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Screw 6 x 7/16 PN PH D-Pt Framing US (Jar 100)
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Product Specs
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Pack Type:
- Jar
- Product Group:
- Screws
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Fasteners
- Product Subgroup:
- Tapping Screws
- Product Type:
- Self-Drilling Drywall Framing Screw
Metallics JPDS1CD – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What size screw is the Metallics JPDS1CD framing screw?
It's a #6 x 7/16 inch pan head Phillips framing screw with a drill point. Short length, so it's meant for fastening through light-gauge metal framing rather than anchoring into wood depth.
2) Do I need to pre-drill for these #6 framing screws?
No. The JPDS1CD has a drill point (D-Pt), so it cuts its own hole in light-gauge steel stud and track as you drive it. One pass with a Phillips bit, no pilot hole.
3) Are Metallics JPDS1CD screws made in the USA?
Yes, the JPDS1CD is a US-made framing screw, which is what the US designation in the item description refers to. That matters on public and institutional work where domestic-material language shows up in the specification.
4) Will a 7/16 inch framing screw be long enough for two layers of metal stud?
At 7/16 inch overall, there isn't much shank behind the drill point, so it's suited to single-layer light-gauge connections such as stud-to-track or attaching a bracket or device bracket to steel framing. For stacked layers or heavier gauge, step up to a longer framing screw in the same #6 or #8 family.
5) Is this the right screw for mounting device brackets and straps in metal stud walls?
Yes, that's the usual use for a #6 pan head drill point framing screw on electrical rough-in: fastening mounting brackets, box ears, straps, and plates to light-gauge steel framing. The low pan head keeps the fastener out of the way of the finished wall surface.
6) What driver bit do I need for the Metallics JPDS1CD?
A Phillips bit. It's a PN PH head, pan head with a Phillips recess, which sits low and flat so it won't interfere with drywall laid over the framing the way a hex washer head can.
7) What is the Metallics part number for this 6 x 7/16 framing screw?
Order it as Metallics JPDS1CD. That's the manufacturer part number for the #6 x 7/16 pan head Phillips drill point framing screw in the 100-count jar.
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Does the Metallics JPDS1CD come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics JPDS1CD is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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