Buildex - Stainless Steel

Taptites® Stainless Steel Screws

SELECTION GUIDE

Application:

Recommended Screw:

For fixing long-life panels to
heavy gauge steel or
aluminium, which is too thick
for Teks® selfdrilling
screws, or where a
pre-drilled
hole is required.

Hexagon Head Seal Grade 304(A2)
With 16mm Aluminium Bonded Washer

Product Range
Gauge	Dimensions	Pack Quantity	Part Number
14g	14-24x25mm	500	6-237-0023-2
	14-24x50mm	500	6-237-0025-6
	14-24x65mm	500	6-237-0026-4
	14-24x75mm	500	6-237-0027-2
	14-24x95mm	500	6-237-0035-2

Hexagon Head no seal Grade 304(A2)

14g	14-24x25mm	500	6-232-0023-8
	14-24x50mm	500	6-232-0025-4
	14-24x65mm	500	6-232-0026-2
	14-24x75mm	500	6-232-0027-1

Hexagon Head no seal Grade 316(A4)

14g	14-24x25mm	500	6-232-0039-5
	14-24x50mm	500	6-232-0036-8
	14-24x65mm	500	6-232-0034-2

How to Use

Measure the total thickness of the materials to be fastened.
Choose a TAPTITE® long enough to allow at least three threads to protrude beyond the steel being fastened to.
Drill a pilot hole through the materials tobe joined.
Select a 5/16” Hex Socket.
Install TAPTITE® Screws with a power screwdriver set to a speed no more than 300rpm.

Recommended hole sizes:

Material	Hole Size
3mm Aluminium	5.3mm
6mm H.R.S	5.6mm
12mm H.R.S	5.7mm
1.2 - 2.4 mm G450	5.5mm

Technical Information
Gauge/TPI	Test Materials	Pullout Loads	Single Shear Strength	Axial Tensile Strength	Torsional Strength
14 - 24	2.4mm G450 Steel Purlin	6.0 kN	10.5 kN	17.0 kN	15.0 Nm
14 - 24	6mm H.R.S.	12.0 kN	10.5 kN	17.0 kN	15.0 Nm