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#8 - 316 Stainless Fully Threaded Screws

#8 - 316 Stainless Fully Threaded Screws

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Our solid 316 Stainless Steel (A4) fully threaded screws aren't just for metal as their technical term of "sheet metal screws" implies and can be used in a variety of materials for strong, corrosion resistant holding power. 

#8 Screw Measurements:

Diameter Inside the Threads Diameter Outside the Threads Head Diameter
0.140" (3.6mm) 0.165" (4.2mm)
0.300" (7.6mm)

Phillips Drive Self-Tapping Sheet Metal Screws

Our passivated 316ss self-tapping sheet metal screws are ideal for jobs that will be exposed to corrosive marine environments such as saltwater, and are great for fastening much more than just sheet metal. 

Benefits of our marine grade 316 stainless sheet metal screws include:

  • Highly Corrosion Resistant: When working in a marine environment, corrosion is a major concern. Where 18-8 or 304 stainless steel sheet metal screws that are available from the big box stores will start weeping rust within days of being exposed to saltwater, our passivated 316 sheet metal screws will stay corrosion free for much longer.
  • Exceptional holding power: Being fully threaded allows for more threads to engage with the wood, metal, plastic, fiberglass, or other substrate that you are fastening to. 
  • Available in Flat, Round, or Pan Heads: Whether you need a countersunk (CSK) flat or oval headed screw, or a pan head screw for just the right finishing touch, we carry them in a variety of lengths and diameters.

The Difference Between Sheet Metal Screws and Wood Screws

Both of screw can be used in wood, metal, plastics, fiberglass, and more despite their names. The main difference is that sheet metal screws are fully threaded, as opposed to a wood screw which is partially threaded, about 2/3 of the way up the shank. Wood screws are partially threaded in order to draw two pieces of material together when the screw is tightened, as opposed to sheet metal screws which are not meant to draw materials together.

Sheet metal screws work well on boats for fastening hardware such as cleats, chocks, cleats, hawsepipes, rub rails, stanchions, hinges, and more. If fastening stainless steel hardware to either a fiberglass or wood boat they provide extra holding power over a wood screw due to the fact that they are fully threaded.

Our 316l stainless steel sheet metal screws are an excellent choice for marine fastener applications, due to the passivated 316 alloy being highly corrosion resistant. 

 

What is stainless steel passivation and how does it help keep stainless marine fasteners corrosion free?

Stainless steel passivation is a chemical process that improves the corrosion resistance of our 316 stainless fasteners by removing any traces of iron from the surface of fastener. The process enhances it's natural oxide layer, and helps keep any surface rust from forming for years to come.

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Beth B (East Greenwich, US)
316 stainless in lengths I can’t find elsewhere

Turnaround is quick and the screws do the job! The price is vey good as well.

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John Thomas (Marblehead, US)

Excellent quality, price, packaging and delivery!

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Peter Coker (North Kingstown, US)
Screws for hull

Screws didn’t break securing into white oak ; great price & delivery

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Brandon morgan (Whittier, US)
Always awesome for me.

Easy ordering and quick shipping.

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TAF (Holland, US)
Happy Customer

Great selection, reasonable prices AND TERRIFIC SERVICE!!!

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tim burns (Farmington, US)

#8 - 316 Stainless Fully Threaded Screws

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Jim White (Brookhaven, US)
Perfect and easy

All around convenient!,

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Lyle Calkins (Miami, US)

Great product.
Great service!!

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Steven Devine (Thomasville, US)
Screws Screws Screws!

Once I thought ordinary screws were enough. Then I built a cedar dog fence. Purchasing authentic stainless steel screws at the right length is difficult through Lows or Amazon. I went directly to the manufacturer and got a good price and good confidence that what I bought was actually stainless steel. It's easy to forget how much fraud is on Amazon these days.

Love these!

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Michael C (Marshfield, US)
Great Product!

Great product at a great price

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Mark Murton (Hudson, US)
High quality, great service

The small order was nicely packaged and delivered on time - as always!

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V.T. (Durham, US)
316 Stainless

Perfect
As to be expected from Rob !
Great quality& service

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Joseph Cote (Brewer, US)
Happy Captain.

High quality, very timely, and a nice surprise receiving a gift razor knife! Really enjoy reading your articles. Very informative.

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William Francis (Milwaukee, US)
Great fastener source, USPS failure

Three stars for attentions. Fair Wind offers Excellent product good fair prices and fast out the door. Shipping on this order has taken too long this time. Lucky we didn't need the product for a project. Thanks Rob, this rating is on the shipper, it was in Oak Creek five miles away early last week then for some reason it went to the Dakotas. Shippers pretty much suck these days.

Sorry that happened Willaim! USPS has been dropping the ball a bit lately, and it's painful to hear about it happening to a good customer such as yourself. I know it doesn't turn back time and put those fasteners in your hand when they should have been, but I went ahead and refunded your shipping charge for you as a gesture. We've found that UPS has become a lot more competitive with their shipping rates lately and we do seem to have less issues with them if you want to give them a try in the future. Thanks again for a fifth order, hopefully you come back for another 5 in the future!

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Alan Justin (Saratoga Springs, US)
Best Resource

Called Rob at Fair Winds fastener for some specialty items that I’ve had a difficult time finding . His comment to me was yep we’ve got them in stock. How many do you need. And within a few days, they were at my door. No must no fuss. Best place to buy quality fasteners.

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David Bittner (Philadelphia, US)
Stainless steel screws for marine use

Excellent selection of marine screws and prompt shipping .

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Myles Walder (Punta Gorda, US)
Just what I ordered!

Excellent product!

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C.K. (Malmo, SE)
A screw up. Bad joke.

Excellent quality screw. Nice to be able to shop a quantity you want.
However I did not get what I wanted. One set on screws were wrong size.
Just solved by running to down to get them. Getting the job done as quickly as possible.
I have no doubt they would fix it.
Only 4 stars because of the big/small screw up.

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Kevin Maloney (Brentwood, US)

Good quality products, prompt service.

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Robert E Boka (Cream Ridge, US)
316 stainless steel screws

Exceptional deal on quality stainless steel hardware. Expecting to buy more in the future. Good people to deal with!

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Kyle Bradley (Greenville, US)
Recommended

Excellent Seller, Fast Shipping A+A+A+
Fasteners were the same looking as I needed for a Nordic Tug Install. I will be back

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Lanny Clark (New York, US)
screws

high quality

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Ross Stainsby (Sammamish, US)
Screws were great shipping was not!

I paid extra for expedited 2 day shipping. It took 11 days. I emailed you twice to see if there as something you could do on your end but I received no response. I realize you are not the USPS but a little support would have been appreciated.

Sorry you had a bad experience Ross, that's certainly not what we want. I just ran a search through our e-mails and don't see anything from you so we never received any e-mails from you. Send any messages to rob@fairwindfasteners.com and I always make sure to respond to everything I receive!

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Keith Treadwell (Mount Prospect, US)
Pure Stainless

I really like the look how well constructed these screws are no more hardware store stainless steel screws for me.Super

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Joseph Joseph (Tampa, US)
Great Service

Ordered many different types of stainless steel screws all came nicely packaged and promptly.

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Mark Manning (York Village, US)
Awesome service

Service with Fairwinds is awesome! Fast delivery, and friendly, customer service!
I will definitely get all my hardware here!

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Dean Marvin (Decatur, US)
Well packaged, quick shipping.

Well packaged, quick shipping.

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Nathan Gilliss (Minneapolis, US)
Good stuff

This is the second time I’ve ordered from Fair Wind, and I undoubtedly will again. The hardware itself is fantastic, the the shipping has been prompt and well sorted.

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Lee Tillson (Augusta, US)
Stainless screws

Fair Wind Fasteners has a great selection of marine grade stainless steel screws.I’m able to find what I need to fix the trim on my motor home. Ordered and have received all order within two or three business days. I would call that exceptional service!

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Brian RENOE (Wake Forest, US)
Nails and screws

I received the bronze nails and screws I ordered very quickly. I am using them on the restoration of a Simmons Sea Skiff. Worked nicely.

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Kevin Licht (Chippewa Falls, US)

quick shipment and good quality fasteners