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Product Specs
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Screws
Metallics TP623SFC – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What driver do I need for a star pin tamper resistant screw like the TP623SFC?
A pin-in-star (pin-in-Torx) bit, not a standard Torx. The TP623SFC has a center pin in the middle of the six-lobe recess, so a solid Torx bit will not seat. You need a hollow-center pin-Torx security bit in the matching size. Standard Torx, Phillips and hex drivers will all fail on it, which is the point of the design.
2) Is the TP623SFC screw stainless, and will it hold up outdoors or in a wet location?
The screw is 18-8 stainless steel, which is the common austenitic 300-series grade used for general corrosion resistance. It handles damp interior and typical exterior exposure well. For salt spray or coastal service, 316 stainless is the step up. 18-8 is also non-magnetic in the annealed condition, which matters if you are fastening near sensitive equipment.
3) Will a flat head screw sit flush, or do I need a countersunk hole?
Flat head means the head is conical and designed to sit flush with the surface, so the hole has to be countersunk or the part has to come with a countersunk seat (as most equipment covers and enclosure plates do). If your plate has a plain flat-drilled hole, the head will stand proud. For a flat-bottom hole you want a pan or truss head instead.
4) How many Metallics TP623SFC screws come in a box?
100 pieces per box, all one size (10-32 x 1/2 inch), ordered under part number TP623SFC. That quantity suits securing a run of device covers, panel plates or enclosure lids on a single job rather than a one-off repair.
5) Why use a tamper resistant screw on electrical covers instead of a standard screw?
A pin-in-star head keeps covers, panel fronts and device plates from being opened with a driver anyone has in a pocket, which is why these get specified in schools, transit, detention, public restrooms and anywhere exposed equipment gets picked at. The TP623SFC pairs that security head with 18-8 stainless, so it also stays serviceable in damp locations where a plated steel screw would seize up.
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Does the Metallics TP623SFC come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics TP623SFC is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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