I’m here to help you lock in reliable fasteners for your production line. The 5 16 hex head self tapping screw I’m offering combine strength and ease of installation for sheet metal and thin-walled parts. With heat-treated steel and precise threading, it bites fast and holds under vibration. I can supply standard lengths and coatings to fit your alloy, from bare zinc to black oxide, and I can tailor the drive type to your machine. If you’re buying in volume, I offer Discount and flexible terms to keep your costs down. Quotes are prepared quickly, so you can compare and decide fast. We ship fast, with consistent quality and traceable batch numbers. I know timing is everything in assembly, so I keep inventories full and shipments on target. Reach out for a no-obligation Quotes and let us prove our screws meet your spec.
From concept to delivery, a 5x16 hex head self-tapping screw delivers precise performance for sheet-metal assemblies. The spec typically covers 5 mm diameter, 16 mm length, a hex head, self-tapping crest, and material choices such as stainless steel or zinc-plated carbon steel. In the concept phase, engineers lock in tapping diameter, thread profile, and tolerances, then validate performance with simulations and pilot tests. In production, the flow runs from wire drawing and heading to thread forming, heat treatment, and surface finishing to meet wear and corrosion requirements. Delivery relies on rigorous QA and flexible logistics. After sampling, a pilot batch confirms consistency before mass production with in-line inspection, hardness checks, torque testing, and pull-out verification. Packaging includes anti-corrosion packing and labeling for global distribution. Lead times depend on material, tooling, and batch size, with options for RoHS/REACH and varied incoterms. A capable supplier aligns engineering input with manufacturing capacity to minimize risk and speed market access for buyers worldwide.
| Product Code | Screw Size | Length (mm) | Material | Finish | Head Style | Thread Type | TPI | Tensile Strength (MPa) | Process Stage | Lead Time (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STS-516-16-Carbon-ZP | 5/16-18 UNC | 16 | Carbon Steel | Zinc Plated | Hex Head | Self-Tapping | 18 | 640 | Concept to CAD - Feasibility | 14 |
| STS-516-25-Carbon-ZP | 5/16-18 UNC | 25 | Carbon Steel | Zinc Plated | Hex Head | Self-Tapping | 18 | 590 | CAD - Prototype | 15 |
| STS-516-32-Carbon-ZP | 5/16-18 UNC | 32 | Carbon Steel | Zinc Plated | Hex Head | Self-Tapping | 18 | 610 | Tooling - Pilot | 16 |
| STS-516-40-Carbon-ZP | 5/16-18 UNC | 40 | Carbon Steel | Zinc Plated | Hex Head | Self-Tapping | 18 | 650 | Pilot Run | 18 |
| STS-516-50-Carbon-ZP | 5/16-18 UNC | 50 | Carbon Steel | Zinc Plated | Hex Head | Self-Tapping | 18 | 630 | Production | 20 |
| STS-516-60-Carbon-ZP | 5/16-18 UNC | 60 | Carbon Steel | Zinc Plated | Hex Head | Self-Tapping | 18 | 590 | Quality Audit | 22 |
| STS-516-75-Carbon-ZP | 5/16-18 UNC | 75 | Carbon Steel | Zinc Plated | Hex Head | Self-Tapping | 18 | 635 | Delivery Preparation | 25 |