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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 JTEKS1SS – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Do I need to pre-drill a pilot hole for these #8 Tek screws?
No. The JTEKS1SS is a self-drilling screw with a type 2 drill point, so it cuts its own hole and taps its own thread in one pass through light-gauge metal. One driver, no pilot bit, which is why electricians use them for mounting straps, boxes, and plates to metal studs and duct.
2) Are the Metallics JTEKS1SS screws stainless steel, and will they hold up outdoors?
They are 410 stainless steel. 410 is a hardenable martensitic stainless, which is what lets a stainless screw be hard enough to drill its own hole, and it gives better corrosion resistance than a plain zinc-plated Tek screw in damp or washdown locations. It is not as corrosion resistant as 300-series stainless, so for direct salt-spray or marine exposure specify a 300-series fastener with a hardened carbon point instead.
3) What thickness of metal will a #8 x 1/2 inch type 2 point self-drilling screw go through?
A type 2 drill point is the light-gauge point, intended for thin sheet and light structural metal rather than heavy plate. With only 1/2 inch of overall length on the JTEKS1SS, the usable grip is short, so it suits sheet metal, metal studs, and strut. For thicker steel step up to a longer screw with a type 3 or heavier point.
4) Can I use the JTEKS1SS to mount conduit straps and device boxes to metal studs?
Yes, that is the normal use. It is an electrical-trade self-drilling screw in the Metallics fastener line, and a #8 pan head with a Phillips drive sits flat against a strap or box ear without pulling through. The 1/2 inch length keeps the point from protruding far behind a stud flange.
5) How many screws come in a jar of Metallics JTEKS1SS?
Each jar holds 100 screws. The jar pack is the shop and truck-stock format, so an MRO stockroom standardizing on one self-drilling fastener can buy by the jar rather than by the piece.
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Does the Metallics JTEKS1SS come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics JTEKS1SS is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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