Drywall TEK Self-Drilling Screws (Gypsum-to-Metal)
Drywall TEK self-drilling screws as printed by the collected special-purpose table: No. 6 and No. 8 diameters drilling up to 26-gauge metal, fastening drywall (gypsum board) to metal framing.
Last updated: 2026-11
Specifications
The Drywall TEK class pairs gypsum board with light-gauge metal framing: the collected table gives it the No. 6 and No. 8 diameters — the small screws that sit flush in drywall faces — and a metal window of up to 26 gauge, the range of the light steel stud and furring channel that drywall is fixed to. The point drills the thin metal layer and the fine threads engage it, while the board side compresses under the head like a conventional drywall screw. It is the screw for fixing board to steel stud where a conventional sharp-point drywall screw would just spin in the metal. The collected table prints no drill-point length for this class; point geometry is confirmed against the framing system at quotation.
| Point class | Drywall Teks — special-purpose class, label as printed by the collected table |
|---|---|
| Screw sizes (tabulated) | No. 6, No. 8 |
| Material window | Up to 26 Ga. metal |
| Application pairing | Drywall (gypsum board) to metal framing — pairing printed by the collected table |
| Drill-point length | Not printed for this class — confirmed at quotation |
| Materials | Case-hardened carbon steel with corrosion-resistant plating is the standard construction for inch TEK self-drillers; stainless (410) and other finishes confirmed at quotation |
| Screw diameter | Recommended material thickness | Application pairing (as printed) |
|---|---|---|
| No. 6 | Up to 26 Ga. | Gypsum to metal studding |
| No. 8 | Up to 26 Ga. | Gypsum to metal studding |
Materials
- Case-hardened carbon steel with corrosion-resistant plating is the standard construction for inch TEK self-drillers; stainless (410) and other finishes confirmed at quotation
Ordering & documentation
Documents
Shipments are backed by Mill Test Certificate (MTC), Dimensional Report, Salt Spray Test Report on request, with full batch traceability from raw material to finished product. Quality management follows the owner-confirmed compliance list: ISO 9001:2015, RoHS, REACH. Exact document sets are confirmed on the order.
Quotation
- The fastener family (Drywall TEK Self-Drilling Screws (Gypsum-to-Metal)) plus the standard designation from your drawing — DIN / ISO / JIS / ASTM / ANSI, or a drawing for custom parts.
- Size (diameter and length), thread type (metric or inch), property class or grade, and coating or finish.
- Quantity per size and your target delivery date.
- Destination country, and any required documents (for example a mill test certificate) so the quote includes them.
Sample & supply
Minimum order quantity is 10,000 pieces. Stock items run 3–7 days. Quantities or variants outside the standard range are confirmed at quotation.
Storage & shipping
Parts are packed for export and shipped factory-direct to buyers in Europe, Asia, the Americas and the Middle East. Store fasteners dry and protected until installation, and keep coated parts in their packaging until use; specific packing and preservation requirements can be stated on the order and confirmed at quotation.
Frequently asked questions
What does the 26-gauge ceiling mean for heavier framing?
It is the top of the metal the point is tabulated to drill. Light steel drywall framing typically sits inside that band; heavier studs or a double metal layer move the stack into the gauge-series ladder, where the collected tables publish explicit thickness windows per screw size (TEKS/2 and up). Gypsum board itself does not count against the window the same way — the point must pierce the metal, but the board is reamed — yet total stack still matters for engagement length, so state board gauge and framing gauge both on the RFQ and the point class is confirmed against the tables rather than guessed.
What is the MOQ and lead time for these self-drilling screws?
Minimum order quantity is 10,000 pieces per item. Stocked sizes ship in 3–7 days; non-stock diameters, lengths or finishes are quoted with a confirmed schedule. Confirm the exact schedule against quantity and size mix at quotation.
What should an RFQ for these special-purpose TEK screws state?
State the point class (Stitch, Plymetal, Plymetal with Wings, Drywall or Gypsum TEK), the screw diameter from the class table, the base material it drills into and the total thickness or gauge of the stack, head form and drive, length, finish (for example zinc plated or 410 stainless), required certificates such as a mill test report per EN 10204 3.1, and quantity per size — plus destination country.
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What to include in your inquiry
- ✓ Standard and property class (e.g. DIN 912, ISO 4762, class 8.8) — or a drawing for custom parts.
- ✓ Sizes, lengths and thread type (metric or inch).
- ✓ Quantity per size and your target delivery date.
- ✓ Destination country, plus any coating or finish requirement.
- ✓ Any documents you need with the shipment (e.g. mill test certificate) so the quote includes them.
- ✓ Your inquiry goes straight to the factory team by email and gets a reply within 24 hours.
- ✓ Factory-direct pricing
- ✓ Standard and custom specifications
- ✓ Factory-direct export to buyers in Europe, Asia, the Americas and the Middle East
- ✓ Full fastener family support