Price Drop 8 X 4″ Type AB Self Tapping Sheet Metal Screws Pan Head Phillips Drive Steel Zinc & Bake (700/Pkg.)

Type AB Self Tapping Sheet Metal Screws feature a pan head and Phillips drive for fast, secure fastening into sheet metal. Made from steel with a zinc plated baked finish, these screws deliver corrosion resistance and consistent tapping performance in standard metal fabrications.

Specs

Dimensions: Diameter: #8; Length: 4 inches

Finish: Zinc plated, baked coating

Drive type: Phillips

Thread type: Type AB self-tapping

Features

Self-tapping capability: Creates mating threads in sheet metal during installation, enabling fast, pilot-hole free assemblies in enclosure panels, HVAC duct work, and metal chassis.

Corrosion protection: Zinc plating with baked finish provides sacrificial protection against oxidation for indoor and semi-exposed environments.

Pan head design: Large bearing surface distributes load and reduces pull-out on thin metal sheets while maintaining a flush profile where clearance is limited.

Phillips drive: Positive engagement reduces cam-out and improves torque transfer with standard screwdriver and power drivers.

Material and compatibility: Steel core offers adequate strength for general sheet metal fastening; compatible with Type AB tapped holes and standard pilot-hole practices per application.

Typical use cases: Electrical enclosures, appliance assemblies, automotive interior trim, metal enclosures, and equipment housings where quick, repeatable fastening is required.