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Product Specs
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Screws
Metallics TP233SBC – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What tool bit do I need to drive the Metallics TP233SBC tamper-resistant screws?
These take a pin-in star (tamper-resistant Torx) bit, not a standard star driver. The button head is a star drive with a center pin, so a solid Torx bit will bottom out on the pin and will not seat. You need the security version of the bit with the hole bored in the center.
2) Is the Metallics TP233SBC a machine screw or a self-tapping sheet metal screw?
It is a machine screw with a 10-32 thread, so it needs a tapped hole or a nut. It will not cut its own threads in sheet metal. Length is 1-1/2 inches under the button head.
3) Will a 10-32 x 1-1/2 security screw thread into standard electrical box and cover hardware?
10-32 is the standard machine screw thread used for device and cover screws in outlet boxes and enclosures, so the thread matches. The 1-1/2 inch length is long, so it suits deep covers, standoffs, or stacked plates rather than a flush cover against the box ear. For a flush cover you want a shorter 10-32.
4) What is the Metallics part number for the 10-32 x 1-1/2 button head pin-in star security screw?
Order it as Metallics TP233SBC. That number covers the 10-32 x 1-1/2 inch button head, pin-in star tamper-resistant machine screw in the 100 piece pack.
5) Why use a button head instead of a flat head on a tamper-resistant screw?
The button head on the TP233SBC sits proud of the surface with a low domed profile, so it does not need a countersunk hole. Flat head security screws require a chamfered or countersunk seat to pull in flush. If the plate or cover you are fastening is drilled with a plain through hole, the button head is the one that works.
6) How many screws come in a box of Metallics TP233SBC?
Sold 100 pieces to the box, which is the usual quantity an electrical contractor keeps on the truck for securing covers and enclosure plates that need to resist casual removal.
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Does the Metallics TP233SBC come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics TP233SBC is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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