Tek Self-Drilling Screws
Teks screws provide secure fastening to metal with strong holding power, without the need to pre-drill. High performance cutting tips are designed to quickly penetrate the metal surface for easy installation. Self-tapping threads ensure strong holding power, in either sheet metal or steel beams. There are even Teks screws for wood-to-metal applicaitons.
Standard grade Teks screws are ideal for attaching HVAC, electrical work, metal framing, and general light to medium applications. The TRAXX grades are designed for heavier applications, and are available in Stainless Steel and Hardened Steel.
There are also several types that include neoprene washers, to seal the drill site against rain or other water.
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Additional information
| Are you drilling through wood into metal? | No, Metal to Metal, Yes, Plywood/OSD, Yes, Dimensional Lumber |
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| What thickness and type of metal are you drilling through? | Light Gauge (sheet metal, studs), Medium Gauge (boxes, plates, posts), Heavy Gauge (plate steel, red iron, beams) |
| Do you need a neoprene washer under the head? | Yes, Need Neoprene Washer, No Neoprene Washer |
| What color does the screw need to be? | Plain or Protective Coated, Bronze, White |
| What driver type will be used? | Hex driver, Phillips driver |
| What head style will be used? | Hex Washer Head, Flat Head, Oval Head, Pan Head |
| What material or finish will be used? | Zinc, Hardened Steel (Traxx), Stainless 18-8, Stainless 300, Stainless 410, Bi-Metal, Aluminum |
| What length tek screw will be needed? | 3/8″, 1/2″, 5/8″, 3/4″, 7/8″, 1″, 1-1/4″, 1-7/16″, 1-1/2″, 1-3/4″, 2″, 2-1/4″, 2-1/2″, 2-3/4″, 3″, 3-1/4″, 4″, 5″, 6″, 8″ |
| What diameter tek screw will be needed? | #6, #8, #10, #10 Premium, #10 High Hat, #12, #14, #14 High Hat, #17, 1/4″, 3/8″ |
Teks screws provide secure fastening to metal with strong holding power, without the need to pre-drill. High performance cutting tips are designed to quickly penetrate the metal surface for easy installation. Self-tapping threads ensure strong holding power, in either sheet metal or steel beams. There are even Teks screws for wood-to-metal applicaitons.
Standard grade Teks screws are ideal for attaching HVAC, electrical work, metal framing, and general light to medium applications. The TRAXX grades are designed for heavier applications, and are available in Stainless Steel and Hardened Steel.
There are also several types that include neoprene washers, to seal the drill site against rain or other water.
- Plywood to metal surface
- Dimensional lumber to steel frame
- Stitch roof deck and wall panel sidelaps
- HVAC, electrical trim accessories to steel framing
- Residential steel frame construction
- Brick ties to steel framing
- Track to stud and stud splicing
- Hat channel to stud
- Metal deck to structural steel or bar joist
- Clips to structural steel or bar joist
- Liner panels to structural steel or bar joist
- Accessories to structural steel or bar joist
- Longer length fasteners can be used in retrofit clip and sheet applications
- Roof panel to purlin and wall panel to girt
- Stitching roof, wall, fascia, eave panels or gutter straps
- Roof and wall panel or accessories over blanket insulation to steel framing
- #17 diameter replacement for stripped #12, #14, and 1/4" diameter fasteners
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