Phillips Tapping Screws – Flat Head, #8 x 3″

SeaChoice Phillips tapping screws with a flat head, #8 x 3″ sizemade 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 products default variant (single variant shown)

Parts Desk Insights

Best Use Case: Use for corrosion-resistant fastening where a Phillips flat-head tapping screw is appropriateparticularly when working with marine-adjacent hardware and fittings that benefit from 18-8 stainless steel.

Common Issues: If the pilot/tapping surface isnt compatible, the screw may not bite cleanly or could feel like its strippingverify the material thickness and that the base can accept a #8 x 3″ tapping screw. Also confirm youre using the correct Phillips bit size to avoid rounding the drive.

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