Phillips Tapping Screws - Flat Head, #8 x 3"
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SeaChoice Phillips tapping screws with a flat head, #8 x 3" size—made from 18-8 stainless steel for corrosion-resistant fastening in marine and general projects.
Key Features
- Phillips drive for secure tightening
- Flat head design helps the screw sit flush in compatible materials
- #8 x 3" size for common sheet metal/tapping applications
- 18-8 stainless steel for corrosion resistance
Intended Use
- Marine fastener applications where stainless steel is preferred
- Sheet metal or similar base materials that accept self-tapping screws
- General hardware and mounting projects that use #8 x 3" tapping screws
Product Details
- Screw type: Tapping screws (Phillips drive)
- Head style: Flat head
- Size: #8 x 3"
- Material: 18-8 Stainless Steel
- SKU: 50-00714
- Variant info: Sold as the product’s default variant (single variant shown)
Parts Desk Insights
Best Use Case: Use for corrosion-resistant fastening where a Phillips flat-head tapping screw is appropriate—particularly when working with marine-adjacent hardware and fittings that benefit from 18-8 stainless steel.
Common Issues: If the pilot/tapping surface isn’t compatible, the screw may not bite cleanly or could feel like it’s stripping—verify the material thickness and that the base can accept a #8 x 3" tapping screw. Also confirm you’re using the correct Phillips bit size to avoid rounding the drive.
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Shipping information
In-stock and OEM parts: ship same or next business day.
Locally warehoused items: ship within 1-3 business days.
Special-order items: timeline confirmed after order.
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