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Minerallac Company 79849J - This is a drywall screw for attaching drywall to wood studs or to 25 gage metal studs. It is made of steel with a black phosphate finish and a black bugle head. The screw is size 8 and measures 3 inches long with coarse threads and a #2 Phillips drive.
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79849J

Alternate Item Number: 12112688

UPC: 085937083579


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Overview

The Minerallac Company 79849J is an 8x3 inch drywall screw. This fastener features a coarse thread for strong holding power in wood studs and drywall materials, and a Phillips drive for secure fastening. The black finish provides a discreet appearance in finished applications. This product is packaged in a jar for convenient storage and access. Manufactured in the US.
  • 8x3 inch size
  • Coarse thread for superior holding power
  • Phillips drive for secure fastening
  • Black finish for discreet appearance
  • Manufactured by Minerallac Company in the US

Specifications

Application
For attaching drywall to wood studs or to 25 gage metal studs.
Color
Black
Drive
#2 Phillips
Finish
Black Phosphate
Head Color
Black
Head Diameter
0.339" IN
Head Height
0.030" IN
Head Type
Bugle Head
Length
3" IN
Material
Steel
Point Type
Sharp Point
Screw Type
Drywall Screw
Size
8x3 inches
Size
8 x 3"
Size
8
Thread Size
8–10 TPI
Thread Type
Coarse Threads
Type
DryWall Screw
Package Weight (Imperial)
1.3 lbs
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What are the main product lines offered by Minerallac Company?

Minerallac Company offers multiple comprehensive product lines including Minerallac Traditional (electrical fasteners), Strut Fittings, Stainless Steel Fasteners, Black Claw, Impact Staples, and Redmore. Their Traditional line features over a thousand electrical fastener variations covering conduit/cable/wire products, nail straps, beam clamps, metal stud & drywall accessories, acoustical supports, voice/data hardware, and miscellaneous electrical installation components.

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