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Product Specs
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Screws
Metallics TP116SBC – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What driver do I need for the Metallics TP116SBC tamper-resistant screw?
A pin-in-hex (hex pin) driver bit. The TP116SBC head is a button hex with a center pin, so a plain hex key will not seat, it bottoms out on the pin. You need the tamper-resistant pin-hex bit sized to the socket, and it's worth ordering the bits at the same time if your crew doesn't already carry them.
2) Is the TP116SBC a machine screw or a self-tapping sheet metal screw?
Machine screw. The TP116SBC has a 1/4-20 machine thread, which means it needs a pre-tapped hole or a mating nut, it will not cut its own thread in sheet metal. If your panel is drilled but not tapped, you'll need a 1/4-20 nut, a nut plate, or to tap the hole first.
3) How many screws come in a pack of Metallics TP116SBC?
100 pieces per pack. That's the unit you buy, so for a job needing, say, 250 fasteners you'd take three packs. Useful quantity for panel and enclosure work where you're securing covers across multiple locations and want a single tamper-resistant size on the truck.
4) Why use a pin-hex button head screw instead of a standard hex socket screw on electrical enclosures?
Security. The center pin in the socket blocks a common hex key, so covers on panels, junction boxes, and fixtures in public or tenant-accessible areas can't be opened with a tool anyone carries. The low button profile also keeps the head close to flush. If no one needs to be kept out, a standard 1/4-20 socket or hex head screw is cheaper to drive and easier to source bits for.
5) Will the Metallics TP116SBC thread into a 1/4-20 strut nut or channel nut?
Yes, the thread is the same. A 1/4-20 x 1/2 machine screw engages any 1/4-20 nut, including channel and strut nuts, though at 1/2 inch of length check you have enough thread past the nut for full engagement on thicker brackets. For deeper stack-ups you'd want a longer 1/4-20.
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Does the Metallics TP116SBC come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics TP116SBC is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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