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Screws 10 x 2-1/2 PN CD TS St-Zn (500 pcs)
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Product Specs
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Product Group:
- Screws
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Fasteners
- Product Subgroup:
- Tapping Screws
- Product Type:
- Tapping Screw
Metallics TS80V – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Is the TS80V a self-drilling screw, or do I have to pre-drill?
It is a tapping screw, not a self-drilling (Tek style) screw, so it cuts its own thread in a pre-made hole but does not drill through steel on its own. Pre-drill a pilot hole sized for a #10 thread in sheet metal, box flanges, or hard substrates. In wood or soft material it will usually start without a pilot.
2) What does PN CD TS St-Zn mean on the Metallics TS80V screw?
It is the abbreviated head, drive, type and finish spec. PN is pan head, CD is combination drive (takes either a Phillips or a slotted driver), TS is tapping screw, and St-Zn is zinc plated steel.
3) Can I drive the TS80V tapping screw with a Phillips bit, or do I need a slotted screwdriver?
Either works. The combination drive head on the #10 x 2-1/2 inch TS80V takes a Phillips bit or a flat blade, so an electrician on a ladder can use whatever driver is already in the drill.
4) Is the Metallics TS80V screw suitable for outdoor or damp locations?
It is zinc plated steel, which is a general purpose indoor and dry location finish. Zinc plating gives limited corrosion resistance and is not a substitute for stainless or hot dip galvanized hardware in wet, exterior, or corrosive environments. For a rooftop, exterior, or washdown install, specify a stainless steel fastener instead.
5) Will a pan head screw sit flush, or do I need a flat head for a countersunk hole?
A pan head will not sit flush. The TS80V has a rounded pan head that seats on top of the surface, which is what you want against a box flange or strap. If the hole in your part is countersunk and the fastener has to finish level with the surface, you need a flat head screw instead.
6) Why would an electrical contractor buy a 2-1/2 inch pan head tapping screw by the box of 500?
The 2-1/2 inch length is long enough to reach through drywall or finish material into a stud or backing when mounting boxes, straps, panels, enclosures, and device plates, and the pan head seats flat without countersinking. At 500 pieces, the TS80V is a bulk stocking item for a van or a shop bin rather than a one-job pack.
7) What is the Metallics part number I should order for the 10 x 2-1/2 zinc tapping screw?
Order Metallics TS80V. That part number covers the #10 x 2-1/2 inch pan head combination drive tapping screw in zinc plated steel, supplied 500 to the box.
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Does the Metallics TS80V come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics TS80V is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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