If you need something with a bit more grip that can handle tougher materials, then our thread rolling screws are exactly what you need.
These specialist fasteners are designed to create a secure internal thread as they are driven into a pre-drilled hole. That’s means they cut their own mating thread pattern into the surface as they’re drilled into the pilot hole to form a strong attachment to the material.
Instead of cutting material away like a standard self-tapping screw, they form the thread by displacing the surrounding material, leading to a cleaner, more reliable finish, perfect for drilling into metal, plastic, and other malleable materials.
While they’re also known as thread-forming screws, you’ll commonly find them used for engineering, automotive work, and manufacturing, as well as fabrication, appliance assembly, sheet metal applications, and when fixing plastic components.
Why are they so popular and versatile? It’s because they remove the need for a separate thread-tapping process, saving time on assembly and reducing the number of tools required for one small job.
Their trilobular thread pattern also helps to reduce friction when they’re drilled into a material while forming a tight, strong, female thread in the workpiece. The result is higher tensile and shear strength that is resistant to vibration.
Since they don’t cut chips or swarf, they’re also favoured in applications where debris can cause issues. Browse our thread-rolling screws today, with various drive styles, head types, sizes, and finishes available.