12-24 x 5/8 in. Pan Head Tri-Drive Telecom Cabinet Screws - Steel Zinc - 50qty
Features
- Pan head with Phillips, slotted and square Drive
- Steel Zinc Material
- Made in the USA
- 12-24 Diameter, 5/8" Length
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Minimum Purchase:
- 50 units
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Fastener Head Type:
- Pan
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Screws
- Product Material:
- Steel Zinc
Metallics TEL1224 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will a 12-24 rack screw work in my telecom cabinet's threaded rails?
The Metallics TEL1224 is a 12-24 x 5/8 in. screw, which is the standard threaded rack rail size used on most telecom and server cabinets with tapped rails (the other common rack thread is 10-32, which these will not fit). If your rails are tapped 12-24, these thread straight in.
2) What driver do I need for the Metallics TEL1224 tri-drive rack screws?
The pan head takes a Phillips, a slotted, or a square (Robertson) driver, so whichever bit is already in your drill or screwdriver will seat it. Handy in a rack where you are working one-handed overhead.
3) Why a pan head instead of a flat head for mounting rack equipment?
The TEL1224 uses a pan head, which has a flat bearing underside and no taper. It clamps against the face of an equipment flange or a cage nut hole without needing a countersink, so it holds panels, shelves, and patch panel ears flat to the rail. A flat head would want a chamfered hole and can pull through sheet-metal flanges.
4) Are these rack screws corrosion resistant enough for an indoor MDF or IDF closet?
These are steel with a zinc finish, which is the normal spec for indoor telecom rooms, racks, and enclosures. Zinc plated steel is not intended for wet or exterior service, so for outdoor cabinets or coastal exposure you want stainless instead.
5) Is 5/8 inch long enough to go through a rack flange and a cage nut?
At 5/8 in. of thread the TEL1224 has enough length for a typical equipment flange plus a tapped rail or a cage nut, while being short enough that it does not bottom out behind the rail. For stacked washers or thick shelf brackets, check your total stack against the 5/8 in. length.
6) How is the Metallics TEL1224 ordered, by the screw or by the box?
The part number to order is TEL1224, the 12-24 x 5/8 in. pan head tri-drive telecom screw from Metallics. It is a single catalog item, so quantity is set by how many you add rather than by choosing a variant.
7) Are these telecom cabinet screws made in the USA?
Yes, the TEL1224 screws are made in the USA, which matters for jobs with domestic sourcing requirements on the bill of materials.
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Does the Metallics TEL1224 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics TEL1224 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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