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Metallics Wall Plate Screws 6-32 x 1" Oval Head Slotted Drive Ivory Steel with Zinc Finish (100-Pack)
Professional Wall Plate Installation Hardware
Metallics Wall Plate Screws deliver reliable fastening performance for electrical wall plate installations. These 6-32 x 1" screws feature oval head design with slotted drive and ivory steel construction with zinc finish for corrosion resistance. Each clamshell package contains 100 screws, providing convenient quantity for professional electrical installations.
Professional Features & Benefits
- 6-32 x 1" Threading: Standard sizing ensures compatibility with most electrical wall plates and outlet boxes
- Oval Head Design: Provides flush mounting and professional finished appearance when installed
- Slotted Drive Type: Compatible with standard flathead screwdrivers for easy installation
- Ivory Steel Construction: Matches common wall plate colors while providing structural strength
- Zinc Finish: Offers corrosion resistance for long-lasting performance in electrical applications
- 100-Pack Clamshell: Convenient packaging provides adequate quantity for multiple installations
Technical Specifications
- Arra Compliant: N
- Buy American Compliant: No
- Color: Ivory
- Country Of Origin: MUL
- Department: Electrical
- Division: Electrical H1
- Drive Type: Slotted
- Fastener Head Color: Ivory
- Fastener Head Type: Oval
- Fastener Length: 1
- Field Application: Electrical, Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning Industries
- Height: 1.5 in
- Language Code: EN
- Material: Steel
- Order Minimum Imperial: 100
- Order Minimum Uom Imperial: BX
- Pack Type: Clamshell
- Product Details: Wall Plate Screw
- Product Family: Electrical Supplies
- Product Finish: Zinc
- Product Group: Fasteners
- Product Height: 38.1 MM
- Product Length: 3.75 in
- Product Subgroup: Screws
- Product Type: Wall Plate Screw
- Product Weight: 195 g
- Product Width: 69.85 MM
- Sub Division: Electrical-E H2
- Thread Per Inch: 32
- Type2: Wall Plate Screw
- Weight: 0.43 lbs
- Width: 2.75 in
Professional Applications
- Residential Electrical Installations
- Commercial Building Electrical Work
- Industrial Facility Maintenance
- Professional Electrical Contracting
- Plumbing and HVAC Installation Support
- Multi-Unit Property Electrical Systems
Why Choose Metallics Quality?
Metallics wall plate screws provide dependable fastening performance with zinc finish for corrosion resistance. The plated and painted construction ensures professional appearance and durability for electrical installation applications. Visual plastic hanging box packaging offers convenient storage and identification for professional use.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Arra Compliant:
- N
- Buy American Compliant:
- No
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Drive Type:
- Slotted
- Fastener Head Color:
- Ivory
- Fastener Head Type:
- Oval
- Fastener Length:
- 1
- Field Application:
- Electrical, Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning Industries
- Language Code:
- EN
- Order Minimum Imperial:
- 100
- Order Minimum Uom Imperial:
- BX
- Pack Type:
- Clamshell
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Product Height:
- 1.5 in
- Product Length:
- 3.75 in
- Product Weight:
- 0.43 lbs
- Product Width:
- 2.75 in
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Thread Per Inch:
- 32
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Screws
- Product Type:
- Wall Plate Screw
- Type2:
- Wall Plate Screw
- Product Finish:
- Zinc
- Product Details:
- Wall Plate Screw
- Product Color:
- Ivory
- Product Material:
- Steel
Metallics SP280 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will 6-32 wall plate screws fit a standard switch or receptacle box?
Yes. 6-32 is the standard machine screw thread used in device yokes and wall box mounting ears in North America, so the Metallics SP280 screw threads straight into standard switch and receptacle straps. It runs 32 threads per inch at 1 inch long.
2) Why would I want a 1 inch long wall plate screw instead of the short ones in the box?
The extra length covers the cases the factory 1/2 inch screw cannot reach: a device set deep in the box, a box mounted behind thick tile or stone, added drywall over existing wall, or a plate stacked on a shim or spacer. The SP280 is 1 inch of 6-32 thread, so you have shank to spare and can leave a little proud rather than hunting for a longer screw mid-job.
3) Do these Metallics wall plate screws qualify for a Buy American or ARRA federal job?
No. The SP280 is listed as not Buy American compliant and not ARRA compliant, with multiple countries of origin. For a federally funded project with domestic sourcing requirements you need a fastener specifically certified as domestic.
4) Will these ivory screws match an ivory or almond wall plate?
The head is painted ivory, so it blends into ivory plates. Against almond or light almond the ivory head will read slightly cooler, and it will stand out on white or black plates. If you are standardizing plate color across a building, match the screw head color to the plate color you actually stock.
5) Does an oval head sit flush in a wall plate screw hole?
Oval head is the profile standard wall plates are countersunk for. It seats into the plate's beveled hole and leaves only a low domed crown above the face, rather than the flat finish of a true flat head or the visible button of a round head. That is why it is the usual choice on finished cover plates.
6) Are these slotted or Phillips? I want to be able to drive them one-handed off a ladder.
Slotted drive only. A standard flat blade screwdriver or a slotted bit drives them, which is what most electricians already carry on a multi-bit or lineman's driver. If your crew works exclusively off Phillips bits, be aware a slot does not hold a bit the way a cross recess does, so starting the screw by hand is easier on an overhead or awkward plate.
7) How many wall plate screws come in a pack and can I buy fewer?
They ship as a 100-count clamshell, and 100 pieces in a box is the minimum order. That covers 50 single-gang plates at two screws each, or 100 plates if you are only replacing one stripped screw per device.
8) Will zinc plated steel wall plate screws rust in a damp mechanical room or kitchen?
The screws are steel with a zinc finish, which is a plated corrosion barrier for normal interior conditions, including the kind of damp you see in mechanical rooms and commercial kitchens. Zinc plating is not stainless, so for continuously wet, washdown, or coastal exterior exposure specify a stainless fastener instead.
9) Can I use these 6-32 screws for anything besides electrical cover plates?
They are sold as wall plate screws for electrical work, and the stated field application also covers plumbing and heating and air conditioning trades, where the same 6-32 thread shows up on thermostat subbases, low voltage plates, and small cover panels. Anything tapped 6-32 and needing a finished ivory head is fair use.
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Does the Metallics SP280 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics SP280 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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