Practical Fastening Quantities for Steel, Repairs & Trade Work
Need the correct hex screw for a repair or steel installation without committing to unnecessary bulk stock? ICCONS® | Hex Screws Retail Packs give builders, fabricators, maintenance crews & installers access to selected ICCONS hex-head fasteners in practical packaged quantities for steel construction, repairs, alterations, workshop stock & project-specific requirements.
Different jobs can require very different screws even when the hex heads look similar. Depending on the selected pack, ICCONS configurations include coarse-thread & fine-thread self-drilling hex screws, 5 Series / Series 500 screws, washered options & Top Grip roofing fasteners. Choosing the right pack starts with the connection, steel thickness, drilling requirement & intended application.
For mixed fastening work, Bolts & Fasteners, Impact Drivers & Small Parts Organisers provide useful options for fastening, installation & organised workshop or service-vehicle storage.
What Are ICCONS® Hex Screws Retail Packs?
These packs provide selected ICCONS hex-head fasteners in convenient quantities for trade, workshop, repair & maintenance requirements. Rather than representing one screw sold in different lengths, the collection covers several fastening configurations suited to different materials & applications.
Applicable ICCONS families include:
► Self Drilling Hex – Coarse Thread
► Self Drilling Hex – Fine Thread
► Self Drilling Hex 5 Series – Fine Thread
► Self Drilling Hex with Sealing Washer – Coarse Thread
► Self Drilling Hex with Sealing Washer – Fine Thread
► Self Drilling Hex 5 Series with Sealing Washer – Fine Thread
► Self Drilling Hex Top Grip with Sealing Washer – Coarse Thread
The differences between these products matter at the fixing point. A standard self-driller for mild-steel assembly, a 5 Series screw for thicker steel & a Top Grip washered roofing screw perform different jobs despite sharing a hex-head format.
Where a project also involves other screw or anchoring requirements, Screws & Anchors provides complementary fixing options across broader trade applications.
Why Choose ICCONS® Hex Screws Retail Packs?
Practical pack quantities allow buyers to keep useful fasteners available without carrying excessive stock of every configuration. Workshops & trade crews can maintain frequently required sizes while purchasing occasional fasteners closer to the quantity actually needed.
Coarse Thread for Efficient Steel Installation
Repetitive steel fastening can make installation time an important consideration. ICCONS coarse-thread self-drilling hex screws are designed for fast installation through compatible mild steel within the individual screw's documented drilling capacity.
The hardened self-drilling point drills & taps into suitable steel without a separate pilot hole where the selected product permits.
Fine Thread for More Controlled Installation
Some connections benefit from greater control during final driving. ICCONS fine-thread self-drilling hex screws provide a slower, more controlled installation characteristic than their coarse-thread counterparts.
This gives fabricators & installers another way to match the fastener to the connection rather than selecting solely by gauge or length.
5 Series for Thicker Mild Steel
Steel thickness can quickly rule out a standard self-drilling point. ICCONS 5 Series, also known as Series 500, uses a dedicated drilling point for heavier mild-steel applications.
Applicable 12-24 5 Series washered products are documented for 3–12 mm mild steel, providing a purpose-matched option where greater drilling capacity is required.
For crews comparing fixing types across construction & maintenance work, the Fastener Guide Bolts Screws Anchors provides practical guidance across screws, bolts & anchors.
Common Applications
Steel Fabrication & Assembly
Fabrication work can move between light sheet, brackets & heavier steel sections within the same project. Hex screw packs give workshops access to selected coarse, fine & 5 Series configurations for compatible metal components, steel sections, brackets & assemblies.
Where substantial bolted connections form part of the same project, Structural Fasteners & Bolts provides complementary fastening options.
Equipment Maintenance
A damaged guard, bracket or sheet-metal component may require only a modest quantity of replacement fasteners. Clearly identified packs allow maintenance teams to retain useful hex screws for recurring repairs without mixing loose fasteners from unrelated jobs.
Inspect the existing fixing point, steel thickness & supporting material before choosing a replacement.
Shed Alterations & Extensions
Small building modifications often create several fastening requirements without consuming full cartons of each screw. Adding brackets, flashings, panels or other steel components may call for different screw lengths, point configurations or drilling capacities across the same job.
Workshop Production
Repeated fabrication makes correct fastener identification especially important. Keeping standard self-drillers, 5 Series products & washered configurations separated can help operators select the required screw without relying on appearance alone.
Metal Roofing to Steel Supports
Roofing introduces requirements beyond general steel assembly. ICCONS Self Drilling Hex Top Grip with Sealing Washer – Coarse Thread is designed for applicable metal roof sheet fixed to metal battens, steel purlins & other suitable steel substrates.
Top Grip products should be selected from the roofing requirement rather than treated as interchangeable with general workshop screws.
Service Vehicles & Mobile Maintenance
Useful vehicle stock is about carrying the right coverage in manageable quantities. Selected hex screw packs can be organised by common repair type or application so technicians can identify the required fastener without carrying bulk cartons of every size.
Workshop Replenishment
Regular purchasing patterns can reveal which screws deserve permanent workshop stock. If a particular size is being replenished frequently, a larger quantity may become more practical while less common configurations remain in smaller packs.
Product Selection Guide
Choose the fastener before choosing the quantity. Establish the material, connection & installation requirement first, then decide which pack format suits expected usage.
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Job Requirement
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ICCONS® Hex Screw Type
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Check Before Ordering
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General light-to-medium steel work
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Self Drilling Hex – Coarse
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Steel thickness & drilling capacity
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Controlled steel fastening
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Self Drilling Hex – Fine
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Steel thickness, thread & length
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Thicker mild steel
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5 Series / Series 500
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Material thickness & drilling capacity
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Connection requiring a rubber seal
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Washered Self Drilling Hex
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Steel capacity & washer requirement
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Thicker steel requiring a seal
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Washered 5 Series
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Material thickness & exact product
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Metal roofing to steel
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Top Grip Washered Hex
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Purlin thickness & roofing application
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Recurring repair or workshop stock
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Appropriate packaged quantity
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Expected consumption
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Compare Coarse & Fine Thread
Two similar-looking screws can behave differently during installation. ICCONS coarse-thread products provide faster installation characteristics, while fine-thread versions allow slower, more controlled driving.
Material thickness & drilling capacity must still suit the selected screw.
Confirm the Steel Thickness
Screw length does not determine drilling capacity. Measure or confirm the thickness of steel being penetrated & compare it with the individual fastener specification.
Where a standard self-drilling point doesn't provide the required capacity, consider an appropriate 5 Series configuration.
Decide Whether a Sealing Washer Is Required
Not every steel connection needs a sealing washer. General steel brackets or internal assemblies may require an unwashered configuration, while applicable exposed or sealed connections can call for a washered alternative.
Choose the washer arrangement from the actual connection rather than from appearance.
Use Top Grip for the Appropriate Roofing Application
Metal roofing needs a fastener suited to both the sheet & supporting steel. ICCONS Top Grip washered screws are designed for applicable roof sheet fixed to metal battens, steel purlins & similar steel substrates.
Match the Hex Driver
A correct screw still needs the correct installation accessory. ICCONS hex screw families use different head sizes depending on gauge & configuration.
Check the individual product specification & prepare the appropriate Drill Accessories before work begins.
Choose Pack Quantity From Expected Usage
Occasional fasteners & high-consumption screws shouldn't necessarily be purchased the same way. Smaller quantities suit repairs, mobile kits & irregular requirements, while regularly consumed sizes may justify larger stock holdings.
Expert Tips
Organise Fasteners by Application
A workshop drawer full of similar hex screws creates unnecessary selection problems. Separate standard self-drillers, 5 Series, washered & roofing-specific configurations so operators can identify the right family quickly.
Label Steel Capacity Where Practical
Material thickness is often more useful than screw length when choosing a self-driller. Adding the applicable steel range to workshop storage labels can help crews distinguish fasteners intended for different material capacities.
Keep Identified Packs Together
Loose screws become difficult to distinguish when several gauges, threads & point types are mixed. Keep unused fasteners with their original packaging or clearly marked storage location.
Don't Judge Drilling Capacity by Length
A longer screw isn't automatically designed for thicker steel. The drilling point determines the applicable material capacity, while screw length addresses reach & engagement.
Separate Washered & Unwashered Fasteners
A sealing washer forms part of the intended connection. Store washered screws separately from unwashered products to reduce accidental substitution during busy workshop or site work.
Inspect Driver Accessories Regularly
Worn nut setters can reduce positive engagement with the hex head. Check frequently used drivers during repetitive installation & replace damaged accessories before they begin affecting screw heads or final seating.
Review Reorder Frequency
Fastener consumption should influence how much stock is carried. If the same pack is repeatedly reordered, consider whether maintaining a larger quantity would better suit the workshop workload.
Tools Storage & Organization can help workshops separate frequently used tools, driver accessories & fastening consumables.
Prepare Before Busy Work Periods
A missing fastener can stop an otherwise straightforward repair or fabrication job. Review commonly used sizes before scheduled maintenance, shed projects or periods of increased workshop activity.
For practical preparation guidance, Spring Jobsite Prep Getting Your Gear Ready covers checking frequently used equipment & consumables before workloads increase.
