Hex screw with dog point

a) A self-tapping screw for thermoplastics is a specialized fastener designed to create its own threads as it is driven into plastic materials.

b) These screws have wider, sharp, and deep threads, which allow them to cut into the softer thermoplastic material efficiently, creating a secure, long-lasting hold.

a) A self-tapping screw for thermoplastics is a specialized fastener designed to create its own threads as it is driven into plastic materials.

b) These screws have wider, sharp, and deep threads, which allow them to cut into the softer thermoplastic material efficiently, creating a secure, long-lasting hold.

a) DIN 7500 specifies self-tapping screws for metal, also known as thread-forming screws. These screws are designed to form or cut threads in a pre-drilled hole in metal materials, without requiring a pre-cut thread.

b) Three indentations on the thread allow better debris clearance and assist in the thread-forming process.

c) A standard trilobe thread forming screw without indentations is avaialble upon request.

Screw refer to ISO 14581

a) A self-drilling screw is a type of screw designed to drill its own hole and tap its own threads into materials as it is driven in, eliminating the need for a pre-drilled hole. The screw features a drill-like tip, often referred to a self-drilling tip, which helps the screw cut through the material. This makes installation faster and more efficient. 

b) Serrations under head create additional friction between screw head and the material. The serrated surface provides better grip for tools like screwdrivers, allowing more torque to be applied during installation.