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- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Screws
Metallics TP612SFC – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What size and type of screw is the Metallics TP612SFC?
It's a #10 x 1-1/2 inch sheet metal screw with a flat head, driven by a star (Torx-style) recess with a center pin for tamper resistance. Material is 18-8 stainless steel, and it comes 100 pieces to the pack. Sheet metal thread means a fully threaded, self-tapping thread for sheet metal, panel, and enclosure work rather than a wood or machine thread.
2) Do I need a special bit to drive a star pin tamper resistant screw?
Yes. The TP612SFC uses a star recess with a pin in the center, so a standard Torx bit will not enter it. You need a pin-in-star (Torx pin / TR) bit of the matching size, which is hollow down the middle to clear the pin. That's the whole point of the head: without the pin-in bit, the screw can't be backed out, which is why it gets specified on public-facing covers, panels, and fixtures.
3) Will a flat head screw sit flush, or do I need a countersunk hole?
The TP612SFC has a flat head, which is designed to seat flush in a countersunk or dimpled hole. On flat sheet metal with a plain drilled hole the head will stand proud. If you need a flush finish on an uncountersunk panel, plan on countersinking the hole or choose a pan or truss head instead.
4) Are these stainless screws okay for outdoor or damp locations?
18-8 stainless is austenitic 300-series stainless, so these screws hold up in exterior, damp, and washdown locations far better than plain or zinc-plated steel. It's the common choice for outdoor enclosures, lighting, and signage. For direct saltwater exposure, 316 stainless is the step up.
5) How many screws come in a pack of Metallics TP612SFC?
One hundred screws per pack, all the same #10 x 1-1/2 inch flat head star pin configuration. That's a practical quantity for an MRO cart or a single run of covers and panels; for a standardized facility spec, order by the pack so every opening or enclosure takes the same bit.
6) What part number do I order for the #10 x 1-1/2 tamper resistant stainless sheet metal screw?
Metallics part number TP612SFC. That single number covers the #10 x 1-1/2 inch flat head, star pin tamper resistant, 18-8 stainless sheet metal screw in the 100-piece pack, so there is no separate finish or length option to specify.
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Does the Metallics TP612SFC come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics TP612SFC is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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