TEK® Self-Drilling

All Points Fasteners carries an extensive selection of TEK® type screws. TEK® screws are self-tapping and self-drilling, which means they feature a drill tip with a small carving piece so that there is no need for pre-drilling. They are commonly used as HVAC duct work, solar panels, electrical and also metal roofing screws for metal-to-metal applications.

The term TEK Screw has become a proprietary eponym. That’s when a brand name becomes the generic term for a product. Other proprietary eponyms you’re probably familiar with are Kleenex, Clorox, and Xerox.

TEK® screws are available in a variety of shank lengths and diameters. Diameter is indicated by a numeric size that runs from #6 to #14, with #6 being the thinnest and #14 being the thickest. The #8 TEK® screws and #10 TEK® screws are the most commonly used.

Tip size is designated with a value of 1 through 5, which indicates the thickness of the sheet metal that the screw can penetrate — 1 represents the thinnest metal and 5 the thickest. The most common TEK® screw tip is TEK® 3. TEK® 4 and TEK® 5 screws are very popular for any projects using thicker metals.

TEK® 1 screws are designed for roofing applications with metal-to-wood connections. These screws include a very tiny drill bit, which means they make a hole with a diameter that is significantly smaller than that of the external threads on the rest of the screw. With the smaller hole, the threads can bite into the material for a secure hold.

TEK® screws are also distinguished by head type. There are two common types of TEK® screw heads:

• Hex washer head: Features a built-in washer to better distribute weights and loads over a wide area. This style is ideal for roofing projects and other heavy-duty applications.
• Modified truss: Features an oversize dome head and a flange to create a larger area under the head for greater bearing surface.

Most other TEK® screws have a Phillips head style to help drive the screw in straight.

Many TEK® screws are also zinc-plated to provide enhanced durability in harsh environments and applications.

Using TEK® screws in your projects provides a variety of benefits, including:

• Time savings: Because there is no pre-drilling necessary, you’ll have fewer steps to complete.
• Durability: TEK® screws are designed to withstand extreme conditions and all types of use.
• Corrosion resistance: TEK® screws are made from corrosion-resistant materials such as stainless steel.
• Easy cleanup: There will be no shavings from pre-drilling, leaving you with less to clean up.
• Versatile: With their wide range of types and sizes, TEK® screws can serve well in almost any project.

All Points Fasteners’ Best Self-Drilling (Type of TEK® Screw)

Self-Drilling screws from All Points Fasteners give you the industry’s top options and stainless steel roofing screw types for your next job. Self-piercing, self-tapping polebarn roof screws are top sellers, though All Points Fasteners also offers TEK® screws used for commercial heating and air, carports, barns and pipe corral applications.

You can choose from a variety of roofing screw sizes and types:

•    Shank sizes for our 1/4” hex drive screws are #6 and #8.
•    The 5/16” sized screw offers shanks in numbers #10 and #12.
•     And 3/8” hex drive screws only come in the #14 screw shank size.

We provide head painting for all of our metal roofing screws. Many options also can come with bonded sealing washers of varying sizes to deliver a weather-tight seal when working with metal roofing, gutters, solar panels or other applications exposed to the outdoors.

The longest drill point available is the TEK® 5, or the “Beam buster” screw that’s designed for exceptional ease when fastening two materials together without predrilling. Beam busters are fully threaded, Zinc plated and some of the strongest roofing screw types around. We stock 1-1/4”, 1-1/2” and 2” models in cases of 2,000.

Because they are ideal for securing thick pieces of metal together, Beam busters are typically best suited to applications such as:

• Barn and carport construction.
• HVAC system installation.
• Metal roof installation and repair.
• Solar panel installation.

All of the types of roofing screws we offer are designed to meet industry specifications. All Points works directly with OEMs. We also work with global manufacturers for all of our custom, branded copper and stainless roof nails and metal roofing screws.

Metal roofing screws are crafted from cold-heading quality steel that complies with ASTM A548, Grade 1022. Each roofing screw type offered meets or exceeds relevant testing standards, including ASTM C954-93, ICBO-AC118 and AISI-CF 92-1, plus are manufactured to SAE J78 for dimensional specifications.

Below you’ll find a large selection of TEK® roofing screw sizes and head options. If you’re looking for something a little different, we stock a full selection of other stainless steel roofing screws that could be of assistance. Many contractors are turning to self-tapping roof screws for new materials, and you can be sure of the quality when you work with us.

Self-tapping screws are able to cut their own threads into materials and, unlike bolts, won’t need a matching female thread counterpart, such as a nut.

Learn a Little More
If you’re looking for a bit more information for this job or the next, All Points offers one of the best TEK® screw primers around, so you can avoid customer service problems. In just a few minutes you’ll master the art of the self-tapping self-drilling screw. Take a peek at the video guide (below) from Professor Screwart at All Points Fasteners University.

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