{"title":"Bugle Head Screws","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBugle Head Screw Selection — Quick Reference\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBugle head screws = SELF-DRILLING DRYWALL + general purpose screws with CURVED (BUGLE) head — countersinks slightly into substrate without tearing paper face. Drywall + plasterboard + general construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBugle Head Screw Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrywall Bugle Head (Coarse)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWood stud + drywall — standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrywall Bugle Head (Fine)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetal stud + drywall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelf-Drilling Bugle Head\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteel framing — no pre-drill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhillips \/ Square \/ Combo Drive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatch driver bit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Phosphate Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard drywall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZinc-Plated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutdoor + general\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Sizes (6g x 25mm-50mm typical)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatch to material thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bugle head DRIVES into drywall + sets flush without tearing paper. Use depth-set screwdriver bit for consistent depth. NOT for structural fastening (light-duty drywall only). Brands: \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/bremick\"\u003eBremick\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/hobson\"\u003eHobson\u003c\/a\u003e. Companion: \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/screws\"\u003escrews\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/self-drilling-screws\"\u003eself-drilling screws\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/self-tapping-screws\"\u003eself-tapping screws\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBugle Head Screws\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBugle head screws are self-drilling dry wall and general purpose screws with a distinctive curved (bugle) head profile that drives smoothly flush with or slightly below the surface of plasterboard, MDF and timber without tearing the material face. AIMS Industrial stocks bugle head screws in phosphate-coated steel and stainless steel for internal and external fixing applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBugle Head vs Countersunk Head\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bugle head's curved transition between the shank and the head face distributes seating pressure across a larger area as the screw drives home — particularly important in plasterboard, where a standard sharp-angled countersunk head would tear through the paper face rather than pulling it slightly below the surface. This makes bugle heads the standard specification for drywall and plasterboard fixing, where a neat, undamaged surface is required before stopping and painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThread and Point Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBugle head screws are available in coarse thread (for timber battens, framing and MDF) and fine thread (for metal stud drywall framing) configurations. Self-drilling points eliminate the need for a pilot hole in timber and light metal stud; needle point versions suit soft plasterboard-to-plasterboard fixing. Lengths range from 25mm to 100mm for common structural and lining applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFinishes and Corrosion Resistance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhosphate-coated (grey) bugle head screws are the standard for internal drywall and timber applications. For external, wet area and coastal environments, type 316 stainless steel bugle head screws provide long-term corrosion resistance. For help selecting the right bugle head screw size and specification for your project, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact our team\u003c\/a\u003e. AIMS Industrial has been supporting Australian tradespeople since 1988.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"imperial-bugle-head-t17-batten-screw-304-stainless-steel","title":"Imperial Bugle Head T17 Batten Screw - 304 Stainless Steel","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:680px;width:100%;padding:8px 0;font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:16px;padding:8px 0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 8px;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:8px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;color:#222;line-height:1.4;flex:0 0 auto\"\u003e◆\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;color:#333;line-height:1.4\"\u003eGrade 304 stainless for everyday corrosion resistance\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 8px;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:8px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;color:#222;line-height:1.4;flex:0 0 auto\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;color:#333;line-height:1.4\"\u003eSize 14G-10, lengths 35 mm to 150 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 8px;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:8px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;color:#222;line-height:1.4;flex:0 0 auto\"\u003e▲\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;color:#333;line-height:1.4\"\u003eT17 cutting tip drives clean into hardwood without pre-drilling\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:16px\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#333;margin:0\"\u003eGrade 304 stainless steel delivers reliable corrosion resistance for indoor, outdoor and food-contact use, giving this batten screw a long working life in standard Australian conditions. 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