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- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Screws
Metallics TP501SFC – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What size and thread are the Metallics TP501SFC screws?
The Metallics TP501SFC is a #6 x 3/4 inch sheet metal screw (SMS). Sheet metal thread means it's self-threading into sheet metal, panel, or enclosure material rather than a machine thread. Pack quantity is 100 pieces per box.
2) Will a standard hex driver or Torx bit work on the TP501SFC screw head?
No. The TP501SFC uses a hex pin (tamper-resistant) drive, which has a pin in the center of the hex recess. A plain hex key or standard Torx bit will bottom out on the pin. You need a hollow pin-in-hex tamper bit in the matching size to drive or remove these.
3) Are the Metallics TP501SFC tamper screws stainless, and can they be used outdoors?
They're 18-8 stainless steel, the common 300-series austenitic grade used for general corrosion resistance. That makes them suitable for damp and exterior-adjacent work such as outdoor enclosure covers, light fixture housings, and coastal-adjacent interior work, and it avoids the galvanic issues of plated carbon steel against stainless or aluminum panels.
4) Why would I spec a pin-in-hex tamper screw instead of a regular Phillips sheet metal screw?
Tamper-resistant pin-in-hex is specified where the public can reach the hardware and you don't want it opened with a screwdriver from a toolbox: panel covers, device plates, fixture housings, enclosure lids in schools, transit areas, restrooms, and multi-family common areas. Functionally the TP501SFC drives the same as a #6 x 3/4 sheet metal screw; the only difference is that removal takes a dedicated pin-hex bit. If access control isn't a concern, a standard Phillips SMS is faster to install.
5) Does the TP501SFC screw sit flush in a countersunk hole?
Yes. It's a flat head (FH) screw, so it seats flush with the surface in a countersunk or dimpled hole. If your panel or cover plate has straight-drilled holes with no countersink, the head will stand proud and you'd want a pan or truss head instead.
6) How many Metallics TP501SFC screws come in a box?
Each box of TP501SFC holds 100 screws, which is the usual quantity for stocking a service van or an MRO fastener bin. Because tamper screws also need the matching pin-hex bit on hand, buyers standardizing a facility on this head type typically keep spare bits with the box.
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Does the Metallics TP501SFC come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics TP501SFC is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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