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Product Specs
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Screws
Metallics TMS38SM – Frequently Asked Questions
1) How many thumb screws come in a box of Metallics TMS38SM?
TMS38SM ships 1000 pieces per box. That is a stocking quantity for a service van or an MRO crib, not a job-count pack, so expect to buy the full 1000 rather than a small bag.
2) Can you hand-tighten the TMS38SM, or do you need a screwdriver?
It is a thumb screw, so the head is made to be turned by hand. That is the point of the part on enclosure doors, panel covers and anything an electrician opens repeatedly, no driver and no dropped screw in a live panel.
3) Is the Metallics TMS38SM the right screw for an electrical enclosure or panel cover?
Yes, that is what it is for. Metallics catalogues the TMS38SM as an electrical fastener, and an 8-32 hand-turn screw at 3/8 inch is the typical size for securing covers and doors on boxes and enclosures. For a deeper grip or a through-bolt application you would need a longer 8-32 machine screw instead.
4) What does the shoulder on the TMS38SM thumb screw do?
The shoulder is the unthreaded section between the head and the threads. It gives the screw a fixed shoulder to seat against so the cover or door clamps consistently and the screw cannot be run down past its intended depth. With only 3/8 inch of overall length, this is a short-grip fastener for thin sheet covers rather than thick assemblies.
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Does the Metallics TMS38SM come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics TMS38SM is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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