Self-tapping screws: Kilton’s ideal solution for sheet metal

For over four decades, Kilton has been a leading name in the standard and special fastener industry. The Italy-based company is renowned for its expertise in designing and manufacturing premium fasteners for applications in the mechanical industry, automotive sector, metalworking, and more.

The right fastener for every application

Securing metal components requires selecting the most fitting fasteners in terms of characteristics, materials, shape, and dimensions. In this article, we introduce one of Kilton's flagship products, the hexagon socket head self-tapping screws type C (031).

Designed for all screwing operations on sheet metal and metal laminates through simple drilling, these fasteners are particularly suitable for fixing aluminum window frames and curtain walls or infill panels.

Kilton self-tapping screws: a closer look

Kilton self-tapping screws are made of galvanized low-alloy carbon steel C1018 - C1022; It is necessary to pay close attention to the technical-mechanical specifications of the material to be fixed: for safe and long-lasting screwing, always consult the technical data sheet available in PDF format and remember to carry out the appropriate checks before each operation.

Kilton advises against the use of these self-tapping screws on die-cast materials and plastics. For more information on the range of self-tapping screws available from the company, please use the references provided.