Pro Products PS8-12MSD Drill Point Screw 1/4 in Hex 1/2 in

Product Description

The PRO PRODUCTS PS8-12MSD is a Number 8 self-drilling point screw with a 1/4 inch hex drive head and a 1/2 inch overall length. Self-drilling screws of this type eliminate the need for a pre-drilled pilot hole, cutting their own path as they are driven. The hex drive head allows for fast installation with a nut driver or hex-tip power driver, making them a standard choice for sheet metal work, HVAC duct assembly, electrical enclosure mounting, and light structural fastening. HVAC technicians, electricians, and sheet metal workers regularly reach for this screw type during both new installation and service work.

This screw size is well suited for light-gauge sheet metal applications such as securing duct sections, attaching access panels, fastening equipment enclosures, and anchoring thin metal brackets. The 1/2 inch length is appropriate for single-layer or two-layer light-gauge material where a short fastener is required to avoid over-penetration. It is commonly used in residential and light commercial HVAC, electrical, and plumbing applications wherever a quick-drive sheet metal fastener is needed.

Key Features

• Number 8 self-drilling point eliminates the need for a pilot hole in light-gauge sheet metal
• 1/4 inch hex drive head is compatible with standard nut drivers and hex-tip power drivers
• 1/2 inch length suited for thin-material single or double-layer sheet metal fastening
• Fast installation reduces labor time in repetitive sheet metal assembly tasks

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or general-use fastener for light-gauge sheet metal applications in HVAC, electrical, and related trade work.

Installation Notes

This screw is installed by licensed HVAC technicians, electricians, and sheet metal workers using a 1/4 inch nut driver or a power driver with a hex tip. Ensure the material gauge is appropriate for the selected screw length to prevent over-penetration or inadequate thread engagement. Power down any electrical equipment or shut off HVAC systems before fastening panels or enclosures. Do not overdrive, as stripping the sheet metal will compromise the holding strength of the fastener.

Technical Specifications

• Drive Type: 1/4 inch hex
• Length: 1/2 inch
• Screw Size: Number 8
• Point Type: Self-drilling (drill point)

Standard Information

• Brand: PRO PRODUCTS
• Manufacturer Part Number: PS8-12MSD