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- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Screws
Metallics TP502SBC – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What size and drive are the Metallics TP502SBC sheet metal screws?
The TP502SBC is a #6 x 1 inch sheet metal screw with a button head and a tamper-resistant pin-in-hex drive, sold 100 pieces to the pack. The pin in the center of the hex recess means a standard hex key will not seat; you need a pin-in-hex (tamper-proof hex) bit sized to the recess.
2) Are the TP502SBC screws stainless steel, and can they be used outdoors?
They are 18-8 stainless, the common 300-series austenitic grade used for general corrosion resistance. That holds up fine in damp interiors, covered exteriors and most general outdoor use, but 18-8 is not the grade to pick for direct coastal salt spray or chemical exposure, where 316 stainless is the usual step up.
3) Why would I use a tamper-resistant screw instead of a standard sheet metal screw?
Pin-in-hex screws like the TP502SBC are specified where you do not want the public opening the assembly: covers, enclosures, panels, fixtures and signage in corridors, restrooms, schools and transit areas. The pin blocks a plain hex key, so a casual pocket multi-tool will not back it out. For anything a maintenance tech opens weekly, a standard hex or Phillips sheet metal screw is the easier choice.
4) Do I need a special bit for the TP502SBC, and is one included?
You drive these with a pin-in-hex security bit, which has a hole bored down its center to clear the pin in the screw recess. The pack is screws only, so order the matching security bit separately if your techs do not already carry a tamper bit set.
5) What does the button head on the TP502SBC mean for the finished surface?
A button head sits proud of the surface with a low domed profile rather than pulling flush. It needs no countersink, which matters on thin sheet, and it gives a rounded exposed head with little to grab. If your part is countersunk and you need the head flat with the face, a button head is the wrong profile; a flat head screw is.
6) How many Metallics TP502SBC screws come in a pack?
One hundred screws per pack, under part number TP502SBC. That quantity suits standardizing a building on one tamper screw for cover plates and enclosures rather than buying per job.
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Does the Metallics TP502SBC come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics TP502SBC is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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