[Kevin Sevcik]

Originally Posted by team222badbrad

If that's the case I think it would be better to change the screw so it has a smaller diameter and can be tightened without a socket such as a hex head, but I doubt you can source that in self threading style.

I just seems that's the area that needs to be modified to make the most strength in addition to the ribs.

Any thoughts on a material change such as Nylon?

Fastener Superstore apparently has them in flat head or pan head with (shudder) phillips drive. Assuming these are "Taptite" screws.