Description
Overview:
The Timco Hex Self-Drilling Screw (5.5 mm x 38 mm) is a heavy-duty fastener for fixing sheet materials and panels to light steel sections. Made from steel and designed with a hexagon head, it provides a solid, positive drive with a nut setter or hex socket on a drill/driver. The self-drilling tip removes the need for pilot holes, speeding up installation and reducing bit changes on site. Sized 5.5 mm in diameter (0.22 inches) and 38 mm long (1.5 inches), it is suitable for fastening into steel up to 5 mm thick (0.2 inches). Ideal for roofing sheets, metal cladding, trims and general fabrications, it gives a reliable hold in construction, maintenance and DIY tasks. Supplied in a pack of 100 for consistent results across larger jobs.
Key Features:
- 5.5 mm x 38 mm size (0.22 inches x 1.5 inches) for common roofing and cladding fixings
- Self-drilling tip for quick penetration into steel up to 5 mm (0.2 inches) with no pre-drilling
- Hexagon head for positive drive and controlled torque using a hex nut setter or socket
- Made from durable steel for dependable fastening in light steel sections
- Clean, consistent thread for secure clamping and reduced strip-out
- Suits cordless drills and impact drivers; easy to start and drive
- Helps reduce installation time and bit changes on repetitive fixings
- Pack of 100 to cover multiple fix points and spares on site
Typical Applications:
Fixing profiled roofing sheets and side cladding to light steel purlins, framing and channels. Attaching flashings, trims, gutter brackets and accessories. General metal-to-metal panel fixing in workshops, garages, agricultural buildings and outbuildings. Useful for ventilation ducting, trunking, cable trays and light fabrication work where a rapid, reliable metal fixing is required.
Also known as:
Hex head self-drilling screws, TEK screws, self-drillers for metal, hex self-tappers for steel, metal roofing fixings, hex drive self-drilling fasteners, light section steel fixings, hex head metal screws.
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 903 2022 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Timco |
| OEM No. | L38B |
| Unit of Sale | Pack of 100 |
| Size | 5.5 x 38 |
| Key Features | - 5.5 mm x 38 mm size for roofing and cladding - Self-drilling tip for steel up to 5 mm - Hexagon head for controlled torque with hex socket - Made from steel for dependable fastening - Pack of 100 for multiple fix points |
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