Plumbing Screw

The plumbing screw is a type of fastener that has metric thread on one end and self-tapping thread on the other.

It is used to install plumbing fixtures on various materials: it can be driven into wood or concrete, and in the latter case it is recommended to additionally use a plastic wall plug.

Applications

The plumbing screw is installed into a pre-drilled hole in the base material; the thread cuts into the material as the corresponding side is driven in. This type of fastener handles several tasks:

• installing pipe clamps and various types of pipelines;
• wall mounting of hanging plumbing fixtures — the screw is used when installing sinks, toilets and other fixtures;
• assembling wooden structures and other installation work.

Features

This type of fastener provides a high-strength connection, which is why it is also known as a “lag screw”. The screw is made of high-strength steel and withstands heavy loads. For corrosion protection in high-humidity conditions, it is zinc-plated.

FLOK supplies plumbing screws.