Value Collection HTCIF02501500US-100BX 1/4-20 Unc Screw

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION HTCIF02501500US-100BX is a 1/4-20 UNC thread cutting screw built for anchoring into pre-drilled holes in metal, sheet stock, and structural members where a machine-thread engagement is required. The screw features a hex head drive for reliable torque transfer with a standard hex wrench or socket driver. At 1-1/2 inches in length under the head, it provides solid thread engagement across typical bracket, plate, and framing applications. Constructed from Grade 2 steel with a zinc-plated finish, it offers baseline corrosion resistance suitable for interior and protected exterior installations. The Type F point cuts its own mating thread as it is driven, eliminating the need for a pre-tapped hole in many thin-metal applications. Sold in a box of 100.

This screw is commonly used in HVAC equipment assembly, electrical enclosure fabrication, plumbing bracket installations, and general sheet-metal work where a reusable machine-thread connection is needed. The 1/4-20 UNC thread form is one of the most widely specified thread sizes in North American trade work, making this fastener a practical stock item for service trucks, fabrication shops, and maintenance departments. The hex head design accommodates both open-end wrenches and socket drivers, which is useful in tight equipment bays and panel enclosures.

Key Features

• 1/4-20 UNC thread form — widely compatible with standard North American fastener specifications
• Type F point cuts mating threads on installation, suitable for use in thin ferrous metal without pre-tapping
• Hex head drive for positive torque engagement with wrench or socket driver
• Grade 2 steel construction for reliable strength in general-duty fastening applications
• Zinc-plated finish provides corrosion resistance for interior and protected installations
• 1-1/2 inch under-head length for adequate thread engagement in standard plate and bracket thicknesses

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose 1/4-20 UNC thread cutting fastener suitable for use in ferrous sheet metal, light structural members, and equipment assemblies requiring machine-thread engagement.

Installation Notes

Thread cutting screws should be driven with a calibrated torque wrench or driver to avoid stripping the freshly cut mating threads — once stripped, the hole must be re-tapped or oversized. Ensure the base material is appropriate for Type F thread cutting; this point style is optimized for ferrous metals and is not intended for use in soft plastics or non-ferrous castings without verifying material suitability. When installing in electrical enclosures or HVAC equipment, follow applicable NEC or equipment manufacturer guidelines for fastener type and torque.