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Product Specs
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Screws
Metallics TP500SBC – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What size and type of screw is the Metallics TP500SBC?
The Metallics TP500SBC is a #6 x 1/2 inch sheet metal screw with a button head and a pin-in-hex (tamper resistant) drive, made from 18-8 stainless steel. It comes 100 pieces to a pack, ordered under part number TP500SBC.
2) Do I need a special driver bit for the pin-in-hex screws on the TP500SBC?
Yes. The TP500SBC uses a pin-in-hex tamper resistant drive, so a standard hex key or Allen bit won't engage it. You need a pin-in-hex (hex-pin) bit sized to the screw, which has a hollow center to clear the pin in the recess. Order the bit separately; it isn't included with the 100-piece pack.
3) Will 18-8 stainless tamper resistant screws hold up outdoors or in a wet location?
18-8 stainless (the 300 series alloy these screws are made from) resists rust in damp and exterior conditions far better than plated carbon steel, which is why it gets specified for outdoor enclosures, wash-down areas and coastal-adjacent work. For direct salt spray, 316 stainless is the step up. The TP500SBC is 18-8.
4) Will a #6 x 1/2 inch sheet metal screw be long enough for my cover plate?
At 1/2 inch of total length, the TP500SBC is sized for thin material: a cover, faceplate or sheet metal panel over a tapped or pilot-drilled sheet, where you only need a few threads of bite. If you are going through a thick plate, a spacer, or into a stud, it's too short and you want a longer sheet metal screw in the same #6 pin-in-hex style.
5) Are these the right screws to keep tenants or the public out of an electrical enclosure or fixture?
That's exactly what the pin-in-hex drive is for. A standard Allen wrench, screwdriver or hex bit will not turn the TP500SBC, so covers fastened with them can't be opened with a pocket tool. Property managers and MRO crews use them on common-area panels, fixture housings and device covers where ordinary screws invite tampering. Keep a pin-in-hex bit with the maintenance keys.
6) Why use a button head screw instead of a flat head on a panel or enclosure cover?
A button head sits on top of the surface with a low domed profile, so it needs no countersink in the sheet. Flat heads require a countersunk or dimpled hole to sit flush. On thin enclosure covers and faceplates, where countersinking isn't practical, the button head of the TP500SBC is the one that works with a plain drilled hole.
7) How many screws come in a pack of Metallics TP500SBC?
100 pieces per pack. That's a single bulk box of the #6 x 1/2 inch button-head pin-in-hex stainless screws, which suits standardizing the tamper screws across a building rather than buying per-job counts.
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Does the Metallics TP500SBC come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics TP500SBC is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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