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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 JTEKS3 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Do I need to pre-drill before driving the JTEKS3 screw into steel stud or sheet metal?
No pilot hole needed. The #2 drill point on this #8 x 5/8 inch screw drills and threads in one pass, which is the point of a self-drilling (TEK style) fastener. Just drive it straight with a Phillips bit at a speed the steel can take.
2) Is a 5/8 inch self-drilling screw long enough for mounting electrical boxes and straps to steel studs?
At 5/8 inch overall, this #8 screw is sized for thin-gauge work: box mounting ears, straps, clips, and plate work against light-gauge steel stud or sheet metal. If you're going through a thicker assembly, say stacked metal plus a backing member, the 5/8 inch length will bottom out before the threads fully engage and you want a longer screw instead.
3) How many screws come in a jar of Metallics JTEKS3?
Each jar holds 100 of the #8 x 5/8 inch self-drilling pan head screws. The jar pack is the standard put-up for this item, which suits a service van or a shop bench where you pull a handful at a time.
4) What finish does the Metallics JTEKS3 screw have, and is it meant for indoor or exposed work?
Steel with a zinc plating. Zinc plating is a dry-interior finish, so it's fine for panel work, interior steel stud, and concealed MRO fastening. For wet, exterior, or corrosive locations, specify a stainless or coated exterior-rated self-driller instead.
5) What part number do I order for the Metallics #8 x 5/8 self-drilling pan head screw?
The manufacturer part number is JTEKS3, from Metallics. That number covers the #8 x 5/8 inch pan head Phillips self-driller in zinc-plated steel, supplied 100 to a jar.
6) What driver bit fits the JTEKS3 screw?
A Phillips bit. The head on this #8 x 5/8 inch self-driller is a Phillips pan head, so a standard Phillips insert bit in a drill or impact driver handles it, no square or hex drive required.
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Does the Metallics JTEKS3 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics JTEKS3 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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