Fandf CSK586ZP General-Purpose Screw - Zinc Plated 5/8in X 6 (Box Of 200)

These Forgefix General Purpose Pozi Compatible Screws with Countersunk heads are zinc plated for increased durability. They are an extremely popular general purpose screw and suitable for use in and with many materials. APPLICATION:Ideal for use in many ironmongery electrical and plumbing applications.Can be used with various screw cover caps. Zinc coatings prevent oxidation of the protected metal to create a longer lasting finish. It does this by forming a barrier and by acting as a sacrificial anode if this barrier is damaged. Zinc oxide is a fine white dust that (in contrast to iron oxide) does not trigger a breakdown of the substrate’s surface integrity as it is formed. The zinc oxide if left intact can act as a barrier to further oxidation in a way similar to the protection afforded to aluminium and stainless steels by their oxide layers. The Pozidriv screw is similar in appearance to the classic Phillips cross-head but in fact is very different. The Pozidriv has four additional p