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Product Specs
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Screws
Metallics RM88M – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What thread size and length are the Metallics RM88M machine screws?
They're 8-32 x 1-1/2 inch machine screws, round head, with a combination drive, in zinc plated steel. The 8-32 thread means a #8 diameter with 32 threads per inch, so they'll run into any standard 8-32 tapped hole or nut.
2) Will 8-32 x 1-1/2 machine screws work for mounting devices and plates in a 4-square electrical box?
The RM88M is the long version of the standard 8-32 device screw electrical boxes are tapped for, so it threads into box and mud-ring ears without an adapter. The 1-1/2 inch length is what you reach for when the device sits proud of the box, such as deep plaster rings, stacked spacers, or an extension ring. For a flush device on a flush box, a shorter 8-32 is usually less to trim.
3) Are the Metallics RM88M screws sold individually or by the box?
They ship as a bulk pack of 1,000 pieces under part number RM88M. That's a stocking quantity for a service van or an MRO crib, not a single-job count, so plan on it as a shelf item rather than a per-device buy.
4) What driver fits the RM88M screw head?
The head is a round head with a combination drive, so it takes either a slotted or a Phillips bit. Handy on device work where you're already holding a 2-in-1 screwdriver.
5) Are these zinc plated screws okay for outdoor or damp locations?
The RM88M is zinc plated steel, which is a mild corrosion coating meant for dry indoor use. For wet locations, exterior boxes, or coastal and washdown areas, specify stainless steel 8-32 machine screws instead; zinc plating will eventually rust in standing moisture.
6) Do these machine screws cut their own threads or do I need a tapped hole?
Machine screws, so they need a tapped 8-32 hole or a nut. They will not form threads in bare sheet metal the way a self-tapping or sheet metal screw does. If you're fastening into unthreaded material, use a sheet metal screw or add an 8-32 nut on the back side.
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Does the Metallics RM88M come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics RM88M is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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