Diversitech 5765 Sheet Metal Screw 10x1 Hex Washer Slotted

Product Description

The DIVERSITECH 5765 is a number 10 by 1 inch steel sheet metal screw designed for securing sheet metal components in HVAC, refrigeration, and light mechanical assemblies. It features a hex washer head with a slotted drive and a taper point tip for self-starting in pre-punched or pre-drilled sheet metal. The 5/16 inch head diameter provides solid bearing surface and is compatible with standard hex drivers or a flathead screwdriver. Licensed HVAC technicians and sheet metal mechanics routinely keep this size on hand for panel, cover, and duct fastening work.

This screw is suited for residential and light commercial HVAC installations where sheet metal panels, access covers, and equipment enclosures require reliable mechanical fastening. The taper point design allows the screw to seat cleanly without deforming thin-gauge sheet metal. Its steel construction provides the strength needed for repeated service access and re-fastening across equipment maintenance cycles.

Key Features

• Number 10 by 1 inch thread size for standard sheet metal fastening applications
• Hex washer head with 5/16 inch head diameter for positive drive engagement and wide bearing surface
• Slotted drive accepts both flathead screwdrivers and slotted hex bits
• Taper point tip self-starts in pre-punched sheet metal without pilot drilling
• Steel construction delivers the mechanical strength required for HVAC panel and enclosure work

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement fastener for residential and light commercial sheet metal assemblies requiring a number 10 by 1 inch hex washer head sheet metal screw.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by HVAC technicians and sheet metal mechanics using a standard 5/16 inch hex driver or a flathead screwdriver. Power down the equipment and follow lockout/tagout procedures before removing or replacing any fasteners on live electrical enclosures. Do not overtighten into thin-gauge sheet metal, as stripping the material will compromise the fastening point. Refer to equipment manufacturer guidelines for fastener torque requirements.