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- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Screws
Metallics TP816SOC – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What kind of tamper-resistant head do these Metallics 8-32 screws use, and what driver do I need?
Spanner drive, in an oval head. A spanner (snake eye) recess uses two round holes rather than a slot or hex, so it takes a spanner bit or spanner screwdriver, not a standard Phillips, slotted, or Torx. If your crew does not already carry spanner bits, order them along with the screws or the fasteners cannot be installed or removed.
2) Can I use the Metallics TP816SOC to replace standard Phillips 8-32 cover screws for security?
Yes, provided the hole prep matches. The thread is the same 8-32 as a standard machine screw, so it threads into the same tapped hole, and the 2 inch length has to match or exceed what you are removing. The difference is the head: swapping to a spanner drive means only someone with a spanner bit can get the cover off again. The oval head also needs a countersunk hole to seat properly, so check that the plate you are fastening is countersunk and not flat-drilled.
3) Are the TP816SOC screws stainless steel and can they be used outdoors?
These are 18-8 stainless machine screws. 18-8 is the common 300-series austenitic grade (roughly 18 percent chromium, 8 percent nickel) and is non-magnetic and corrosion resistant, which is why it gets specified for exterior and damp-location work such as outdoor enclosures, pool and locker room fixtures, and coastal installations. For heavy chloride exposure a 316 grade is the step up, but for general exterior tamper-resistant hardware 18-8 is the standard choice.
4) Will an oval head spanner screw sit flush, or does it stand above the surface?
An oval head is a countersunk head with a rounded top, so the tapered underside seats into an 82 degree countersunk hole while the crown stays slightly proud of the surface. If your panel or cover plate has flat-bottom through holes with no countersink, the head will not pull down and you want a flat head or a truss/pan head instead. Use the oval head where the existing hardware was countersunk and you want a finished look in stainless.
5) How many screws come in a box of Metallics TP816SOC?
100 pieces per box. That is a practical count for an MRO or institutional job where you are securing a run of covers, panels, or fixtures and want tamper-resistant fasteners standardized across the whole facility rather than buying by the handful.
6) What is the Metallics part number and MPN for the 8-32 x 2 inch oval spanner stainless screw?
Metallics TP816SOC is both the catalog model and the manufacturer part number for the 8-32 x 2 inch oval head spanner tamper-resistant 18-8 stainless machine screw, sold 100 to a box. Distributors and purchasing agents can order against TP816SOC directly.
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Does the Metallics TP816SOC come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics TP816SOC is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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