Self-Tapping Screws

Self-Tapping Screw tap their own threads as they are being driven into a pilot hole. Sharp-tipped self-tapping screws, often with Type 17 Points, can drill their own holes in soft materials. Self-tapping screws with flat points will need pilot holes drilled before they can be installed. Looking for self-drilling screws.

Self-Tapping Screws Tap Their Own Threads

TapFast® Self-Tapping Screws with Aluminum EPDM Bonded Sealing Washers

Tap-Flex® Thread-Forming, Self-Tapping Structural Screws

Stainless Steel Self-Tapping Screws

SKU	Product Type	Diameter	Length	Head Type	Drive Type	Point Type	Material	Finish	Pieces Per Unit	Price
DEW DFSEHH280-050	Self-Tapping Screw	#10	3"	Hex Washer w/ Bonded Washer	Hex	Type 17	Carbon Steel	Stalgard®	50/Box	$5.10
ELC EHH265-I	Self-Tapping Screw	#10	2-1/2"	Hex Washer w/ Bonded Washer	Hex	Type 17	Carbon Steel	Stalgard®	1000/Box	$79.90
DEW DFSEHH265-050	Self-Tapping Screw	#10	2-1/2"	Hex Washer w/ Bonded Washer	Hex	Type 17	Carbon Steel	Stalgard®	50/Box	Contact for Pricing
DEW DFSEHH210	Self-Tapping Screw	#10	1"	Hex Washer w/ Bonded Washer	Hex	Type 17	Carbon Steel	Stalgard®	3000/Box	$175.50

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SKU	Product Type	Diameter	Length	Head Type	Drive Type	Point Type	Material	Finish	Pieces Per Unit	Price
DEW DFSESU330	Thread-Forming Structural Screw	3/8"	2-1/2"	Hex Washer w/ Serrations	Hex	E-Form	Alloy Steel	Stalgard® Silver SUB	400/Box	$370.40
DEW DFSESU330-50	Thread-Forming Structural Screw	3/8"	2-1/2"	Hex Washer w/ Serrations	Hex	E-Form	Alloy Steel	Stalgard® Silver SUB	50/Box	$42.13
DEW DFSESU430-50	Thread-Forming Structural Screw	1/2"	2-1/2"	Hex Washer w/ Serrations	Hex	E-Form	Alloy Steel	Stalgard® Silver SUB	50/Box	$157.68
DEW DFSESU360-50	Thread-Forming Structural Screw	3/8"	5"	Hex Washer w/ Serrations	Hex	E-Form	Alloy Steel	Stalgard® Silver SUB	50/Box	$70.35
DEW DFSESU310-100	Thread-Forming Structural Screw	3/8"	1-1/2"	Hex Washer w/ Serrations	Hex	E-Form	Alloy Steel	Stalgard® Silver SUB	100/Box	$66.95
DEW DFSESU410-50	Thread-Forming Structural Screw	1/2"	1-1/2"	Hex Washer w/ Serrations	Hex	E-Form	Alloy Steel	Stalgard® Silver SUB	50/Box	$175.10
DEW DFSESU530-25	Thread-Forming Structural Screw	5/8"	2-1/2"	Hex Washer w/ Serrations	Hex	E-Form	Alloy Steel	Stalgard® Silver SUB	25/Box	$111.83
DEW DFSESU510	Thread-Forming Structural Screw	5/8"	1-1/2"	Hex Washer w/ Serrations	Hex	E-Form	Alloy Steel	Stalgard® Silver SUB	200/Box	$709.50
DEW DFSESU510-25	Thread-Forming Structural Screw	5/8"	1-1/2"	Hex Washer w/ Serrations	Hex	E-Form	Alloy Steel	Stalgard® Silver SUB	25/Box	$84.61
DEW DFSESU540-25	Thread-Forming Structural Screw	5/8"	3"	Hex Washer w/ Serrations	Hex	E-Form	Alloy Steel	Stalgard® Silver SUB	25/Box	$128.74
DEW DFSESU520	Thread-Forming Structural Screw	5/8"	2"	Hex Washer w/ Serrations	Hex	E-Form	Alloy Steel	Stalgard® Silver SUB	150/Box	$616.43
DEW DFSESU520-25	Thread-Forming Structural Screw	5/8"	2"	Hex Washer w/ Serrations	Hex	E-Form	Alloy Steel	Stalgard® Silver SUB	25/Box	$98.43
DEW DFSESU530	Thread-Forming Structural Screw	5/8"	2-1/2"	Hex Washer w/ Serrations	Hex	E-Form	Alloy Steel	Stalgard® Silver SUB	150/Box	$700.35
DEW DFSESU540	Thread-Forming Structural Screw	5/8"	3"	Hex Washer w/ Serrations	Hex	E-Form	Alloy Steel	Stalgard® Silver SUB	100/Box	$537.45
DEW DFSESU550	Thread-Forming Structural Screw	5/8"	4"	Hex Washer w/ Serrations	Hex	E-Form	Alloy Steel	Stalgard® Silver SUB	100/Box	$630.35

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SKU	Product Type	Diameter	Length	Head Type	Drive Type	Point Type	Material	Finish	Pieces Per Unit	Price
10N100TFPS-AB/BULK	Self-Tapping Screw	#10	1"	Flat	Phillips	Type AB	Stainless Steel	Plain	2000/Box	$401.70
10N100TFUPS-AB/BULK	Self-Tapping Screw	#10	1"	Flat Undercut	Phillips	Type AB	Stainless Steel	Plain	2000/Box	$424.00
10N100TPPS-AB/BULK	Self-Tapping Screw	#10	1"	Pan	Phillips	Type AB	Stainless Steel	Plain	2000/Box	$447.70
10N100TTPS-AB/BULK	Self-Tapping Screw	#10	1"	Truss	Phillips	Type AB	Stainless Steel	Plain	2000/Box	$553.10
10N125TFPS-AB/BULK	Self-Tapping Screw	#10	1-1/4"	Flat	Phillips	Type AB	Stainless Steel	Plain	2000/Box	$535.40
10N125TPPS-AB/BULK	Self-Tapping Screw	#10	1-1/4"	Pan	Phillips	Type AB	Stainless Steel	Plain	2000/Box	$507.30
10N125TTPS-AB/BULK	Self-Tapping Screw	#10	1-1/4"	Truss	Phillips	Type AB	Stainless Steel	Plain	2000/Box	$609.70
10N150TFPS-AB/BULK	Self-Tapping Screw	#10	1-1/2"	Flat	Phillips	Type AB	Stainless Steel	Plain	2000/Box	$492.10
10N150TPPS-AB/BULK	Self-Tapping Screw	#10	1-1/2"	Pan	Phillips	Type AB	Stainless Steel	Plain	2000/Box	$609.70
10N150TTPS-AB/BULK	Self-Tapping Screw	#10	1-1/2"	Truss	Phillips	Type AB	Stainless Steel	Plain	2000/Box	$474.60
10N175TPPS-AB/BULK	Self-Tapping Screw	#10	1-3/4"	Pan	Phillips	Type AB	Stainless Steel	Plain	1000/Box	$428.65
10N175TTPS-AB/BULK	Self-Tapping Screw	#10	1-3/4"	Truss	Phillips	Type AB	Stainless Steel	Plain	1000/Box	$253.85
10N200TFPS-AB/BULK	Self-Tapping Screw	#10	2"	Flat	Phillips	Type AB	Stainless Steel	Plain	1000/Box	$304.85
10N200TTPS-AB/BULK	Self-Tapping Screw	#10	2"	Truss	Phillips	Type AB	Stainless Steel	Plain	1000/Box	$265.15
10N250TPPS-AB/BULK	Self-Tapping Screw	#10	2-1/2"	Pan	Phillips	Type AB	Stainless Steel	Plain	750/Box	$306.53

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<div class="schemaQA"> <div itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/FAQPage"> <div itemscope itemprop="mainEntity" itemtype="https://schema.org/Question"> <h2 itemprop="name" style="font-size:15px"><a href="https://resources.tannerbolt.com/how-to-use-self-tapping-screws">What are self-tapping screws used for?</a></h2> <div itemscope itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer"> <div itemprop="text"> <p style="font-size:13px">Self-tapping screws are best used in applications where an object is going to be disassembled and reassembled on a regular basis. One example of this is a piece of machinery that requires consistent maintenance. Contrary to self-drilling screws, a self-tapping screw requires a pilot hole to be drilled first. </p> </div> </div> </div> <hr> <div itemscope itemprop="mainEntity" itemtype="https://schema.org/Question"> <h2 itemprop="name" style="font-size:15px"><a href="https://resources.tannerbolt.com/self-drilling-vs-self-tapping-screws">What is the difference between tapping screws and self-tapping screws?</a></h2> <div itemscope itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer"> <div itemprop="text"> <p style="font-size:13px">The primary difference between self-tapping and self-drilling screws is the pilot hole. Self-tapping screws cannot be used without a pilot hole being drilled beforehand. What a self-tapping screw can do is tap threads into the material being used, as the name suggests. The tapping action is an extra layer of protection to ensure that the materials remain fastened together. </p> </div> </div> </div> <hr> <div itemscope itemprop="mainEntity" itemtype="https://schema.org/Question"> <h2 itemprop="name" style="font-size:15px"><a href="https://resources.tannerbolt.com/how-to-use-self-tapping-screws">What is the downside of self-tapping screws?</a></h2> <div itemscope itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer"> <div itemprop="text"> <p style="font-size:13px">It’s also important to never over-tighten a self-tapping screw. Self-tapping screws can easily strip if they’re overtightened. </p> </div> </div> </div> <hr> <div itemscope itemprop="mainEntity" itemtype="https://schema.org/Question"> <h2 itemprop="name" style="font-size:15px"><a href="https://resources.tannerbolt.com/how-to-use-self-tapping-screws">Can you use a self-tapping screw without a drill? </a></h2> <div itemscope itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer"> <div itemprop="text"> <p style="font-size:13px">Yes, You can use a screw driver to install a self tapping screw. The first thing you’ll need to do when using self-tapping screws is to mark your screw position. You’ll also need to make sure that you have enough room to get to the desired area with a screwdriver or a drill. <a href="https://resources.tannerbolt.com/how-to-use-self-tapping-screws">Read More</a></p> </div> </div> </div> <hr> <div itemscope itemprop="mainEntity" itemtype="https://schema.org/Question"> <h2 itemprop="name" style="font-size:15px">What is a Self-Tapping Screw?</h2> <div itemscope itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer"> <div itemprop="text"> <p style="font-size:13px">Self-tapping screws are special screws that tap their own threads as they’re fastened into various materials. This tapping process helps to keep materials secure. Self-tapping screws can be found in various drive types.</p> </div> </div> </div> <hr> <div itemscope itemprop="mainEntity" itemtype="https://schema.org/Question"> <h2 itemprop="name" style="font-size:15px">When to use a Self-Tapping Screw?</h2> <div itemscope itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer"> <div itemprop="text"> <p style="font-size:13px">Self-tapping screws are best used in applications where an object is going to be disassembled and reassembled on a regular basis. One example of this is a piece of machinery that requires consistent maintenance. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>