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Product Specs
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Screws
Metallics TP510SFC – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Do I need a special bit to drive a hex pin tamper-resistant screw?
Yes. The TP510SFC uses a hex socket with a pin in the center, so a standard hex key or hex bit won't engage it. You need a pin-in-hex (hex pin) driver bit or key sized to the recess. No bits are included with the 100 piece box, so add drivers to the order if your crew doesn't already carry them.
2) Will 18-8 stainless screws hold up outdoors or in a damp location?
18-8 is the standard austenitic stainless used for general corrosion resistance, so these screws suit exterior enclosures, damp interiors, and washdown-adjacent work far better than plain or zinc-plated steel. For chloride-heavy coastal or pool chemical environments, 316 stainless is the step up.
3) Is a flat head screw the right choice for securing a cover plate or enclosure trim?
Flat head means a countersunk head that sits flush when driven into a countersunk or punched hole, so it leaves no raised profile to catch on. If your cover or box is drilled flat without a countersink, a pan or truss head sheet metal screw seats better; the flat head will sit proud or dish the material.
4) Are sheet metal screws like the TP510SFC right for fastening into wood or drywall?
No. Sheet metal screw threads run the full length with a sharp point sized to cut into thin metal, so they thread into sheet steel, enclosure walls, strut, and metal studs. For wood use a wood screw and for drywall-only mounting use an anchor; a #10 by 1 inch SMS in either will strip or pull out.
5) How many screws come in a box of Metallics TP510SFC?
One hundred screws per box. That's the pack for the #10 by 1 inch flat head hex pin stainless sheet metal screw, part number TP510SFC, which is sized for MRO stock or a single multi-enclosure job rather than bulk production.
6) Why use tamper-resistant screws on electrical covers instead of regular ones?
Tamper-resistant fasteners are specified where the public can reach the hardware, transit shelters, school and correctional facilities, parking structures, and exterior enclosures, so covers can't be removed with a screwdriver out of someone's pocket. The TP510SFC pairs that pin-in-hex security head with 18-8 stainless, which is why it shows up on outdoor and public-access electrical work.
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Does the Metallics TP510SFC come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics TP510SFC is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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