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Minerallac Company 79850 - This is a drywall Tek screw with a bugle head, fine threads, and a Phillips drive. It is made of steel with a black phosphate finish and black head color. The screw is size 8 and 3 inches long, with a drill point for driving into drywall and up to 14-gauge steel studs.
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79850

Alternate Item Number: 12115323

UPC: 085937798503

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Overview

The Minerallac 79850 is an 8x3 inch black drywall screw. Manufactured by Minerallac Company, this screw features a bugle head, fine thread, and Phillips drive. Its design is optimized for secure fastening in drywall applications, ensuring a clean finish with minimal surface disruption. The fine thread provides a strong grip within drywall materials, while the Phillips drive allows for efficient installation using standard tools. This product is suitable for both residential and commercial drywall projects where reliable and neat results are required. SKU: 79850. Country of Origin: US.
  • 8x3 inch size
  • Black finish
  • Bugle head design
  • Fine thread for drywall
  • Phillips drive

Specifications

Application
Will drive easily through drywall, drill a hole in a steel stud up to 14 gage thick, and form its own mating thread. Can also be used for attaching plywood or insulation board to 14 gage metal.
Color
Black
Drive
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
Mounting Type
Bugle Head
Point Type
Drill Point
Screw Type
Drywall Screw
Size
8x3"
Size
8x3 inch
Size
8
Thread Size
15 TPI
Thread Type
Fine Threads
Type
Drywall Tek 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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