Value Collection R52000896 8-32 Unc Thread Cutting Screw

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION R52000896 is an 8-32 UNC thread cutting screw designed for creating its own mating thread in pre-drilled or punched holes in metal. This screw features a pan head profile with a Number 2 Phillips drive and a Type F point, which uses chip-clearing flutes to cut clean threads without a tap. The shank length under the head measures 0.75 inches. The screw is manufactured from 410 stainless steel, providing corrosion resistance suitable for light industrial and maintenance environments. It conforms to ASME B18.6.3 and ASME B18.6.4 dimensional standards. Electricians, HVAC techs, and sheet metal workers commonly use this fastener for panel assembly and equipment enclosure work.

This thread cutting screw is used in applications where a machine-screw thread is needed in thin metal, sheet stock, or light-gauge structural material. The Type F point is well suited for use in ferrous metals where a clean thread form is required without a pre-tapped hole. It is a standard fastener for enclosure assembly, junction box mounting, control panel fabrication, and HVAC equipment installation. This screw is sold in minimum order quantities of 100 pieces per purchase.

Key Features

• Type F point cuts clean machine-screw threads in pre-drilled holes in ferrous metal without a tap
• 8-32 UNC thread size is a standard machine-screw thread widely used in enclosures and equipment panels
• 410 stainless steel construction provides corrosion resistance in light industrial environments
• Pan head profile distributes clamping load across a broad bearing surface
• Number 2 Phillips drive is compatible with standard power and hand drivers
• Conforms to ASME B18.6.3 and ASME B18.6.4 dimensional standards

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or standard-stock fastener for applications requiring 8-32 UNC thread cutting screws with a pan head and Type F point in ferrous metal substrates.

Installation Notes

Installation is typically performed by electricians, HVAC technicians, or sheet metal workers using a Number 2 Phillips bit and a power screwdriver or hand driver. Always de-energize electrical enclosures and follow NFPA 70 (NEC) lockout procedures before fastening panels or covers on live equipment. Ensure the pilot hole diameter matches the recommended size for 8-32 Type F thread cutting screws in the specific material thickness to avoid thread stripping or screw breakage. Do not overtighten in thin-gauge metal, as pan head thread cutting screws can pull through light material.