, wafer head, Phillips drive, zinc plated. If you are matching an existing spec sheet, the screw is silver in appearance from the zinc plating and is made in Taiwan.
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