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Product Specs
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Screws
Metallics TP310SFC – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What kind of driver do I need for the TP310SFC tamper-resistant screw?
It takes a spanner driver, not a Phillips or a Torx. The head is a spanner (snake-eye) tamper-resistant pattern with two round holes, so you need a spanner bit sized for a #8 head. Standard drivers will not engage it, which is the point if you are securing cover plates or fixtures in a public area or a tenant space.
2) Will a flat head 8-32 screw sit flush, or does it stand proud of the plate?
Flat head means a countersunk head, so it sits flush when driven into a countersunk or chamfered hole, such as the screw holes in a device cover plate. If your plate has a flat, uncountersunk hole, the head will stand slightly above the surface. For a flush look on an uncountersunk hole you want an oval or pan head instead.
3) Can I use these 8-32 screws to secure electrical device plates and receptacle covers?
Yes. 8-32 is the standard machine screw thread used for electrical device mounting and cover plates, and the 1-1/2 inch length gives you reach when a device is set back in a deep box or behind thick trim. The spanner head adds tamper resistance where you do not want occupants removing plates.
4) Is the TP310SFC a machine screw or a self-tapping screw?
It is a machine screw. The threads are uniform and require a pre-tapped hole, a nut, or a threaded boss such as the ears on an electrical device or a mounting strap. It will not cut its own thread into sheet metal, drywall, or wood.
5) How many Metallics TP310SFC screws come in a box?
100 screws per box. For an MRO or facilities buyer standardizing tamper-resistant hardware across a building, that is roughly 50 duplex plates at two screws each, so order by plate count rather than by box.
How fast can I get the Metallics TP310SFC delivered?
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Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
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Does the Metallics TP310SFC come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics TP310SFC is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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