1 Scope
This British Standard relates to ferrous and non-ferrous tapping screws and metallic
drive screws.
Provisions are made for two classes of tapping screw, namely thread forming and thread
cutting, each available in several types which are described and illustrated in the
standard.
General dimensions are given for countersunk, raised countersunk, and pan head tapping
screws with slotted or recessed heads, slotted mushroom heads, recessed flange heads
and hexagon head tapping screws and round head metallic drive screws. Countersunk
and raised countersunk head tapping screws in short lengths have shallower truncated
heads than those in normal lengths and separate tables of dimensions are accordingly
provided.
Details of a suitable head flushness gauge for countersunk head screws and a gauge
for checking recess penetration on recessed head screws together with testing requirements
for the inspection of tapping screws and approximate hole sizes for steel screws in
various materials, are given with appendices.
NOTE 1 Round head screws other than metallic drive screws have not been included in this standard as it is considered that pan head screws provide for most of the applications in which round head screws are normally used and allow more conveniently for the application of torque.
NOTE 2 The titles of the British Standards referred to in this standard are given on page iii.