Value Collection R52000882 Thread Cutting Screw 8-32 Unc

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION R52000882 is an 8-32 UNC thread cutting screw designed for secure fastening in metal and hard plastic assemblies. Built from 410 stainless steel, this screw offers good corrosion resistance and strength in moderate-exposure environments. The pan head profile sits flush against the work surface and distributes clamping load evenly. A Number 2 Phillips drive provides a familiar, widely available interface for installation with standard power drivers or manual screwdrivers. The Type F point features a blunt, tapered end with cutting flutes that tap threads into pre-drilled holes as the screw is driven, eliminating a separate tapping step in light-gauge sheet metal and similar substrates.

This fastener is commonly used in HVAC equipment panels, electrical enclosures, light-gauge sheet metal fabrication, and similar assemblies where a self-tapping connection is required without a pre-tapped hole. The 3/8 inch length under head suits thin-material applications where minimal fastener protrusion is needed. Installers in HVAC, electrical, and general mechanical trades will find this screw appropriate for panel assembly, equipment housing attachment, and bracket fastening. Sold individually per package with a minimum order quantity of 100 pieces.

Key Features

• 410 stainless steel construction provides corrosion resistance suitable for moderate-exposure service environments
• Type F point cuts threads into pre-drilled holes, eliminating a separate tapping operation in light-gauge sheet metal
• Pan head profile distributes clamping load across the work surface and resists pull-through
• Number 2 Phillips drive is compatible with standard power drivers and hand screwdrivers
• 8-32 UNC thread form meets ASME B18.6.3 and ASME B18.6.4 dimensional standards
• 3/8 inch length under head suits thin-panel and light-gauge sheet metal applications

Compatibility

Designed as a standard 8-32 UNC thread cutting fastener for use in light-gauge sheet metal panels, electrical enclosures, and HVAC equipment housings requiring a Type F point self-tapping screw.

Installation Notes

A pre-drilled clearance or pilot hole sized to the thread minor diameter is required before driving a Type F thread cutting screw. Power down and de-energize any electrical enclosure or HVAC equipment before fastening panels or covers. Use a Number 2 Phillips bit in good condition to prevent cam-out and head damage. Do not overtorque stainless steel fasteners, as galling can occur at high rotational speeds — reduce driver speed when approaching final seating.