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Product Specs
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Screws
Metallics TP109SBC – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What driver do I need for the Metallics TP109SBC button head pin hex screw?
These take a pin-in hex (hex pin) driver, not a standard Allen key. The recess is a hex socket with a solid pin standing in the center, so a plain hex bit will not seat. You need a pin-in hex bit sized for a #8 button head screw. That center pin is the tamper-resistant feature, it keeps common hex keys out of the fastener.
2) Is the TP109SBC a self-tapping or sheet metal screw?
No. It is a machine screw, so it needs a pre-tapped #8-32 hole or a nut to thread into. If you are fastening into unthreaded sheet metal, you want a self-tapping or sheet metal screw instead, or you need to tap the hole first or add a #8-32 nut or insert behind it.
3) Are these Metallics screws sold individually or in a box?
The TP109SBC is packaged 100 pieces per box. One order quantity gets you the full hundred-count pack, which is how it ships for panel, enclosure, and fixture work where you are securing a number of covers at once.
4) Can I use these tamper-resistant machine screws to secure enclosure covers and fixture panels in public areas?
That is what the pin hex head is for. Because the recess needs a pin-in hex driver rather than a common hex key or screwdriver, the TP109SBC is used where a cover should only come off with the right tool, electrical enclosures, device plates, and fixture housings in corridors, restrooms, schools, and transit areas. Keep a matching pin-in hex bit with the maintenance kit, otherwise your own techs cannot open the cover either.
5) Will an 8-32 x 1-1/2 screw be too long for a thin cover plate?
At 1-1/2 inches of overall screw length, the TP109SBC is on the long side for a simple cover plate and is meant for assemblies with real stack-up, spacers, gaskets, or a deep boss to thread into. If your tapped hole bottoms out shallow, the screw will bind before the button head seats. Measure the material stack plus the thread depth available and step down to a shorter 8-32 if 1-1/2 inches overruns it.
6) What is the Metallics part number to order for 8-32 x 1-1/2 button pin hex tamper screws?
Order Metallics TP109SBC. That is both the manufacturer part number and the model designation for the 8-32 x 1-1/2 inch button head pin hex tamper-resistant machine screw, 100 per pack.
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Does the Metallics TP109SBC come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics TP109SBC is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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