Value Collection -31828-3/4 Hex Thread Cutting Screw 8-32

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION -31828-3/4 is an 8-32 UNC hex head thread cutting screw designed for fastening into pre-drilled or punched holes in metal assemblies. Built from Grade 2 steel with a zinc-plated finish, this screw resists corrosion in standard indoor and light industrial environments. The Type F point features a blunt, tapered tip with cutting threads that chase existing threads or form new ones in thin metal, sheet stock, and structural components. Each package contains 50 pieces, making it suitable for both small repairs and production-volume applications. Licensed tradespeople and maintenance technicians working with electrical enclosures, HVAC equipment panels, and mechanical assemblies will find this screw a reliable standard fastener.

This screw is commonly used in light commercial and residential applications wherever a machine-thread fastener must cut or chase threads into ferrous metal. Typical installation scenarios include securing electrical panel covers, HVAC unit access doors, and sheet metal housings. The 8-32 UNC thread size is a widely specified standard thread in equipment manufactured to inch-based tolerances. The 3/4-inch length under head provides adequate thread engagement in materials ranging from light gauge sheet metal to thicker structural brackets. Available in a 50-piece package quantity to support both single-unit repairs and repetitive production tasks.

Key Features

• 8-32 UNC thread size for broad compatibility with inch-standard hardware
• Type F point cuts or chases threads in pre-drilled metal holes without a separate tap
• Grade 2 steel construction provides reliable tensile strength for general fastening applications
• Zinc-plated finish offers corrosion resistance in standard indoor and light industrial environments
• Hex head drive allows use with standard hex sockets, nut drivers, and wrenches
• Sold in a 50-piece package for maintenance, repair, and production use

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or general-use fastener for equipment and assemblies specifying 8-32 UNC hex head thread cutting screws with a 3/4-inch length under head.

Installation Notes

Installation is typically performed by electricians, HVAC technicians, or mechanical maintenance personnel. Always de-energize and lock out electrical equipment before fastening or removing screws on live panels or enclosures, in accordance with applicable NEC and OSHA lockout/tagout requirements. Ensure the receiving hole is sized correctly for the thread cutting action to avoid stripping thin material. Use a calibrated torque driver when fastener torque is specified by the equipment manufacturer.