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- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Screws
Metallics TP305SFC – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What drive type does the Metallics TP305SFC use, and do I need a special bit?
It is a spanner (also called snake eye) drive, which takes two round pins rather than a blade or Phillips bit. You will need a spanner bit or spanner screwdriver in the matching size; a standard screwdriver will not turn it. That is the point of it, since the drive is tamper resistant and keeps the plate or device from being removed with common tools.
2) Why would I use a tamper resistant screw instead of a regular wall plate screw?
Tamper resistant screws like the TP305SFC are used where the public can reach the device: school corridors, correctional and behavioral health facilities, transit stations, restrooms, and common areas in multi family buildings. Because the spanner drive needs a dedicated bit, plates and devices cannot be pulled off with a pocket screwdriver. For back of house or tenant side work where no one is tampering with the plates, an ordinary slotted or combination 6-32 screw is cheaper and faster to install.
3) Is 2 inches too long for mounting a device plate, and when do I need that length?
Two inches is longer than the typical wall plate screw, and that extra length is what you want when you are reaching through thick finish material, mud rings, furring, or a deep extension ring to catch the box or device yoke. For a standard plate flush on a box, a shorter 6-32 is easier to work with. The TP305SFC is the 2 inch version of the 6-32 tamper resistant screw.
4) What head style is on the Metallics TP305SFC, and will it sit flush?
It is a flat head, so it is made to sit flush when it lands in a countersunk or beveled hole. Flat head sits down into the hole rather than standing proud, which is what you want on a plate or cover where a protruding head would catch. If your plate has a flat, uncountersunk hole, a flat head will not pull fully flush.
5) How many Metallics TP305SFC screws come in a box?
Each box of TP305SFC is 100 pieces, which is a practical quantity for a floor or wing of devices rather than a single opening. Ordering by the box also keeps every plate on the job on the same drive, so one spanner bit covers the whole installation.
6) Is the Metallics TP305SFC made in the USA?
Yes, the TP305SFC 6-32 x 2 inch tamper resistant machine screw is USA made, which matters on government, military, and federally funded institutional work where domestic sourcing is written into the specification.
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Does the Metallics TP305SFC come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics TP305SFC is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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