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Product Specs
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Product Group:
- Screws
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Fasteners
- Product Subgroup:
- Machine Screws
- Product Type:
- Machine Screw
Metallics PMP23M – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Are the Metallics PMP23M screws 6-32 machine screws for electrical boxes and device mounting?
Yes. The PMP23M is a 6-32 x 3/8 inch pan head machine screw in zinc plated steel, supplied 1000 to a box. 6-32 is the standard thread used for mounting devices, covers and plates to tapped holes in steel outlet and switch boxes, so these drop straight into that work.
2) Do these 6-32 x 3/8 screws need a nut, or will they thread into sheet metal on their own?
They are machine screws, not self tapping, so they need a mating tapped hole or a nut. Steel boxes, mounting brackets and device straps with factory 6-32 threads are the use case; for bare unthreaded sheet metal you want a self drilling or sheet metal screw instead.
3) What drive does the Metallics PMP23M screw take, Phillips or slotted?
It is a combination drive pan head, so it accepts either a Phillips bit or a flat blade screwdriver. Handy on a service cart when you do not want to swap drivers between devices.
4) Is 3/8 inch long enough for mounting a device or plate in a steel box?
3/8 inch is the common short length for 6-32 device and cover work, where the screw only has to pick up the tapped ear or strap. If you are stacking a mud ring, a spacer or a thick plate and need more thread engagement, step up to a longer 6-32 machine screw rather than forcing these.
5) Will zinc plated steel 6-32 screws hold up outdoors or in a damp location?
The PMP23M is zinc plated steel, which is a mild corrosion coating meant for dry interior work. For wet locations, exterior boxes or washdown areas, specify stainless 6-32 machine screws instead; plated steel will eventually rust where moisture sits on it.
6) How many screws come in a box of Metallics PMP23M?
1000 pieces per box. That is bulk MRO quantity, which is why it suits a shop or facility crib standardizing on one 6-32 x 3/8 pan head rather than a per-job count.
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Does the Metallics PMP23M come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics PMP23M is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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