{"product_id":"timco-light-section-self-drilling-screws-5-5-x-25mm","title":"Timco Light Section Self-Drilling Screws 5.5 x 25mm - Steel Cladding Fixings","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose TIMCO Light Section Screws?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRapid Direct Drilling:\u003c\/strong\u003e The precision No. 3 self-drilling tip with an 8mm point effortlessly cuts through cold-rolled steel purlins and light sections up to 5mm thick, cutting down installation time and eliminating the need for pilot holes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeathertight Compression Seal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fitted with a vulcanised 16mm EPDM rubber washer that compresses uniformly against cladding profiles, stopping water ingress, draughts, and sheet corrosion around the fixing hole.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e500-Hour Salt-Spray Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Treated with an advanced silver organic exterior finish tested to withstand 500 hours of salt spray, offering reliable Class 3 corrosion resistance against rural damp, industrial fallout, and seasonal weathering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirm Non-Slip Drive:\u003c\/strong\u003e The flanged 8mm hexagonal head gives positive socket engagement with zero cam-out, ensuring fast, safe fixing from ladders or elevated work platforms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTight Vibration-Resistant Hold:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features a fully threaded 60-degree self-tapping profile that cuts clean threads into light gauge steel, drawing sheets tightly against framework to eliminate wind rattle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specification:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; 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