Value Collection C52000373 Sheet Metal Screw 1/4 Pan Head

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION C52000373 is a 1/4 inch pan head sheet metal screw designed for fastening thin metal panels, brackets, ductwork, and light-gauge sheet metal assemblies. Driven with a Phillips driver, this screw features a Type A point for self-starting penetration into pre-punched or pre-drilled sheet metal without requiring a separate tapping step. The screw measures 2 inches in length under the head and is manufactured from Grade 18-8 stainless steel, providing corrosion resistance in damp or outdoor-exposed installations. Minimum order quantity is 50 pieces per order.

This screw is commonly used in HVAC duct assembly, electrical panel fabrication, light-gauge metal framing, and general sheet metal work in both residential and commercial applications. The pan head profile distributes clamping load across a wider bearing surface than a flat or oval head, making it well suited for applications where pull-through resistance is needed in thin material. Licensed HVAC technicians, sheet metal fabricators, and electricians regularly stock this fastener for service and installation work.

Key Features

• 1/4 inch thread size with Type A self-starting point for use in pre-punched or pre-drilled sheet metal
• 2 inch length under head accommodates multi-layer or thicker sheet metal stackups
• Pan head profile provides a wide bearing surface and flush-to-slightly-raised installation
• Phillips drive for compatibility with standard power drivers and hand screwdrivers
• Grade 18-8 stainless steel construction resists corrosion in humid and outdoor-exposed environments

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or general-use fastener for light-gauge sheet metal applications requiring a 1/4 inch Type A pan head screw with Phillips drive.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by HVAC technicians, electricians, and sheet metal workers using a Phillips-tip power driver or hand screwdriver. Ensure the substrate is properly supported and the pilot hole or punch diameter is sized appropriately for a 1/4 inch Type A thread before driving. Do not overtorque, as stainless steel fasteners are susceptible to galling when driven at high speed without lubrication. Follow applicable codes such as SMACNA duct construction standards for fastener spacing in HVAC duct assemblies.