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Product Specs
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Screws
Metallics TP502SFC – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What size and thread are the Metallics TP502SFC tamper-resistant screws?
The TP502SFC is a #6 x 1 inch sheet metal screw (SMS) with a flat head and a hex socket with a center pin, supplied 100 pieces to a box. The #6 diameter and 1 inch length are the full fastening dimensions, so a #6 pilot or existing #6 hole is what it drops into.
2) Do I need a special driver for the hex pin screws on an electrical enclosure?
Yes. The TP502SFC uses a pin-in-hex (hex socket with a center pin) drive, so a standard hex key or Allen bit will not seat. You need a hex pin tamper-resistant bit sized for a #6 screw. That drive is the whole point of the fastener: it keeps covers, plates and enclosures from being opened with common tools.
3) Are Metallics 18-8 stainless tamper screws OK for outdoor or damp locations?
These are 18-8 stainless steel, which is the common 300-series austenitic grade used where plated carbon steel would rust, so they hold up in damp interior and typical exterior service. In chloride-heavy coastal or pool environments, 18-8 can still pit, and a 316 stainless fastener is the better call there.
4) Will a flat head tamper screw sit flush on a cover plate?
Only in a countersunk hole. The TP502SFC has a flat head, which seats flush when the hole is chamfered or the plate is factory countersunk. On a flat, un-countersunk sheet the head will stand proud; for that, a pan or truss head tamper screw is the right choice.
5) How many screws come in a box of Metallics TP502SFC?
One hundred screws per box. For a property manager standardizing tamper hardware across a building, that covers roughly 25 to 50 four-screw or two-screw covers from a single box, and keeps every opening on the same drive so one bit serves the whole site.
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Does the Metallics TP502SFC come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics TP502SFC is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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