Last Updated: 5/2/21 at 10:45am
There are two main types of Stainless Steel Self-Drilling Screws:
1. Self Drilling Screws for Timber, which as the name suggests drill into wood or timber, usually with a Type 17 style cutting flute:
2. Self Drilling Screws for Metal often called a Stainless Tek Screw. These are screws designed to self-drill into metal without needing a pilot hole.
Here we are talking about the Self Drilling Screw for Metal often called a Stainless Tek Screw.
The Tek Screw or Self Drilling Screw for Metal is generally available in 4 material types within the Stainless range, they are:
Click here for more information about the different types of Stainless Steel.
NB: Always select which grade of stainless steel is appropriate for the application and be sure to follow good stainless steel guidelines. For help and advice on stainless steel grade selection, please contact the Nickel Institute or the Australian Stainless Steel Development Association.
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