Torx Wafer Head Wood Screws 180mm (Pack of: 10) Premium Self Tapping for Timber DIYUK

Independently tested to EN 14592: manufactured and independently tested to EN 14592:2008+A1:2012, the harmonised European standard for wood construction screws; the 6.0mm (0.24in) gauge carries a characteristic tensile capacity of 12.83kN (2,884 lbf). Wide wafer head, no washer needed: the broad bearing surface (head diameter 16.0mm, head height 2.8mm) spreads clamping load for high pull-through resistance without needing to sit fully flush like a countersunk screw; suited to timber framing and carcassing, attaching joists and rafters, and general heavy-duty structural woodworking. Self-tapping with a partial thread: a sharp point helps prevent the timber splitting, cutting notches along the lower thread slice through the wood, a reaming cutter beneath the head clears shavings, and the 70mm (2.76in) thread draws the two timber sections tightly together for a gap-free joint; drill a small pilot hole in dense hardwoods or near a timber edge. Pack of 10 x 6.0 x 180mm (7.09in) screws with a TX30 Torx drive and a yellow zinc-plated finish (zinc coating of at least 5 microns) with a wax topcoat for general-purpose corrosion resistance and a smoother, faster drive with impact drivers and screw guns. For dry environments: electro-galvanised screws can only be used in dry environments. For applications in areas exposed to high humidity or direct contact with external environments, specially galvanised screws (hot-dip galvanised or made from stainless steel) are recommended.