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Product Specs
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Screws
Metallics TP509SBC – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What size and type of screw is the Metallics TP509SBC?
TP509SBC is a #10 x 3/4 inch sheet metal screw with a button head and a hex drive with a center pin, a tamper resistant drive style. It comes 100 pieces to the pack.
2) Do I need a special driver for the pin-in-hex button head screws?
Yes. The hex drive on the TP509SBC has a pin in the center of the recess, so a standard hex key or hex bit won't engage it. You need a pin-in-hex (hex pin) tamper resistant bit sized to the drive.
3) Why choose a tamper resistant screw instead of a standard Phillips sheet metal screw?
Pick the pin-in-hex button head when you want to keep the public out of an enclosure, fixture, or panel, in a corridor, restroom, transit space, or any open area. The pin blocks a common hex bit, so it is not opened with whatever is in a pocket. If the box is in a locked mechanical room and only staff reach it, a standard Phillips SMS is faster to drive and cheaper to stock. Note that tamper resistant means slowing someone down, not stopping a determined attack.
4) Is the button head on these screws low profile enough to avoid snagging?
A button head sits low and rounded with no sharp edge, so it won't catch clothing or hands the way a pan or hex washer head can. That's part of why the TP509SBC gets used on exposed covers in occupied areas. It does not sit flush, though, if the drawing calls for a flush surface you need a flat head screw with a countersunk hole.
5) How many Metallics TP509SBC screws come in a box?
100 pieces per pack. That's a practical count for a single service truck or an MRO shelf where tamper resistant fasteners get used a few at a time rather than by the case.
How fast can I get the Metallics TP509SBC delivered?
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Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
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Does the Metallics TP509SBC come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics TP509SBC is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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