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Screws 10 x 3/4 FH Star Pin TR SMS 18-8 (100 pcs)
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Product Specs
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Screws
Metallics TP609SFC – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Do I need a special bit to drive the TP609SFC star pin screws?
Yes. The head is a pin-in-star (tamper resistant Torx) recess, so a standard Torx bit won't seat, it has to be a security Torx bit with a hole bored for the center pin. Plan on having the matching security bit on the truck before you get to the job.
2) Will these Metallics stainless screws hold up outdoors or in a damp location?
18-8 stainless is an austenitic chromium-nickel grade with good general corrosion resistance, so these are a reasonable pick for damp interior, covered exterior, and wash-down areas where a plain or zinc plated screw would rust. For coastal salt spray, 316 stainless is the better material.
3) Why use a tamper resistant screw like the TP609SFC on electrical covers?
The pin-in-star head keeps the fastener from being backed out with the bits in a common driver set, which is what you want on device plates, enclosure covers, and fixtures in public corridors, schools, transit areas, and multi-family common spaces. Metallics catalogs these on the electrical side for exactly that kind of work.
4) Is the TP609SFC a self-tapping screw for sheet metal?
It's an SMS, a sheet metal screw, so the thread is a coarse, fully-threaded form that cuts its own threads into a pilot hole in sheet steel, enclosure walls, or box ears. It is not a machine screw, so it will not thread into a tapped 6-32 or 8-32 hole in a device strap.
5) Will the flat head of these screws sit flush?
The FH designation is a flat countersunk head, so it seats flush in a countersunk or dimpled hole. If the cover you are fastening has a flat, un-countersunk hole, the head will stand proud, use a pan or truss head screw for that instead.
6) How many Metallics TP609SFC screws come in a box?
100 pieces per box, one part number, TP609SFC. For MRO stocking it's a single-count item, so quantity is counted in boxes of 100 rather than loose pieces.
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Does the Metallics TP609SFC come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics TP609SFC is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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