{"product_id":"8-18x1-2-bit-tip-screws-1k-pk","title":"8-18X1\/2\" BIT TIP SCREWS 1K\/PK","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1sn81dd\" data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"168\"\u003e🧾 What it is:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"296\"\u003eA bulk box of \u003cstrong data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"223\"\u003ehex or pan-head self-drilling screws\u003c\/strong\u003e used for fastening metal-to-metal or metal-to-wood without pre-drilling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"300\" data-end=\"303\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"dtksom\" data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"329\"\u003e🔧 Breaking it down:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"605\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dc6puy\" data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"366\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"337\"\u003e8\u003c\/strong\u003e → Screw diameter (#8 size)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ki1jtl\" data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"434\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"375\"\u003e18\u003c\/strong\u003e → Thread pitch (18 threads per inch, sheet metal thread)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2bo0jc\" data-start=\"435\" data-end=\"462\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"445\"\u003e1\/2\"\u003c\/strong\u003e → Screw length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"e1pdt0\" data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"541\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"476\"\u003eBIT TIP\u003c\/strong\u003e → Self-drilling (built-in drill point eliminates pre-drilling)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dycr15\" data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"605\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"553\"\u003e1K\/PK\u003c\/strong\u003e → 1,000-piece bulk pack (jobsite\/contractor supply)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"610\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"c5okp3\" data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"638\"\u003e🔧 What it’s used for:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"673\"\u003eThese screws are commonly used in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"848\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11qa09k\" data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"716\"\u003eHVAC ductwork and sheet metal assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xdykuv\" data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"756\"\u003eElectrical conduit straps and boxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vkjrqp\" data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"790\"\u003eMetal studs and light framing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3pw2so\" data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"815\"\u003eSignage and brackets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vyxdtq\" data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"848\"\u003eGeneral mechanical fastening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"853\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"oowtmi\" data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"875\"\u003e⚙️ Key features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18awb4r\" data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"926\"\u003eSelf-drilling tip (cuts its own hole in metal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13fckep\" data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"962\"\u003eSaves time—no pilot hole needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"q3pvpv\" data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003eZinc-plated for corrosion resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pzxi2h\" data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1053\"\u003eDesigned for thin-gauge steel and sheet metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3gfnvm\" data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003eBulk packaging for contractors and large jobs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1108\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"ri34xr\" data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003e🧠 Simple explanation:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1293\"\u003eIt’s basically a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1292\"\u003ebox of sharp-tip screws that can drill right into metal without pre-drilling, used for HVAC, electrical, and general construction work\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MALCO PRODUCTS SBC.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52411305066785,"sku":"BT131T","price":48.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/1905\/1041\/files\/download_8_6d08415a-9d19-46bc-b4b5-25f0b847c8d6.jpg?v=1778190291","url":"https:\/\/standardvmi.com\/products\/8-18x1-2-bit-tip-screws-1k-pk","provider":"Standard Plumbing Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}