Understanding self-drilling screws: Benefits and uses

People often believe that self-drilling screws and self-tapping screws are used for the same thing in construction activities. While used extensively in many fields, both the screw types have different roles to play and offer different benefits. 



Self-drilling screws are the ones you see abundantly, as they are almost used everywhere. This screw type can drill itself into any material that is being worked upon. However, self-drilling screws are commonly used for working on wood, thin metals or soft metals. These screws are essentially used to secure loads above a given minimal pressure. 

Types of self-drilling screws

Self-drilling screws are available in a variety of formats as well. Available with wings or without, countersunk self -drilling screw provide a greater degree of flexibility to any project. Low profile self-drilling screws are generally used in environments where unobtrusive fixing is imperative. Self-drilling screws with wings are designed to drill through thicker materials including metals. The wings are added to enlarge the hole, providing an easy path for the rest of the screw to follow. 

The various benefits of using self-drilling screws

  • As you do not have to spend a lot of time on the drilling process, self-drilling screws can save you time. With this type of screws, you don’t have to pre-drill the holes. You don’t even have to create the pilot holes, as these screws have a tip like a drill bit and are capable of drilling a hole into anything- from metal to wood.


  • As already mentioned earlier, self-drilling screws can be used on a variety of materials. As per the metal or the wood you will work upon, you can choose the screw which comes in five different sizes. 


  • Self-drilling screws are also very easy to handle and require minimal professional supervision. As they also save you the time of pre-drilling, they provide an extra layer of safety. Even a person with no background of using these products can do so with some research. 


  • Using self-drilling screws will save you money too. Since they are so easy to use, you can opt to get the work done yourself, saving on time and money in the process. 


  • As stainless steel is the most common material used in making self-drilling screws, these screws are tough and durable. This also gives the screws an anti-corrosive property which is hugely advantageous in any construction activity. Even if your product is exposed to elements, it will not form rust that can affect its structural integrity. 

Choosing the right screws

As the leading company providing the qualitative fastening technologies, Ejot boasts a comprehensive portfolio of self-drilling screws. These include screws made of stainless steel, zinc-plated steel and other material as well. Whether it be economic solutions for fastening in intrinsic areas or technologies for trapezoidal profiles and timber substructures, Ejot connects components in one step: they drill, form the thread and fasten. 

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