• Collated on strips of 50 screws for auto-feed collated screwdriver systems, so board runs go quicker
• Fine, fully threaded shank that grips metal studs and track up to 0.6mm steel
• Bugle head countersinks cleanly and dimples the board without breaking the paper
• Phillips PH2 recess for a solid bit fit and less cam-out
• 25 degree sharp point that starts fast and cuts down on board damage
• Silver zinc finish over carbon steel, corrosion rating 1 for interior use
• A1 fire classification and made to BS EN 14566:2008
• Works with all leading collated screw gun brands
• 3.5mm diameter across a range of lengths, supplied 1000 per box

Use these for hanging plasterboard onto metal stud partitions and metal ceiling track. Load a strip into your collated screwdriver, set the depth stop and run along the stud. The collated feed keeps you moving on long board runs, so dry lining and metal frame partitions take less time.

Pick the fine thread for metal studs and track. The tighter thread pitch cuts into steel up to 0.6mm thick and pulls the board in tight. For timber studwork, switch to the coarse thread drywall screw instead. These are interior screws with a corrosion rating of 1, so keep them for dry inside work rather than damp or external jobs.

• Brand: TIMCO
• Material: Carbon Steel
• Finish: Zinc (silver)
• Head: Bugle
• Recess: Phillips PH2
• Thread: Fine, Fully Threaded
• Point: 25 degree Sharp
• Substrate: Plasterboard to Metal Stud and Track (max 0.6mm steel)
• Fire Classification: A1
• Standard: BS EN 14566:2008
• Corrosion Rating: 1 (interior)
• Collation: 50 screws per strip
• Compatibility: Collated / auto-feed screw guns, all leading brands
• Diameter: 3.5mm (nominal)
• Pack Quantity: 1000 per box

What's the difference between fine and coarse thread plasterboard screws?

It comes down to the frame behind the board. Fine thread screws, like these, are for plasterboard onto metal studs. The tight thread cuts into thin steel and holds. Coarse thread screws are for plasterboard onto timber studs, where the wider thread grips softwood. Match the thread to the stud and you'll get a clean, tight fix.

Can I use these on timber studs?

No. Fine thread is for metal studs and track. On timber the fine thread won't pull in and hold as it should, so use the coarse thread drywall screw for softwood framing instead.

What thickness of metal stud will these fix into?

They're made for plasterboard onto metal stud and track up to 0.6mm steel. That covers standard drywall stud and ceiling track. For heavier gauge steel you'd need a self drilling screw rated for it.

What is a collated screw gun?

It's an auto-feed screwdriver that takes screws on a strip rather than one at a time. You feed a strip of 50 in, drive a screw, and the gun advances the next one for you. It keeps you moving on long plasterboard runs and saves loading each screw by hand.

What size plasterboard screws do I need for metal studs?

It depends on your board thickness. The screw should clear the board and bite well into the steel behind it. These are 3.5mm diameter and come in a range of lengths, so pick a length that suits your board. Drive until the head just dimples the surface without breaking the paper.

How many screws are in a box?

Each box holds 1000 screws, collated on strips of 50 ready for your gun.