{"product_id":"value-collection-hwtcif03100750us-100bx-thread-cutting-screw","title":"Value Collection HWTCIF03100750US-100BX Thread Cutting Screw","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VALUE COLLECTION HWTCIF03100750US-100BX is a 5\/16-18 UNC thread cutting screw designed for fastening applications where threads must be formed directly into the mating material during installation. The screw features a hex washer head with a hex drive and a Type F point, which cuts a clean thread path on entry. Constructed from Grade 2 steel with a zinc-plated finish, it resists corrosion in typical indoor and light industrial environments. The 0.75-inch length under head suits medium-depth fastening tasks in sheet metal, plastics, and similar substrates. Licensed tradespeople and maintenance technicians working on HVAC enclosures, electrical panels, and light structural assemblies commonly specify this fastener type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis thread cutting screw is suited for use in residential and commercial trade applications where a self-threading fastener is required and a pre-tapped hole is not available or practical. The Type F point style is commonly applied in sheet metal work, equipment enclosures, and mechanical assembly tasks. The hex washer head provides a bearing surface that distributes clamp load and resists pull-through. The zinc plating makes it appropriate for dry or mildly humid indoor environments typically found in mechanical rooms, electrical enclosures, and light fabrication settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eType F point cuts threads on installation, eliminating the need for pre-tapped holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHex washer head distributes clamping load and provides a positive drive surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGrade 2 steel construction provides adequate strength for light-to-medium duty fastening\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eZinc-plated finish offers corrosion resistance in dry and mildly humid indoor environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e5\/16-18 UNC thread standard ensures broad compatibility with standard tooling\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e0.75-inch length under head suits medium-depth fastening in sheet metal and enclosure panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned as an OEM-style replacement or direct-use fastener for applications requiring a 5\/16-18 UNC thread cutting screw with a hex washer head and Type F point in sheet metal, equipment enclosures, and similar light structural substrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation is performed with a standard hex driver or wrench sized to the 5\/16-inch hex drive. Ensure the mating material is rated for thread cutting fasteners before installation, as the Type F point is intended for materials that accept formed threads. Do not overtighten, as thread stripping in thin-gauge materials is a common failure mode with thread cutting screws. Follow applicable mechanical and electrical codes when fastening within energized enclosures or panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5\/16-18 UNC\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength Under Head\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.75 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hex Washer\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrive Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hex\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Type F\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial Grade\u003c\/strong\u003e: Grade 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e: Zinc-Plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e: UNC\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1 pound\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUNSPSC Code\u003c\/strong\u003e: 31161500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStandard Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e: VALUE COLLECTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/strong\u003e: HWTCIF03100750US-100BX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"VALUE COLLECTION","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51729571610930,"sku":"HWTCIF03100750US-100BX","price":1343.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/4519\/9983\/files\/b9e586cf9f2123eabc6a644352242287.jpg?v=1788706279","url":"https:\/\/voomisupply.com\/products\/value-collection-hwtcif03100750us-100bx-thread-cutting-screw","provider":"Voomi Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}