Pan Head Self Tapping Screws

A pan head self-tapping screw cuts its own thread in sheet metal, plastic, and thin materials while presenting a rounded, domed head that sits on the surface rather than drawing flush. At the DIY Hardware Store, our pan head self-tapping screws are available in zinc-plated steel and stainless steel for the light fabrication, electrical enclosure, and sheet metal assembly applications where a surface-sitting head is preferred over a countersunk finish.

The pan head is the correct choice when the material being fixed is too thin to accommodate a countersunk recess, when the head needs to be visible and distinguishable (for identification or removal), or when a washer is being used under the head and a flat bearing surface is needed. The self-tapping thread eliminates the need for pre-tapping or a separate nut in thin gauge materials, making assembly faster and suitable for high-volume production or repair work.

Available in Pozi and Phillips drive, in the sizes most commonly used in sheet metal and electrical enclosure work at the DIY Hardware Store.

  • Pan head sits on surface - no countersinking required
  • Self-tapping thread - no pre-tapping or separate nut needed
  • Correct choice for thin materials and washer applications
  • Zinc-plated steel and stainless steel options
  • Pozi and Phillips drive recesses
  • Standard for sheet metal, electrical enclosures, and light fabrication