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Product Specs
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Screws
Metallics TP332SPC – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What drive type is the Metallics TP332SPC screw and what bit do I need to install it?
The TP332SPC is a spanner drive (tamper resistant) pan head machine screw, so a standard Phillips or slotted driver will not engage it. You need a spanner bit, sometimes called a snake-eye or two-hole bit, matched to the screw's two drilled holes. Order the bits with the screws if your crew doesn't already carry them, otherwise the fasteners can't be driven or removed.
2) Will a 10-32 x 1/2 machine screw work in a standard device box screw hole?
No. Outlet and switch box device mounting holes are tapped 6-32, and cover plates use 6-32 as well. A 10-32 screw will not thread into them. Use 10-32 only where the hole is actually tapped 10-32, such as grounding provisions, panel interiors, and enclosure hardware, or pair it with a 10-32 nut.
3) Why use a spanner drive screw instead of a Phillips screw on public-facing enclosures?
Spanner drive is a tamper resistant head: the two small holes in the face accept only a matching spanner bit, so a screwdriver, nut driver, or standard bit set won't back it out. That's why it gets specified on covers, panels, and fixtures in schools, transit, detention, healthcare corridors, and other public areas where a Phillips head invites a passerby to open the assembly. The trade-off is that your own techs also need the bit on the truck.
4) How many screws come in a box of Metallics TP332SPC?
Each box holds 100 pieces of the 10-32 x 1/2 inch spanner drive pan head machine screw, all one size and drive. That's a job-lot quantity for a security fixture, panel, or enclosure job where every fastener has to be tamper resistant.
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Does the Metallics TP332SPC come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics TP332SPC is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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