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Product Specs
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Screws
Metallics TP307SPC – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What drive bit do I need to install Metallics TP307SPC 8-32 spanner head screws?
These are spanner drive (sometimes called snake eye or pig nose) tamper resistant screws, so a standard Phillips or slotted driver will not engage them. You need a spanner bit sized for a #8 screw head. No bit is supplied with the 100 piece pack, so order the driver separately if your crew does not already carry one.
2) Will an 8-32 x 3/4 machine screw thread into a tapped electrical box or device ring?
Yes. 8-32 is the standard machine screw thread used for device mounting holes in outlet boxes, mud rings and cover plates, so the TP307SPC threads straight into existing 8-32 tapped holes. It is a machine screw, not a self-tapping sheet metal screw, so the hole has to already be tapped or you need a matching 8-32 nut.
3) Why use a tamper resistant screw instead of a standard Phillips cover plate screw?
In schools, transit areas, detention, common corridors and other public spaces, a Phillips cover screw can be backed out with any pocket driver. The spanner head on the TP307SPC needs a specific two pin bit, which stops casual removal of cover plates and device plates. For back of house or tenant side work where nobody is touching the plate, a standard Phillips screw is cheaper and faster to drive.
4) Is the Metallics TP307SPC a pan head or a flat head screw?
Pan head. The PN in the description stands for pan head, which seats on top of the surface rather than countersinking flush. If your plate or bracket is countersunk and needs the head to sit flush, a pan head is the wrong profile for that opening.
5) How many screws come in a pack of Metallics TP307SPC and what is the part number to order?
The order unit is a 100 piece pack of 8-32 x 3/4 inch pan head spanner tamper resistant machine screws, manufacturer part number TP307SPC from Metallics. It is made in the USA per the product description.
6) Is 3/4 inch long enough for mounting a device through a mud ring?
At 3/4 inch of overall screw length, the TP307SPC covers typical device and cover plate attachment where the screw passes through a plate or strap into an 8-32 tapped hole. If you are stacking spacers, shims or a thick gasket behind the plate, measure your stack up first, since 3/4 inch leaves little thread engagement once more than about a quarter inch of material sits under the head.
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Does the Metallics TP307SPC come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics TP307SPC is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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