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- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Screws
Metallics TP125SBC – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What thread size and length is the Metallics TP125SBC tamper-resistant screw?
The TP125SBC is an 8-32 machine screw thread with a 3/8 inch length, button head with a hex socket and a center pin. The 8-32 thread means it goes into a tapped hole or a nut, not into sheet metal or wood like a self-tapping screw.
2) What driver do I need for a button head hex pin screw like the Metallics TP125SBC?
You need a pin-in-hex (hex pin) driver bit, not a plain hex key. The socket on the TP125SBC has a solid post in the middle, so a standard Allen wrench or hex bit will not seat. That is the whole point of the pin: common tools cannot back it out, which is why these get used on enclosure covers, panels and fixtures in public areas.
3) Will a 3/8 inch long 8-32 security screw be long enough for my cover plate?
At 3/8 inch of overall threaded length, the TP125SBC is sized for thin material: a sheet metal cover, a device plate or a light trim going into a tapped boss or a nut behind it. Add up your material thickness plus the depth of thread you need engaged, and if that total exceeds 3/8 inch you want a longer 8-32 tamper-resistant screw instead. Button head also means it sits proud of the surface rather than flush, so it is not a substitute for a flat head countersunk screw.
4) How many screws come in a pack of Metallics TP125SBC?
One hundred pieces per pack. For MRO and panel work that is usually enough to cover a run of enclosures or device covers in one order rather than buying by the each.
5) Is the Metallics TP125SBC screw stainless steel, and can I use it outdoors?
It is an 18-8 stainless machine screw. 18-8 (the common 300 series austenitic grade) handles damp and outdoor exposure far better than plain or zinc-plated steel, so it suits exterior enclosures, wash-down areas and coastal-adjacent work. For direct salt spray immersion a 316 grade is the step up.
6) What is the manufacturer part number for this Metallics tamper-resistant button head screw?
Order it as Metallics part number TP125SBC. That number covers the 8-32 x 3/8 button head hex pin tamper-resistant machine screw in 18-8 stainless, 100 per pack.
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Does the Metallics TP125SBC come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics TP125SBC is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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