Value Collection HTCIF-1001500US-100BX Thread Cutting Screw

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION HTCIF-1001500US-100BX is a 10-24 UNC thread cutting screw designed for creating its own mating thread in pre-drilled or punched holes in thin metal, sheet stock, and structural components. It features a hex head with a hex drive, a Type F point for controlled thread-forming action, and a zinc-plated Grade 2 steel construction for corrosion resistance in typical indoor and light-duty applications. The 1.5-inch length under head accommodates moderate material stack thickness. Sold in boxes of 100, this fastener suits production assembly, panel fabrication, and service work across HVAC, electrical, and mechanical trades.

This screw is used wherever a machine-screw thread must be cut directly into a drilled hole without a separate tap operation. Common applications include sheet metal enclosures, electrical panels, equipment housings, ductwork flanges, and light structural brackets. The hex head allows installation with a standard hex wrench, nut driver, or socket, making it practical in confined spaces. Tradespeople in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical service regularly use Type F thread cutting screws when tapping is impractical or when a factory-tapped hole is damaged and a self-threading replacement is needed.

Key Features

• Type F point cuts a clean thread in pre-drilled holes without a separate tap
• Hex head and hex drive accept standard nut drivers, wrenches, and sockets
• Grade 2 steel construction provides adequate strength for light to moderate clamping loads
• Zinc plating offers corrosion resistance in dry and mildly humid environments
• 10-24 UNC thread standard ensures compatibility with standard machine-screw hardware
• Box quantity of 100 supports production assembly and service stock replenishment

Compatibility

Designed as a standard 10-24 UNC thread cutting fastener suitable for use in pre-drilled holes in thin steel, aluminum, and similar materials where a Type F thread cutting screw of 1.5-inch under-head length is specified.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by qualified tradespeople familiar with fastener selection for the base material thickness and hardness. Ensure the pre-drilled or punched pilot hole diameter matches the recommended size for a 10-24 Type F thread cutting screw in the target material to avoid stripping or over-torquing. Apply fastener with a calibrated torque driver or nut driver and do not exceed the appropriate seating torque for Grade 2 steel in the given material. Avoid installing in live electrical enclosures without de-energizing the circuit per applicable NEC requirements.