Small Parts 0608BTP Steel Sheet Metal Screw, Zinc Plated, Pan Head, Star Drive, Type B, #6-20 Thread Size, 1/2" Length (Pack of 100)

The zinc plated steel sheet metal screw with pan head and star drive has a Type B point for forming threads in 0.015"-to 0.050"-thick metals as well as nonferrous castings, plastics, and impregnated plywood. The Type B point has a blunt tip with finer spaced threads than a Type A point. Steel is often used in applications where strength is the primary consideration. The zinc plating offers corrosion resistance and has a reflective appearance. The pan head has a flat top and short vertical sides with a rounded top edge. The star drive, also called a Torx drive, has a six-pointed indentation that provides a large contact area for the driver, resisting slippage better than a Phillips or slotted drive. A star drive requires use of a Torx driver for installation and removal.Sheet metal screws, a type of self-tapping screw, have threads down the entire length of the shank for tapping and fastening thin material. The point style determines the type of material the screw can be used on, such as metal, wood, or plastic. These screws commonly have a sharp point that helps penetrate the material.

• Type B point has a blunt tip with fine spaced threads that are suitable for forming threads in holes drilled in 0.015"- to 0.050"-thick metals as well as nonferrous castings, plastics, and impregnated plywood
• Steel is often used in applications where strength is the primary consideration, and the zinc plating resists corrosion and has a reflective appearance
• Pan head has a flat top and short vertical sides with a rounded top edge
• Star drive has a six-pointed indentation that provides a large contact area for the driver, resisting slippage better than a Phillips or slotted drive