STRUCTUAL SELF DRILLING SCREWS FOR METAL
PRODUCT CROSS REFERENCE GUIDE

The Structural Self Drilling Screws for Metal Product Cross Reference Guide is an essential tool for anyone working on metal projects. This guide helps you find the right self-drilling screws, ensuring strong and reliable connections every time. It simplifies your selection process by providing clear and concise references, making it easier to choose the correct screws for your specific needs. Whether you are a professional or a DIY enthusiast, this guide will save you time and effort, ensuring your projects are built to last.

CATEGORY OF SCREW APPLICATIONS DeWALT FASTENERS ITW BUILTEX FASTENERS
Light and Medium Duty
Steel to Steel
  • HVAC, electrical trim accessories to steel framing
  • Roof deck to steel framing
  • Wall panel to girt
  • Clips, duct straps, brick ties or accessories to steel framing

Drillit® Self-Drilling Screw

  • #6, #8, #10, #12 , 1/4“ and 5/16’’ diameter
  • 1, 2, and 3 points
  • UC Flat, Pan, and OS Hex, and Hex heads

Teks Self-Drilling Screws

  • #8, #10, and 1/4" diameter
  • 1, 2, and 3 drill points
  • Hex Head
Heavy Duty
Steel to Steel
  • Metal deck, clips, liner panels or accessories to structural steel or bar joist

Drillit® Self-Drilling Screw

  • #12 and 1/4“ diameter
  • 4, 4.5, and 5 points
  • UC Flat, Pan, and OS Hex, and Hex heads

Teks

  • #8, #10, and 1/4" diameter
  • 1, 2, and 3 drill points
  • Hex Head
Dissimilar Metals
Steel & Aluminum
  • Glass and metal curtain walls
  • Fenestration: Window systems, door systems and glue front systems
  • Solar system attachment

Dril-Flex®

  • #10, #12 , 1/4“ and 5/16’’ diameter
  • 2, 3 , 4, and 5 points
  • Wafer, UC Flat, Pan, and Hex heads

Teks Select™

  • #10, #12 and 1/4" diameter
  • 3 and 4 points
  • Hex head
Dissimilar Metals
Steel & Aluminum
Stainless Steel* to Aluminum
  • Glass and metal curtain walls
  • Fenestration: Window systems, door systems and glue front systems
  • Solar system attachment

Bi-Flex® or Alumi-Flex®

  • #8, #10, #12 , and /4“ diameter
  • 2, 3, 4, and 5 points
  • Wafer, UC Flat, Pan, Pancake, and Hex heads

 

 
Low Profile Architectural
  • Low profile architectural metal roof clip to steel purlin

Architectural Roof Clip Fasteners

  • #10 and #12 diameter
  • 3 and Pierce point
  • Pancake head

Teks

  • #10 and #12 diameter
  • 3 and Type AB points
  • Pancake and Square Driv® heads
Wood to Metal
  • Plywood, mansard, fascia, roofing, flooring to steel framing
  • 2 x 4’s to steel framing

Drillit® Self-Drilling Screw

  • #10, #12 and 1/4" diameter
  • 3 and 4 points
  • Pancake head

Teks

  • #10, #12 and 1/4" diameter
  • 3 and 4 points
  • Wafer, Flat, and Square Driv® heads
Metal to Wood
  • Metal wall panel to wood structure
  • Metal roof and wall panel to wood

TapFast

  • #10 diameter
  • 3 and Type 17 point
  • Pancake head

Teks

  • #9 and #14 diameter
  • Pierce and Hi Lo Type 17 point
  • Hex with or without bonded washer
Metal Roof and Wall
  • Brick tie to steel framing
  • Wall panel to girt
  • Stitch roof and wall panels
  • Mansard panel to steel framing
  • Roof panel to purlin
  • Retrofit panels to structural

Drillit® Self-Drilling Screw

  • #8, #10, #12, and 1/4’’ diameter
  • 1, 2, 3, 4, 4.5 and 5 drill points
  • Hex with bonded washer

Teks

  • #10, #12 and 1/4" diameter
  • 1, 2, 3, 4, 4.5 and 5 drill points
  • Hex with bonded washer

 


 

Reference Articles Related to Self-Drilling Screws



How to Choose the Correct Self-Drilling Screw.

Choosing the appropriate self-drilling screw for a task, it is crucial to have knowledge about the various kinds of their applications. Our guide provides valuable insights into the distinctions and shared characteristics of our self-drilling screws.

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When selecting our screw size and length remember to take into consideration of the total thickness of the material including the gap between the two pieces being joined.

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Screw point is the first part of the screw to make contact with material. Screw points are categorized into (5) major product groups, with each group having a number of different screw points available.

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Self-Drilling Screws operate on the same principles as drill bits and other cutting tools. This means that the way in which these screws are used affects their performance as much as how they are designed.

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