Value Collection PFTCIF02503000-100BX Thread Cutting Screw

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION PFTCIF02503000-100BX is a 1/4-20 UNC thread cutting screw designed for creating threads in pre-drilled holes in metal, plastics, and similar materials without the need for a tapped hole. Built from Grade 2 steel with a zinc-plated finish for basic corrosion resistance, this screw features a flat head profile, Phillips drive, and a Type F point. At 3 inches in overall length, it is suited for through-fastening applications where flush seating is required. Tradespeople and maintenance technicians working on metal fabrication, HVAC equipment panels, enclosures, and light structural assemblies will find this fastener a dependable standard-duty option.

This thread cutting screw is appropriate for use in light-gauge metal, sheet metal assemblies, electrical enclosures, equipment housing, and general mechanical fabrication. The Type F point style cuts a clean thread path on entry, making it compatible with ferrous and non-ferrous substrates of moderate hardness. It is a common choice for field service technicians, electricians, and HVAC installers fastening panels, brackets, and cover plates where a countersunk flat head is needed for a flush finish.

Key Features

• 1/4-20 UNC thread size for wide compatibility with standard hardware
• 3 inches overall length for through-fastening in thicker material stacks
• Type F point cuts threads on installation, no pre-tapped hole required
• Flat head profile seats flush with the workpiece surface
• Phillips drive for use with standard bit drivers
• Zinc-plated Grade 2 steel construction for general-duty indoor use

Compatibility

Designed as a standard-duty thread cutting fastener for use in light-gauge metal, sheet metal enclosures, and similar substrates where 1/4-20 UNC thread cutting screws with a flat head and Type F point are specified.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed with a Phillips-tip screwdriver or power driver set to an appropriate clutch setting to avoid stripping the drive or over-torquing the fastener. Pre-drill the substrate to the correct minor diameter for 1/4-20 thread cutting screws before driving. Ensure the mating material is of sufficient thickness and hardness to hold the cut thread reliably. De-energize any electrical equipment before fastening panels or enclosures per applicable NEC guidelines.