Zinc-Plated Bugle Head Self-Drilling Screws – PH2 Phillips Drive Gypsum & Sheet Metal Tek Screws (Multi-Size Selection)
Fasten drywall, cement boards, and composite sheet panels directly to heavy-gauge metal studs with our Zinc-Plated Bugle Head Self-Drilling Screws. Combining the smooth countersinking action of a bugle head with an integrated drill-bit point, these heavy-duty fasteners drill their own hole, tap mating threads, and seat flush in one fast, continuous operation—eliminating pre-drilling and pilot holes.
The smooth, curved bugle head depresses the surface material neatly without cracking or tearing the outer face paper, while the bright zinc-plated finish delivers enhanced corrosion resistance against moisture, humidity, and atmospheric wear compared to standard black oxide screws. Driven easily with a standard #2 Phillips driver bit, these screws are essential for framing, interior partition walls, and commercial cladding installations.
Key Features
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Self-Drilling Drill Point (Tek Point): Pierces directly through heavy-gauge steel studs (up to 3.0 mm thick) without requiring pre-drilling.
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Countersinking Bugle Head: Concave under-head transition depresses wallboard and panel surfaces smoothly to create a clean, flush finish for mudding and painting.
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Corrosion-Resistant Zinc Plating: Bright clear-zinc coating protects the hardened steel core against rust and corrosion in damp or humid interior environments.
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Deep PH2 Phillips Drive: Precision cross recess reduces bit slipping, cam-out, and screw head stripping during high-speed driving.
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Hardened Carbon Steel Construction: Case-hardened core provides superior tensile and shear strength under high installation torque.
Product Specifications
| Attribute | Specification |
| Product Type | Bugle Head Self-Drilling Screws / Zinc Plated Gypsum Tek Screws |
| Material | Case-Hardened Carbon Steel (Grade C1022A) |
| Finish | Bright Clear Zinc Plated |
| Head Style | Bugle Head |
| Drive Recess | #2 Phillips (PH2) Cross Drive |
| Point Type | Self-Drilling Point (No. 2 / No. 3 Drill Point) |
| Application | Drywall/Cement Board to Heavy Metal Studs, Ceiling Channels, & Metal Framing |
Standard Size Matrix & Technical Specifications
| Gauge Size | Metric Diameter | Driver Bit Size | Drilling Capacity (Steel Thickness) | Available Lengths (Imperial / Metric) |
| #6 | 3.5 mm | PH2 Phillips | 0.8 mm – 2.0 mm | 1" (25mm), 1-1/4" (32mm), 1-3/8" (35mm), 1-5/8" (41mm) |
| #7 | 3.9 mm | PH2 Phillips | 1.0 mm – 2.5 mm | 1" (25mm), 1-1/4" (32mm), 1-1/2" (38mm), 2" (50mm) |
| #8 | 4.2 mm | PH2 Phillips | 1.2 mm – 3.0 mm | 1" (25mm), 1-1/4" (32mm), 1-1/2" (38mm), 2" (50mm), 2-1/2" (65mm) |
| #10 | 4.8 mm | PH2 / PH3 | 1.5 mm – 4.0 mm | 1-1/4" (32mm), 1-1/2" (38mm), 2" (50mm), 2-1/2" (65mm), 3" (75mm) |