Tek screws - what are they?
08 March 2023
We get asked for tek screws every day, but what are they and what are they used for? The term 'Tek screws' covers a large range of products for a variety of different applications so it is important that you purchase the correct tek screw for your job.
Tek screws, also called self-drilling screws, are self-tapping fasteners that have a drill bit end allowing them to be used for screwing materials such as wood and metal together without pre-drilling. Tek screws are best fitted with a high-speed impact drive.They come in a range of shapes and sizes which can be broken down into four categories: hexagon head, countersunk, pan head and low-profile head. FYI - 'Tek screws' is the most common spelling, but you may also see tec screws, tech screws, tex screws, teck screws and probably many more! Rest assured that they are all referring to the same principle of a self-tapping fastener which has a drill point
How do they work?
Tek screws have a self-tapping thread (this means that they will cut their own thread into the fixing substrate), and a drilling point. The combination of both provides you with a fast and efficient means of attaching two materials together. Whereas with a traditional self-tapping screw you would have to pre-drill the hole first to accept the fastener, with self-drilling screws you do not need to pilot drill first - this function is performed by the tek screw during installation. Depending on which tek screws you have, the material thicknesses and types will vary from application to application, but all tek screws will work the same way - they will pilot drill through the first material, before drilling and fastening into the second material.
Other Press Releases By This Company
- 17/03/2020 - Coach Bolts vs Coach Screws
- 17/03/2020 - Concrete Screws Installation
