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Product Specs
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Screws
Metallics TP230SBC – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What size and thread are the Metallics TP230SBC tamper-resistant screws?
They're 10-32 x 3/4 inch machine screws, so a 10-32 machine screw thread running into a tapped hole or nut rather than a sheet metal or wood thread. Length is 3/4 inch under the button head.
2) What driver do I need for the Metallics TP230SBC screw?
It's a star drive with a center pin, so a standard Torx bit will not seat. You need a pin-in-star (Torx with a hole in the tip) bit matched to the recess size for a 10-32 button head. That pin is the whole point of the fastener: it keeps a common Torx or security bit set from backing the screw out.
3) Will a 10-32 x 3/4 tamper-resistant screw work for securing cover plates and enclosure covers?
That's the usual use. 10-32 is the standard machine screw thread on electrical boxes, cover plates, and enclosure ears, and the TP230SBC gives you that same thread with a pin-in-star head so the cover can't be removed with ordinary tools. Check that your tapped hole is 10-32 and that 3/4 inch of length suits your cover thickness, since a longer screw can bottom out inside the box.
4) Can I use a regular Torx screw instead of a pin-in-star screw on exposed hardware?
You can, but it defeats the reason for the part. Standard Torx bits are in every contractor's and every tenant's bit set now, so a plain Torx cover screw is only slightly harder to remove than a Phillips. The TP230SBC's star recess has a center pin that blocks a solid bit, so you need the matching hollow pin-in-star driver. Use it where the cover is public-facing or in a common area; a plain machine screw is fine behind a locked panel.
5) How many screws come in the Metallics TP230SBC pack?
100 pieces per pack. That's a working quantity for a property manager or electrical contractor doing a run of covers or fixtures across a building rather than a single repair, and it keeps the drive style consistent so one pin-in-star bit services every opening.
6) What's the part number to reorder these Metallics tamper-resistant button head screws?
Order Metallics TP230SBC. It's a single-model item, no finish or size options to specify, so that number covers the 10-32 x 3/4 button head pin-in-star machine screw in the 100-piece pack.
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Does the Metallics TP230SBC come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics TP230SBC is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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