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Screws 10-32 x 3/4 OV Span TR MS 18-8 (100 pcs)
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- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Screws
Metallics TP828SOC – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What size and thread are the Metallics TP828SOC screws?
They're 10-32 x 3/4 inch machine screws, so a #10 diameter with 32 threads per inch and a 3/4 inch length. Being a machine screw thread, they go into a tapped hole or a 10-32 nut, not into wood or unthreaded sheet metal. Sold 100 pieces to the pack.
2) Do I need a special bit for the TP828SOC spanner head screws?
Yes. The TP828SOC is a spanner (snake-eye) tamper-resistant drive, which has two round holes in the head rather than a slot or cross recess. A standard flat, Phillips or Torx bit will not turn it; you need a 10-32 size spanner driver bit. That's the point of the head, it keeps the public out of the fixture.
3) Are these stainless steel screws OK for outdoor or damp locations?
They're 18-8 stainless, the common 300 series austenitic grade, which resists rust in wet interior and typical exterior exposure. For coastal salt spray or chemical service, 316 stainless is the step up. 18-8 is also non-magnetic, which matters on some electrical and electronic enclosures.
4) Will an oval head screw sit flush in my cover plate?
An oval head is a countersunk 82 degree head with a low domed top, so it seats in a countersunk or chamfered hole but leaves a slight rounded crown above the surface rather than finishing dead flush. If you need a truly flush face, you want a flat head instead. On tamper-resistant trim and cover plates the oval crown is usually preferred because it leaves nothing to pry against.
5) What are 10-32 tamper-resistant stainless machine screws typically used for in electrical work?
A 10-32 x 3/4 spanner head stainless machine screw like the TP828SOC is the fastener for securing cover plates, device plates, enclosure covers and fixture trim where you don't want the assembly opened without the right bit. 10-32 is the standard tapped thread on steel boxes and racks, so it threads straight into existing box and enclosure prep.
6) How do I order the Metallics spanner head screws and how many come in a pack?
Order by manufacturer part number TP828SOC. That part number is one pack of 100 screws, all 10-32 x 3/4 oval head spanner drive in 18-8 stainless, and it's the only configuration under that number, so there's no length or finish to specify.
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Does the Metallics TP828SOC come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics TP828SOC is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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