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Product Specs
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Screws
Metallics TP618SFC – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Why would I specify a pin-in-star screw instead of a regular Torx or Phillips sheet metal screw?
The pin in the center of the drive recess blocks a standard star/Torx bit, so the fastener can only be removed with a matching pin-in-star driver. Electricians and facility crews use them as tamper-resistant fasteners on covers, panels, plates and fixtures in public or tenant-accessible areas. If tamper resistance is not a requirement, a plain star or Phillips sheet metal screw of the same #14 x 1-1/2 size installs and services faster.
2) Is the Metallics TP618SFC stainless, and can I use it outdoors?
These screws are 18-8 stainless steel, which is the standard austenitic stainless (roughly 18 percent chromium, 8 percent nickel) used for corrosion resistance in damp and exterior locations. That makes them a reasonable pick for outdoor enclosures, covers and fixtures where a plain carbon steel screw would rust.
3) Does the flat head on the TP618SFC sit flush, and what hole prep does that need?
It is a flat head, so it is made to sit flush in a countersunk or dimpled hole. In sheet metal that means punching or drilling the pilot and countersinking the surface; in wood or a substrate it will self-countersink to a degree, but on a cover plate or panel you want the hole chamfered or the head will stand proud. A pan or hex washer head is the better choice if your material is too thin to countersink.
4) How do I order the Metallics tamper-resistant stainless screw by part number?
Order it as Metallics TP618SFC. There is one configuration, #14 x 1-1/2 flat head star pin tamper-resistant sheet metal screw in 18-8 stainless, sold in boxes of 100. Buy the matching pin-in-star bit separately, since no driver is included with the screws.
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Does the Metallics TP618SFC come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics TP618SFC is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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