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System Zero Screws
used in the making of Beekeeping Kit



These are a special type of screw
with an unusual tamperproof head shape that is intended for security purposes. They have uses in beekeeping and are especially easy to apply.

Supplies of these screws can be obtained from...
RS components Ltd.
Birchington Road, Corby, Northants, NN17 9RS, UK.

A websearch will provide details of several other suppliers .
The tamperproof "System Zero" Screw

System Zero Screw The screw illustrated is a hardened self tapping type that has a thread length of 6 mm.

As far as beekeeping goes this type of screw has been used by me for the fitting of  8 way bee escapes  to 6 mm thick plywood. They are very easy to use as they fit the special driving bits very well.

The incorporated flange spreads the load when used to attach plastic components.

I use an electric screwdriver to insert these, the driving bit holds them perpendicular to the work which makes the process speedy and accurate.


Some websites will provide dimensional data.