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Wafer Head Self-Tapping Screws

Wafer Head Self-Tapping Screws

Wafer head self-tapping screws, also known in the industry as wafer-head or thin, flat-head self-tapping screws, are specialized integrated fasteners designed for thin-plate fastening. Their core feature is the unique, wide, and thin "wafer" head. Distinguished from standard pan-head or large flat-head screws, they are ideal for automated fastening operations and serve as versatile fasteners for home decoration, sheet metal work, and steel construction.

The iconic wafer head features a low-profile, ultra-thin design with a wide diameter that provides ample load-bearing surface area. The 70° tapered underside offers excellent fitment, providing a built-in washer effect that eliminates the need for additional flat washers. The top surface of the head is flat, and after installation, the protrusion is minimal, ensuring it does not scratch panels or interfere with subsequent construction steps. Simultaneously, it effectively distributes locking pressure, preventing lightweight materials such as galvanized sheets, gypsum boards, and aluminum skins from deforming or tearing due to excessive pressure.

The product is available in two types: standard self-tapping thread and drill-point (self-drilling) thread. The drill-point version eliminates the need for pre-drilling, allowing for direct drilling and fastening into light-gauge steel keels and thin metal sheets with high efficiency and minimal effort. They are standard-equipped with Phillips or Torx drive recesses, ensuring a stable grip and reducing the risk of stripping. These screws are typically finished with anti-corrosion coatings such as white zinc, yellow zinc, black phosphate, or are made of stainless steel for long-lasting durability.

They are widely used in applications such as light-gauge steel ceiling and partition wall installations, ventilation duct assembly, color-steel roofing fixation, electrical sheet metal enclosures, and thin-panel furniture assembly. Combining fastening stability, construction efficiency, and a clean, aesthetically pleasing finish, they are the preferred choice for thin-plate fastening.

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Anhui Linghong Hardware Technology Co., Ltd.

Anhui Linghong Hardware Technology Co., Ltd. was founded in 2017, covering an area of 30 mu with 12,600 square meters of standardized workshops and office buildings. Formerly known as Shanghai Linghong Fasteners Co., Ltd., the company has inherited its core management and production backbone team, and follows the mature operation system formed through 16 years of steady development of Shanghai Linghong.
The company is equipped with more than 80 sets of production equipment, with a stable monthly capacity of approximately 500 tons. It specializes in the production of a full range of screws, including wood screws, chipboard screws, drywall screws, self-drilling screws, self-tapping screws, plasterboard screws, wallboard screws, corrugated screws, and other products. The company has a professional-quality management team and is equipped with precision testing instruments, including metallographic polishing machines and Rockwell hardness testers. Through strict control over first-piece inspection, in-process inspection, and the whole ex-factory process, it ensures the qualified quality of each batch of products with strong quality inspection capabilities. Meanwhile, the company has established a complete packaging system and an experienced management team, adopting a production model of "intelligent and mechanized production as the mainstay, supplemented by manual work". Adhering to excellent quality and a good reputation, the company provides customers with cost-effective, high-quality products.
With over 20 years of deep engagement in the fastener industry, Anhui Linghong Hardware Technology Co., Ltd. upholds the business philosophy of "Quality First, Integrity-Based", and is a comprehensive enterprise integrating design, development, production, and sales. Relying on over 20 years of accumulated production management experience and foreign trade export strength, the company has passed ISO 9001 Quality Management System, ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, and ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System certifications, and established mature overseas sales channels. At present, the company exports 40 to 50 containers to Australia and about 10 containers to Europe and Japan every month, with annual sales exceeding 200 million RMB. The company sincerely welcomes customers at home and abroad to contact us for business negotiations and win-win cooperation!

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