Pan Phillips Head Self-Drilling Screw
Standard pan head with Phillips drive and self-drilling tip. The everyday sheet-to-sheet fastener.

Specification
| Head | Pan |
|---|---|
| Drive | Phillips |
| Point | Self-drilling |
| Diameter | 4.2 – 6.3 mm (#8 – #14) |
| Length | 13 – 80 mm |
| Drill capacity | 1.5 – 5 mm steel, depending on flute |
| Material | Hardened SAE 1022 carbon steel |
| Finish | Zinc plated, zinc-aluminium, Magni, Ruspert |
Custom sizes, finishes and OEM packaging available. Samples shipped within 5 working days of approval.
Why it is built this way
Engineering notes
If the self-drilling family has a default, this is it. A plain pan head, a Phillips recess and a drill point — nothing specialised, which is precisely why it turns up in ductwork, enclosure assembly, bracketry and every sheet-to-sheet joint that does not need a washer or a seal.
Its virtue is stocking economics. One box covers a dozen small jobs, the drive is universal, and the head sits high enough to grip with pliers when someone inevitably needs to back one out.
Key features
- General-purpose head for sheet-to-sheet fixing
- Universal Phillips drive for mixed tool fleets
- Self-drilling point across the full diameter range
- High-turnover stock item with short lead-times
Typical applications
- Steel roofing & cladding
- Pre-engineered buildings
- HVAC ducting
- Steel stud framing
- Sheet metal fabrication
- Solar mounting hardware
Buyer questions
Frequently asked
What is the difference from the pan framing head?
Is stainless available?
What is the minimum order quantity?
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