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Product Specs
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Screws
Metallics TP605SBC – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What driver do I need for the Metallics TP605SBC tamper-resistant screw?
You need a pin-in-star (security Torx) bit, not a standard Torx. The TP605SBC is a button head star drive with a center pin, so a solid Torx bit will bottom out on the pin and won't seat. Keep a set of pin-in-Torx security bits on the truck if you're installing these in public-access locations.
2) Is the Metallics TP605SBC screw stainless steel and will it hold up outdoors?
It's 18-8 stainless, the common 300-series austenitic grade used for general corrosion resistance. That makes it suitable for damp and exterior locations such as outdoor enclosure covers, signage, and wet-area device plates. For coastal or chloride-heavy exposure, buyers typically step up to 316 instead.
3) Do I need to drill a pilot hole for a #8 sheet metal screw like the TP605SBC?
In sheet metal, yes. This is a sheet metal screw, not a self-drilling type, so it needs a pilot hole sized to the screw's root diameter in steel or aluminum sheet. In plastic enclosure bosses or soft material it will often thread directly.
4) Why use a tamper-resistant screw instead of a standard Phillips on electrical covers?
Tamper-resistant fasteners like the pin-in-star button head keep covers, plates, and enclosures from being opened with a screwdriver found in any pocket. Property managers and institutional MRO buyers use them on common-area device plates, panel covers, and exterior boxes in schools, transit areas, and multi-family buildings. The low button head also sits flatter and gives less to pry against than a raised pan head.
5) What's the exact part number to order these Metallics security screws by?
Order by Metallics part number TP605SBC. That number covers the #8 x 3/4 inch button head pin-in-star tamper-resistant sheet metal screw in 18-8 stainless, 100 to the pack.
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Does the Metallics TP605SBC come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics TP605SBC is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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