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Product Specs
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Pack Type:
- Jar
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Screws
Metallics JTMP87SS – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Are these stainless screws, and will they hold up outdoors or in a damp location?
They are 18-8 stainless steel, the common 300 series austenitic grade used for corrosion resistance in wet and outdoor work. That makes the JTMP87SS suitable for damp locations, exterior boxes, and marine-adjacent panel work where plated carbon steel screws would rust. 18-8 is also non-magnetic in the annealed state, which matters in some instrument and sensor enclosures.
2) Why use a truss head screw instead of a pan head on an electrical box or cover plate?
A truss head is wider and lower in profile than a pan head, so it spreads the clamping load over a larger area and sits closer to flush. Electricians reach for it on thin sheet metal, cover plates, and oversized holes where a pan head would pull through or stand too proud. The JTMP87SS gives that head on an 8-32 x 1-1/4 machine screw thread.
3) How many Metallics JTMP87SS screws come in a jar?
They ship 100 screws to a jar. The jar pack is the shop-stock format, it keeps the 8-32 x 1-1/4 stainless truss screws separated from other sizes on the bench or in the van.
4) Can I use these stainless screws with aluminum enclosures?
18-8 stainless screws are routinely run into aluminum boxes and enclosures, but the two metals are dissimilar, so in a wet or coastal environment expect some galvanic activity at the joint. Anti-seize or a nylon washer under the truss head of the JTMP87SS is the usual field fix. In dry indoor panels it is a non-issue.
5) Do I need a special driver for the JTMP87SS, or will a standard Phillips bit work?
Standard Phillips drive. A #2 Phillips bit is the normal fit for a #8 screw head, so no specialty tooling is needed. Stainless galls more readily than plated steel, so run it slow and seated square to avoid cam-out.
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Does the Metallics JTMP87SS come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics JTMP87SS is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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