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Product Specs
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Screws
Metallics TP600SBC – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What driver do I need for the Metallics TP600SBC tamper-resistant screw?
The TP600SBC is a pin-in-star (pin-in-Torx) button head screw, so a standard Torx bit will not seat. You need a tamper-resistant pin-in-Torx bit, which has a hollow center to clear the pin in the middle of the recess. Carry the matching bit to the job; a plain T-series driver will spin on the pin and get you nowhere.
2) Are these #6 stainless screws suitable for outdoor or damp-location electrical covers?
They are 18-8 stainless steel, the common 300-series austenitic grade used for general corrosion resistance, so they hold up in damp and outdoor locations far better than plated carbon steel. 18-8 is not the choice for direct salt-spray or coastal immersion service, where 316 is specified instead.
3) Will a sheet metal screw like the TP600SBC work in wood or drywall anchors?
It is an SMS (sheet metal screw) thread, which is a full-length, relatively fine thread with a blunt tip meant to tap into sheet metal, so it works in a pilot hole in metal and will also bite plastic anchors. It is not a wood screw and not a drywall screw; for framing lumber use a coarse-thread wood or deck screw instead.
4) Why specify a tamper-resistant button head screw instead of a standard Phillips on electrical plates?
Two reasons drive it. The pin-in-star recess keeps the public out of covers, enclosures, and device plates in schools, transit, detention, and multi-family common areas, where a Phillips invites anyone with a pocket screwdriver. The button head also sits low and rounded with no sharp corners or slot to catch, which matters on surfaces people brush past. These are a #6 x 1/2 inch version in 18-8 stainless, 100 to the box.
5) Can I standardize on one tamper-resistant screw across a facility's electrical covers?
That is the usual reason to buy the TP600SBC by the hundred-count box: one #6 x 1/2 inch pin-in-star button head screw, one bit in every tech's pouch, and no mixed drivers across buildings. Stock the matching pin-in-Torx bits at the same time, since the screws are useless to a crew without them.
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Does the Metallics TP600SBC come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics TP600SBC is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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