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- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Screws
Metallics TP814SOC – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Does the Metallics TP814SOC spanner screw need a special bit to install?
Yes. The TP814SOC is a tamper resistant spanner drive (sometimes called snake eye), with two round holes in the head instead of a slot or cross recess. A standard flat, Phillips or hex driver will not turn it. You need a spanner bit or spanner screwdriver sized to the head, and that tool is not part of the 100 piece screw pack.
2) Why would I use a spanner head screw on an electrical cover plate instead of a standard 8-32 screw?
Security. The 8-32 x 1-1/4 inch TP814SOC uses a spanner (snake eye) drive specifically so the plate cannot be removed with a driver anyone has in a pocket. That is the usual choice for receptacle and switch plates, junction box covers and device covers in schools, detention areas, transit facilities, restrooms and other public spaces where tampering is the problem. If the opening is not public facing, a standard slotted or combo 8-32 screw installs faster and costs less.
3) Is 1-1/4 inch too long for a standard switch plate screw?
For a flush plate on a standard device box, 1-1/4 inch is longer than the usual 1/2 to 3/4 inch plate screw. The extra length on the TP814SOC is there for deeper stack ups, where you are going through a thick or spaced cover, an extension ring, a weatherproof cover, or a gasket assembly before you reach the tapped 8-32 hole. If you are mounting a plain plate directly to a device yoke, expect bottomed out thread or protruding screw and use a shorter 8-32.
4) What is the Metallics part number I should order for 8-32 x 1-1/4 tamper resistant spanner screws?
Order Metallics TP814SOC. That manufacturer part number covers the 8-32 x 1-1/4 inch oval head spanner drive tamper resistant machine screw, supplied 100 to a pack.
5) Does the Metallics TP814SOC have a flat or rounded head?
Oval head. An oval head seats into a countersunk (beveled) hole like a flat head but leaves a slightly domed crown above the surface, so it suits cover plates and rings with countersunk screw holes. It will not sit truly flush the way a flat head does, and it is not meant for a plain unchamfered hole, where a pan or round head is the better pick.
6) How many screws come in the Metallics TP814SOC pack?
One hundred pieces per pack. For a property manager or MRO buyer standardizing tamper resistant hardware across a building, that covers roughly 50 two screw plates, and keeping one pack and one matching spanner bit on the truck means every plate in the facility opens with the same tool.
How fast can I get the Metallics TP814SOC delivered?
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Does the Metallics TP814SOC come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics TP814SOC is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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