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Product Specs
- Pack Type:
- Jar
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Screws
Metallics JSTPO9 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What size and type of screw is the Metallics JSTPO9?
The JSTPO9 is a #10 x 2 inch oval head Phillips sheet metal (type sharp point) screw in 18-8 stainless steel. It ships as a jar of 100.
2) Are these #10 x 2 stainless screws suitable for outdoor or damp locations?
They're made from 18-8 stainless steel, which is the standard corrosion-resistant austenitic grade used for exterior and damp-location fastening. For coastal or chloride-heavy exposure, a 316 stainless fastener resists pitting better than 18-8.
3) Will an oval head Phillips screw sit flush, or do I need a finish washer?
An oval head is a countersunk 82 degree head with a rounded top, so the cone seats into a countersunk hole but the crown stays slightly proud of the surface. If you're driving into sheet metal or a flat plate with no countersink, add a finish (cup) washer so the head seats properly instead of deforming the material.
4) Do I need to pre-drill for a #10 sheet metal screw, or will it self-start?
These are sharp point sheet metal screws, so they'll start in thin sheet and soft substrates without a pilot. In heavier gauge steel or hardwood, pre-drill a pilot sized to the screw's root diameter, otherwise you risk snapping the fastener. Stainless screws are softer in torsion than hardened carbon steel, so keep driver speed down.
5) Can I use these stainless screws to mount electrical boxes and plates?
Yes, that's the intent. Metallics catalogs the JSTPO9 as an electrical fastener, and a #10 x 2 inch sheet metal screw in 18-8 stainless is a common choice for securing boxes, straps, brackets and cover plates where corrosion resistance matters. The 2 inch length gives you reach through a plate or strap into a stud or masonry anchor.
6) How many Metallics JSTPO9 screws come in a jar?
Each JSTPO9 jar holds 100 of the #10 x 2 inch oval head Phillips stainless screws. The jar pack is sized for truck stock and panel work rather than bulk box quantities.
7) Are these screws magnetic? My driver bit keeps dropping them.
18-8 stainless is essentially non-magnetic, so a magnetic bit holder won't hold a JSTPO9 reliably. Use a Phillips bit with a spring sleeve or a screw-holding driver when you're working overhead or in a panel.
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Does the Metallics JSTPO9 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics JSTPO9 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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