Value Collection 31860 No. 10 Sheet Metal Screw Hex Washer

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 31860 is a No. 10 sheet metal screw designed for fastening thin metal panels, ductwork, electrical enclosures, and similar light-gauge metal assemblies. It features a hex washer head with a slotted drive, allowing installation with either a standard flat-blade screwdriver or a hex-drive bit. The Type AB point provides a self-tapping thread form suited for piercing and threading into sheet metal without a pre-tapped hole. Material is Grade 2 steel with a zinc finish for basic corrosion resistance in dry indoor environments. Length under head is 0.5 inches.

This screw is commonly used in HVAC duct fabrication and assembly, electrical panel and enclosure work, light-gauge metal framing, and general sheet metal fastening applications. It is sized for No. 10 thread diameter, making it a standard choice where moderate clamping load and secure thread engagement are needed in thin-gauge ferrous and non-ferrous sheet stock. Sold in a minimum order quantity of 50 pieces per order.

Key Features

• Hex washer head accepts both slotted and hex-drive tools for installation flexibility
• Type AB self-tapping point threads directly into sheet metal without pre-tapping
• Grade 2 steel construction provides adequate strength for light-gauge fastening applications
• Zinc finish offers basic corrosion resistance suitable for dry indoor environments
• 0.5 inch length under head suits thin sheet metal panels and enclosure skins
• Inch measurement system; length measured from underside of head

Compatibility

Designed as a standard No. 10 Type AB sheet metal screw for general-purpose use in light-gauge sheet metal assemblies, HVAC ductwork, and electrical enclosures where a hex washer head slotted drive fastener is required.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by HVAC technicians, electricians, and sheet metal workers as part of duct assembly, panel fastening, or enclosure work. Power down all electrical equipment before fastening or servicing enclosures. Use an appropriately sized hex driver or flat-blade screwdriver to avoid stripping the slotted drive. Do not overtighten in thin-gauge material, as the threads can strip the base metal.