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Product Specs
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Screws
Metallics TP128SFC – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What driver do I need for the Metallics TP128SFC tamper resistant screw?
It's a hex pin drive, so a standard hex key or hex bit won't engage it. You need a pin-in-hex (hex socket with center pin) tamper resistant bit sized to the 10-32 head. That pin in the middle of the socket is what stops a plain Allen wrench from turning it.
2) Will a flat head 10-32 screw sit flush, or do I need a countersunk hole?
The TP128SFC has a flat head, which is a countersunk head. It only sits flush if the part it goes through has a matching countersink or a formed countersunk hole. On a flat unprepped plate the head will stand proud.
3) Can I use the Metallics TP128SFC to fasten into sheet metal or drywall?
No. It's a machine screw, not a self-drilling or self-tapping screw, so it needs a tapped 10-32 hole or a 10-32 nut behind it. For fastening straight into sheet metal you want a self-drilling tek screw instead; for drywall you want a drywall screw or an anchor.
4) Why would I spec a tamper resistant screw on an electrical enclosure or cover plate?
Tamper resistant hex pin heads keep covers, panels, and device plates from being opened with common tools, which is the usual reason they get specified in schools, transit, detention, healthcare, and public restrooms. The TP128SFC is an electrical fastener in a 10-32 x 1/2 inch flat head, the common size for enclosure covers and plate screws.
5) How many screws come in a pack of Metallics TP128SFC?
100 pieces per pack. That's a box quantity, so it suits a panel or fixture job where you're setting dozens of tamper resistant fasteners rather than a one-off repair.
6) What is the correct manufacturer part number to order these tamper resistant 10-32 screws?
Order by Metallics part number TP128SFC. That designation covers the 10-32 x 1/2 inch flat head hex pin tamper resistant machine screw in the 100 piece pack.
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Does the Metallics TP128SFC come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics TP128SFC is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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