{"product_id":"steel-thread-cutting-screw-with-zinc-plated-finish","title":"Steel Thread Cutting Screw With Zinc Plated Finish, Hex Washer Head, Slotted Drive, Type F Point, 5\/16-18 Thread, 1 Inch Length, Pack Of 25, Heavy Gauge Metal Fastener For Sheet Metal, Aluminum, Cast Iron And Plastic","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eHeavy-Duty Zinc-Plated Thread Cutting Screws - 25 Pack\u003cbr\u003e\n✔️ Hex washer head with flange, slotted drive, Type F point, 5\/16-18, 1in long \u003cp\u003eThese steel thread cutting screws are built for tough metalwork and are ideal for joining heavy-gauge sheet metal, aluminum, cast iron, brass, and certain plastics. Pack of 25 screws keeps you ready for projects like metal enclosures, panels, and equipment housings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e✅ 5\/16-18 thread, 1 in length\u003cbr\u003e\n✅ Zinc plating provides corrosion resistance\u003cbr\u003e\n✅ Hex washer head with flange for bearing surface\u003cbr\u003e\n✅ Slotted drive for flat-blade screwdrivers\u003cbr\u003e\n✅ Pack of 25 screws\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e💡 What is a thread cutting screw with Type F point best used for in metal fabrication?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Handy explanation: It taps its own threads as it enters material, forming a secure hold without pre-threading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThread cutting screws create mating threads in the wall of a hole, enabling strong fastenings in heavy metals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType F point helps start cutting in heavy-gauge sheet metal and plastics, reducing thread skipping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHex washer head distributes clamping force and resists pull-out in tight spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZinc plating adds corrosion resistance for outdoor or humid environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Amazon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48267699716331,"sku":"VXB00GX10CBC","price":49.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/3268\/0683\/files\/61ib2GeLBKL_df2a576c-ce85-47e1-9608-7ce8be1f4680.jpg?v=1778725473","url":"https:\/\/vxb.com\/products\/steel-thread-cutting-screw-with-zinc-plated-finish","provider":"VXB Bearings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}