Selectron 3.0x16 Chipboard Screw (1,000 Pieces)

What Is the Selectron 3.0×16 mm Chipboard Screw (1,000 Pieces)?

The Selectron 3.0×16 mm Chipboard Screw is a countersunk‑head, zinc‑plated fastener with a 3.0 mm shank diameter and 16 mm overall length. Supplied in carton boxes of 1,000 pieces. Manufactured in accordance with DIN 7505 standard. This size is particularly suited for joining thin chipboard and MDF panels, and for fixings where minimal protrusion above the surface is required.

Technical Specifications

• Diameter: 3.0 mm
• Length: 16 mm
• Head Type: Countersunk
• Point: Sharp point
• Finish: Zinc plated
• Standard: DIN 7505
• Packaging: 1,000 pieces per carton box

The slim 3.0 mm diameter allows the screw to advance through thin panels without causing splitting. The 16 mm length creates no excessive depth when joining two thin panels or fixing close to the surface. The countersunk head seats nearly flush with the surface — making it ideal for visible faces.

Where Is It Used?

Furniture and Cabinet Assembly

Used for assembling modular cabinet bodies, shelf supports, back panels, and thin door/front panels. At 16 mm long, the risk of the screw breaking through the reverse side of thin panels is minimal.

Skirting and Trim Work

Securing skirting boards, fixing battens beneath cladding, and mounting slim profiles. Delivers controlled entry in narrow sections.

Light‑Fitting and Accessory Fixings

Preferred for attaching cabinet hardware, small fittings, and lightweight fixtures to thin panel surfaces.

Usage Guidelines

Chipboard and MDF do not have the long fibres found in solid timber. Holding power comes from material compression — applying excessive torque at the same spot can strip the thread prematurely. Use a Pozidriv (PZ) bit suited to the countersunk head and ease off during the final turns to prevent the head from sinking too deeply into the panel. Start at low speed near edges or on densified surfaces for a cleaner entry. When stored closed and dry after opening, the zinc plating retains its protective performance long‑term.

Who Benefits from the 1,000‑Piece Pack?

The 3.0×16 mm size is consumed rapidly in thin‑panel work. Workshops carrying out continuous furniture assembly, teams installing modular office systems, and interior finishing contractors will find the 1,000‑piece pack reduces mid‑job stock‑outs. Keeping stock in bulk rather than buying small units saves time especially on repetitive work.

Summary

The Selectron 3.0×16 mm Chipboard Screw is sized specifically for surface‑level fixings in thin chipboard, MDF, and cladding panels rather than heavy structural joints. DIN 7505 compliance, zinc plating, and countersunk head deliver consistent performance in thin‑panel applications. The 1,000‑piece carton is a practical supply option for regular users of this size.