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- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Screws
Metallics TP801SOC – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What material are the TP801SOC 6-32 screws made of, and will they hold up outdoors or in damp locations?
They are 18-8 stainless steel. 18-8 is an austenitic stainless with roughly 18 percent chromium and 8 percent nickel, so it resists rust far better than plain or zinc-plated steel and is the usual pick for damp, washdown, coastal, or exterior enclosure work. It is not hardened like a self-drilling screw, so do not force it into untapped metal.
2) What kind of driver do I need for Metallics TP801SOC spanner head screws?
These are spanner (snake eye) tamper-resistant screws, so a flat blade or Phillips bit will not drive them. You need a spanner bit or driver with two pins sized to the head. Keep a bit in the truck before you install them, because removal is impossible with standard bits, which is exactly the point of the head style.
3) Why would I use a tamper-resistant screw instead of a standard Phillips on a cover plate or enclosure?
Tamper-resistant spanner screws like the TP801SOC are used where the public can reach the hardware and you do not want the plate coming off: school corridors, transit stations, detention and correctional work, restrooms, housing common areas, and outdoor enclosures. A standard Phillips comes off with a dime; a snake eye head needs a dedicated bit. The trade-off is that your own crew needs that bit for service calls.
4) What head style is the TP801SOC, and will it sit flush?
It has an oval head. An oval head seats into a countersunk hole but leaves a low domed crown above the surface, so it is not fully flush like a flat head. If you need a truly flush finish in a countersink, specify a flat head instead; if the hole is not countersunk at all, an oval head still bears cleanly on a flat surface.
5) Can I use these stainless screws to mount directly into aluminum or steel without tapping?
No. The TP801SOC is a machine screw, so it needs an existing 6-32 tapped hole, a nut, or a 6-32 insert. It has no drill point and no sheet metal thread. For untapped sheet metal you need a self-tapping or self-drilling screw, not this one.
6) How many screws come in a pack of Metallics TP801SOC?
Each pack holds 100 screws. That is enough for a run of cover plates or enclosure lids on a single job rather than a one-off repair, which is how most tamper-resistant fasteners are bought since the installer also has to carry the matching spanner bit.
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Does the Metallics TP801SOC come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics TP801SOC is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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