{"product_id":"hex-drive-pan-head-self-tapping-screws-304","title":"M3–M6 Hex Drive Pan Head Self-Tapping Screws – 304 Stainless Steel","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-product-detail\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Product Overview --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"hdiy-heading\"\u003e🔩 Hex Socket Pan Head Self‑Tapping Screws – 304 Stainless (M3–M6)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hdiy-text\"\u003eWhen a standard Phillips drive won’t cut it, these Allen‑drive pan head self‑tapping screws give you the control and torque you need. Machined from genuine A2 \/ 304 stainless steel, they stand up to moisture, humidity, and outdoor exposure without a surface coating that wears thin. The internal hex drive lets you tighten with confidence — less cam‑out, more force — perfect for tight spots where a driver can slip. The sharp self‑tapping thread cuts its own path into sheet metal, plastic, wood, and composites, so there’s no need for separate nuts or tapped holes. Available in the four most popular diameters (M3, M4, M5, M6) and lengths from 6 mm to 40 mm, this series covers everything from electronics brackets to structural metalwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Key Features – vertical list --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"hdiy-heading\"\u003e⚙️ Key Features – 304 Stainless Pan Head Self‑Tapping Screws\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"hdiy-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e304 (A2) stainless steel delivers permanent corrosion resistance — won’t red‑rust in wet or outdoor conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHex socket drive (Allen) minimizes cam‑out and lets you apply higher torque than a Phillips head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf‑tapping coarse thread cuts cleanly into sheet metal, wood, plastic, and fiberglass — no pre‑tap required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers M3, M4, M5, and M6 diameters with lengths from 6 mm to 40 mm — a size for every light‑ to medium‑duty job\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully threaded from tip to head for maximum grip in thin materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon‑magnetic and work‑hardening — safe for electronics and sensitive installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural stainless finish — no plating to chip or fade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Specifications Table --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"hdiy-heading\"\u003e📋 Technical Specifications – Hex Drive Self‑Tapping Screws\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-table-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"hdiy-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eThread Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAvailable Lengths (mm)*\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHead Style\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDrive\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePan Head\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHex (Allen) 2 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e304 Stainless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10, 12, 16, 20, 25, 30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePan Head\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHex (Allen) 2.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e304 Stainless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePan Head\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHex (Allen) 3 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e304 Stainless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePan Head\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHex (Allen) 4 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e304 Stainless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hdiy-note\"\u003e* Lengths are thread length only (not including head). 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For thicker metals or hardwoods, a small pilot hole (about 80% of the screw diameter) will reduce driving torque and give you a perfect thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hdiy-faq-question\"\u003e🔸 What size Allen wrench do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hdiy-faq-answer\"\u003eM3 uses a 2 mm hex key, M4 uses 2.5 mm, M5 uses 3 mm, and M6 uses a 4 mm hex key. A standard metric hex set will cover all sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hdiy-faq-question\"\u003e🔸 Is 304 stainless steel suitable for outdoor use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hdiy-faq-answer\"\u003eAbsolutely. 304 stainless resists rust in rain, humidity, and mild chemicals. 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