CORROSHIELD® Fasteners METAPP® Stitching Screw
METAPP® Stitching Screws are used to secure overlapping metal sheets (stitching), helping stabilize laps, flashings, and sheet-metal junctions.
Specifications
Material: Carbon Steel
Head Type: Hex Washer Flange
Thread: Full Thread
Drill Point: Needle Point
Drilling Capacity: Max 1mm
Best-Fit Applications
Sheet-to-sheet stitching.
Sheet metal applications
Z-channel purlin related stitching points.
Step counter flashing stitching.
Where METAPP® Stitching Screw is Used?
Use-case:
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Securing overlapping metal roofing and wall cladding panels at longitudinal side-laps or junctions to form a continuous weather-tight skin.
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Fastening flashings, trims, and sheet-to-sheet connections where two profiled sheets meet on the roof or wall surface.
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Improving wind uplift resistance and preventing movement of sheet overlaps under dynamic loading conditions.
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Stitching thin gauge steel panels together without the need for pre-drilled holes, using a self-drilling tip and sealing washer for reliable fixation.
Optional “Common sectors”:
Pre-Engineered Buildings (PEB), Factories, Manufacturing plants, Warehouses, Solar mounting structures, Cold rooms, Food processing plants, Coastal industrial buildings, Airport hangars, Metro stations, Railway platform shelters
Quality Checks
Every METAPP® stitching screw is manufactured under strict quality controls to deliver precise fastening and dependable sealing.
Material integrity, coating durability, and dimensional accuracy are verified for consistent on-site performance.
High-grade steel verified for strength and consistency.
Thread form inspected for firm sheet-to-sheet grip.
Protective coating tested against corrosion.
Head dimensions checked for proper drive fit.
Torque and pull-out performance validated.
Installation guidance
Stitch at the recommended lap locations for your profile/system.
Drive square to the sheet surface.
Tighten until the washer seals—do not crush/overdrive.
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Frequently asked questions
Stitching screws are primarily for sheet-to-sheet connections. For sheet-to-structure, use the appropriate METAPP® fixing screw type.
