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Product Specs
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Screws
Metallics TP523SBC – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Do I need a special bit to install hex pin tamper-resistant screws like the TP523SBC?
Yes. The hex recess on the TP523SBC has a pin in the middle, so it takes a pin-in-hex (hex pin) tamper-resistant bit sized to the recess. A plain hex key or standard Allen bit will bottom out on the pin and will not seat. Order the matching driver bits with the screws if your crew does not already carry them.
2) Will 18-8 stainless screws hold up outdoors or in a damp location?
18-8 is an austenitic 300-series stainless, which is the usual choice for exterior and damp-location fastening where a plated carbon steel screw would rust. It handles general outdoor exposure well; in salt spray or pool chemical environments a 316 stainless fastener is the better call. The TP523SBC is 18-8 throughout, not plated, so cutting or scratching it does not expose bare steel.
3) Why choose a button head screw over a flat head for enclosure and cover plate work?
A button head sits proud on the surface with a low, rounded crown and needs no countersink, so it works on thin sheet metal and strut where a countersink would weaken or deform the material. A flat head needs a tapered seat to finish flush. If you need the fastener flush with the surface, the TP523SBC is the wrong head style for you.
4) How many screws come in a box of Metallics TP523SBC?
100 pieces per box. For a property manager or MRO buyer standardizing tamper-resistant fasteners across panels, covers, and fixture guards, that quantity covers a sizable run of openings off one order rather than counting out loose screws.
5) What is the Metallics part number for the 8 x 5/8 button head hex pin stainless screw?
TP523SBC is the Metallics manufacturer part number, and it is the number to quote for the #8 x 5/8 inch button head, hex pin tamper-resistant, 18-8 stainless sheet metal screw in a 100-piece box.
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Does the Metallics TP523SBC come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics TP523SBC is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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