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Product Specs
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Screws
Metallics TP530SBC – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What size and type of screw is the Metallics TP530SBC?
The TP530SBC is a #12 x 1-1/2 inch sheet metal screw with a button head and a hex socket drive that has a center pin, making it a tamper-resistant fastener. It is packed 100 pieces to the box.
2) Do I need a special bit to drive a pin-in-hex tamper-resistant screw like the TP530SBC?
Yes. The hex socket has a pin in the center, so a standard hex (Allen) bit will not seat. You need a pin-in-hex bit of the matching size, which is bored out to clear the center pin. That is the point of the fastener: once it is installed, nobody with a common bit set can back it out.
3) Will a #12 x 1-1/2 sheet metal screw work for mounting electrical boxes and enclosures to sheet metal or wood?
Sheet metal screw threads run the full length and cut their own mating thread, so a #12 x 1-1/2 works into sheet metal, strut, enclosure flanges, and wood or plywood blocking with a pilot hole sized to the screw's root. The 1-1/2 inch length is for fastening through a bracket or box flange into backing material; for thin-sheet-to-thin-sheet work a shorter screw is usually the better choice. These are catalogued on the electrical side, which is where tamper-resistant fasteners are typically used on panels and covers.
4) Is the TP530SBC the right screw for securing covers in public or high-traffic areas?
That is exactly what it is built for. The pin-in-hex socket blocks removal with a standard hex key or screwdriver, so it suits panel covers, device plates, guards, and fixture housings in schools, transit areas, correctional facilities, and multi-family common spaces. Spec the matching pin-in-hex bits for your maintenance crew at the same time, otherwise your own techs are locked out too.
5) Why use a button head instead of a flat or pan head screw here?
A button head sits on top of the material with a low, rounded crown and does not need a countersink, so it works on sheet metal and flat flanges where a flat head would need a tapered seat. On the TP530SBC that low dome also leaves very little for a tool to grab, which supports the tamper-resistant intent. If your detail calls for a flush surface, you want a flat head screw in a countersunk hole instead.
6) How many Metallics TP530SBC screws come in a box?
One hundred pieces per box. For MRO stockrooms standardizing on tamper-resistant hardware, bear in mind you also need the matching pin-in-hex driver bits on hand, which are a separate order.
How fast can I get the Metallics TP530SBC delivered?
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Does the Metallics TP530SBC come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics TP530SBC is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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