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- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Screws
Metallics TP601SBC – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What size and type of screw is the Metallics TP601SBC?
It's a #6 x 3/4 inch sheet metal screw with a button head and a star (six-lobe) drive that has a pin in the center, making it a tamper-resistant fastener. Material is 18-8 stainless steel, and it ships 100 pieces to a pack. Order by part number TP601SBC.
2) Do I need a special bit to drive a pin-in-star tamper resistant screw?
Yes. The TP601SBC has a pin standing up in the middle of the six-lobe recess, so a standard Torx or star bit will not seat on it. You need a pin-in-star (Torx-Plus tamper, hole-in-center) bit sized to the recess. Keep a driver with the screws, because without the matching bit these can't be installed or removed.
3) Will 18-8 stainless screws hold up outdoors or in a damp location?
18-8 stainless (the common 304-type austenitic grade) handles outdoor and damp-location exposure far better than plated carbon steel, which is why it's the usual pick for exterior cover plates, enclosures and wet-area trim. In coastal salt spray or chlorinated environments, 316 stainless is the step up. The TP601SBC is 18-8 throughout.
4) Are these tamper screws meant for a pre-drilled hole or will they thread into sheet metal on their own?
Sheet metal screw threads, so they form their own thread in a pilot hole drilled in sheet metal, plastic, or thin panel stock. They are not self-drilling, meaning there is no drill point on the tip. Drill or punch the hole first, then drive. At #6 x 3/4 inch, the usable grip is short, so it suits thin panels and covers rather than thick stock.
5) What are pin-in-star button head screws typically used for in electrical work?
They secure things people shouldn't be opening: device and switch plates in public restrooms and transit areas, junction box and enclosure covers, panel trim, fixture housings and vandal-prone hardware. The button head sits low and rounded with no sharp edge, and the center pin defeats a standard star bit, so the cover stays on until someone with the right driver shows up. Sold 100 to a box for fleet or facility standardization.
6) How many Metallics TP601SBC screws come in a box?
100 pieces per pack, one part number, TP601SBC. That quantity is worth noting if you're standardizing tamper hardware across a building: buy one box and every plate and cover takes the same bit, so maintenance only has to carry one driver.
How fast can I get the Metallics TP601SBC delivered?
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Does the Metallics TP601SBC come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics TP601SBC is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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