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Product Specs
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Screws
Metallics TP216SFC – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What driver do I need for a star pin tamper-resistant screw like the TP216SFC?
It takes a pin-in-star (6-lobe with center pin) tamper-resistant bit, not a standard Torx. The pin in the middle of the recess blocks a plain 6-lobe bit, so you need the matching pin-in bit size on site before you install these. Standard Phillips, square, or hex drivers will not engage it.
2) Why would I use a tamper-resistant screw instead of a standard machine screw on electrical covers?
Tamper-resistant fasteners like this flat head star pin screw are used where the public can reach the hardware: panel covers, device plates, enclosure lids, fixture housings in corridors, schools, transit, and multi-family common areas. The pin-in-star recess means anyone without the specific bit cannot back it out with pocket tools. A standard Phillips machine screw is faster to service and the right pick for an electrical room or any location behind a locked door.
3) Will a flat head screw sit flush, or do I need a countersunk hole?
Flat head means a countersunk head, so it only seats flush if the hole is countersunk or the cover is stamped with a tapered seat. Mounting it in a plain drilled hole leaves the head proud and the screw will not clamp evenly. For a flat, non-countersunk surface, specify a pan or button head tamper-resistant screw instead.
4) How many Metallics TP216SFC screws come in a pack?
They are packed 100 pieces. That is a box quantity rather than a single fastener, which suits standardizing one tamper-resistant screw across a building so your crew only carries one pin-in-star bit.
How fast can I get the Metallics TP216SFC delivered?
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Does the Metallics TP216SFC come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics TP216SFC is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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