Unite screw studs & RTS sheet screws
Screw Studs and RTS Sheet Screws for Suspension and Sheet Metal Fastening
Screw studs and sheet screws for practical suspension and fastening work
Our screw studs and RTS sheet screws cover two compact but useful fastening jobs. Screw studs are used when you need a reliable threaded fixing point for suspension from timber or steel constructions, while RTS sheet screws are used where a practical self-tapping sheet metal screw with Torx drive is the better fit.
The right choice usually starts with the substrate and the job itself. First decide whether you are hanging from timber or steel, or fastening sheet metal parts together. Then look at the connection format, material choice and the size that best suits the installation.
What is included in our screw stud and RTS sheet screw range
Screw studs for timber
Choose our screw studs for timber when you need to create a suspended fixing point from a timber construction and continue with a threaded connection below. They are used together with coupling nuts, eye coupling nuts or similar M8-connected parts, and the T25 drive helps keep installation quick and straightforward.
See details for our screw studs for timber on page 95 in the catalogue
Screw studs for steel
Use our screw studs for steel when the suspension point must be created directly in a steel construction rather than timber. This is the better choice when you need a practical M8 follow-on connection and a fast installation with a 13 mm wrench size.
See details and drill-capacity information for our screw studs for steel on page 95 in the catalogue
Screw studs with integrated coupling nut
Choose this version when you want to hang threaded rods from timber and simplify the connection at the fixing point. The combined M8/M10 female thread makes it a practical option where a more direct suspension build-up is preferred.
See sizes and details for our screw studs with integrated coupling nut on page 95 in the catalogue
RTS sheet screws
Our RTS sheet screws are the right choice when the job is about self-tapping sheet metal fastening rather than suspension. The range includes both zinc-plated and stainless variants, which helps you match the screw to the environment and the detail you are fastening.
See sizes and details for our RTS sheet screws on page 96 in the catalogue
Detailed screw stud and RTS sheet screw data in our catalogue
Use the catalogue below when you want to compare the practical range in more detail. This is where you can review screw studs for timber, screw studs for steel, the version with integrated M8/M10 female thread, and the available RTS sheet screw sizes and materials.
For faster product selection, start by deciding whether the job is about suspension from a substrate or sheet metal fastening. After that, compare the relevant dimensions, drive type and material choice in the catalogue.
Not sure which screw stud or sheet screw fits your job?
We help customers choose the right fastening solution when the choice is not completely obvious. If you need to decide between suspension from timber, suspension from steel or a practical RTS sheet screw for metal-sheet fastening, we can help you narrow it down faster.
Send us the substrate, the connection you want to continue with and the environment the fixing will work in, and we will help you move towards a more suitable choice.
Are screw studs and RTS sheet screws used for the same kind of job?
No. Screw studs are used when you need a suspended threaded fixing point from timber or steel constructions, often together with coupling nuts or similar threaded connectors. RTS sheet screws are used for self-tapping sheet metal fastening. If the job is about hanging or suspension, start with screw studs. If the job is about joining or fastening sheet metal parts, look at RTS sheet screws instead.
How do I choose between screw studs for timber and screw studs for steel?
Start with the substrate. The timber version is intended for hanging from timber constructions, while the steel version is intended for hanging from steel constructions. Once that is clear, the next step is usually to check the required connection format below the fixing point and whether the selected size suits the installation.
When is the screw stud with integrated coupling nut the better choice?
It is the better choice when you want to suspend threaded rods from timber and prefer a more direct connection at the fixing point. The combined M8/M10 female thread can simplify the suspension build-up and reduce the need for extra connection steps right where the fixing starts.
What should I consider before choosing an RTS sheet screw?
Start with material, environment and size. RTS sheet screws are available in both zinc-plated and stainless versions, so corrosion demand matters just as much as dimension. If the detail sits in a more exposed environment or if visible durability matters, it is worth checking the material choice before you place the order.
Can Unite help us choose the right product for our suspension or sheet metal detail?
Yes. This is exactly the kind of compact but important choice where guidance can save time. If you send us the substrate, the connection you want below the fixing point, and whether the job is about suspension or sheet metal fastening, we can help you narrow down the most suitable option faster.