self-drilling
Needs no pilot
Self-drilling describes fasteners—typically screws—that can create their own hole as they're driven in, eliminating the need for a pilot hole.
The tip is designed to cut through material like a drill bit: self-drilling screws for sheet metal, self-drilling anchors for drywall.
The feature saves time in construction and assembly work.
Threaded metal fastener
- anchorSecures ships to seabed
- boltThreaded rod for nuts
- rivetHeaded pin hammered flat
- threadFiber for stitching
point · tip · flute · sharp · gauge · hardened · Phillips · countersunk
Carbon-hardened iron alloy
- metalworkShaped metal objects
- joistHorizontal structural beam
- girderMain structural support beam
- frameworkUnderlying support system
framing · decking · roofing · cladding · ductwork · HVAC · stud · purlin
Reducing required duration
- effortlessRequiring no strain
- quickMoving with speed
- labor-savingMinimizing physical effort needed
- streamlinedMade smooth and efficient
user-friendly · practical · handy · simplified · efficient · one-handed · ready-to-use · accessible
screw
Threaded metal fastener
thread · point · tip · flute · sharp · gauge · hardened · Phillips · countersunk
steel
Carbon-hardened iron alloy
framework · framing · decking · roofing · cladding · ductwork · HVAC · stud · purlin · truss
time-saving
Reducing required duration
- effortlessRequiring no strain
- quickMoving with speed
- labor-savingMinimizing physical effort needed
streamlined · user-friendly · practical · handy · simplified · efficient · one-handed · ready-to-use · accessible · expedient
pilot-hole
Preparatory drill opening
- penetrationEntry into something
- tappingRepeated light striking
- threadingPassing strand through opening
fastening · anchoring · piercing · cutting · chipless · bite · engagement · seating · clamping
drywall
Gypsum-core building panels
downspout · ductwork · HVAC · signage · automotive · appliance
- hardware traitsthreaded, galvanized, stainless, hex, slotted
- screwswood screw, machine screw, drywall screw, deck screw, set screw