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Product Specs
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Screws
Metallics TP832SOC – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What driver do I need for the Metallics TP832SOC tamper-resistant screw?
It takes a spanner (snake-eye) bit, not a Phillips or hex key. The TP832SOC is a spanner-drive tamper-resistant machine screw, so the head has two round holes instead of a slot, and you need the matching spanner bit in the #10 size range to drive or remove it. That is the whole point of the head style: without the bit, the fastener stays put.
2) Are these stainless steel screws OK for outdoor or damp electrical enclosures?
They are 18-8 stainless steel, which is the standard 300-series austenitic grade used for general corrosion resistance. That makes the TP832SOC suitable for exterior boxes, damp locations, and washdown areas where plated steel would rust. For salt-spray coastal exposure, a 316 grade would be the step up.
3) What head style is the TP832SOC and will it sit flush?
Oval head. An oval head seats in a countersunk hole but leaves a low rounded crown above the surface, so it is not fully flush like a flat head. If you need a truly flush finish in a countersink, specify a flat head tamper-resistant screw instead; if you are fastening to a flat, non-countersunk surface, a truss or pan head gives a wider bearing face.
4) Why use a tamper-resistant screw instead of a standard Phillips machine screw on an electrical cover?
The reason is public access. In schools, transit areas, detention, multi-family common areas, and exterior installs, a standard Phillips cover screw can be backed out with anything in a pocket. A spanner-drive screw like the TP832SOC needs a dedicated bit, which deters casual removal of covers and faceplates. Functionally it threads the same as a regular 10-32 machine screw, so you are not changing the prep, only the drive.
5) How many screws come in a pack of Metallics TP832SOC?
100 pieces per pack. That is a box quantity aimed at MRO and electrical contractors securing multiple covers, grilles, or enclosures on one job, so you are buying in bulk rather than per fastener.
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Does the Metallics TP832SOC come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics TP832SOC is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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