T-Head Security Screw

About the product The T-head security screw is a T-shaped screw that locks frames into the bracket on a frame. It keeps the frame stable and diverts the risk of falling, theft, and earthquake damage. The screw is rotated 90 degrees once it’s inside the security mounting plate and is the key component that makes security kits truly secure. Security hardware for locking art pieces to the wall, especially high-value art and decor Component of security kit that locks a frame onto a wall Measures 1 1/2" long and 1/4" wide, T-head measures 1/2" long, ⅛” wide, and 1/16" deep. The thickness of the "T" is 0.134". Compatible with wood and metal frames using security kit tools:  T-Head screw plastic anchor, security wrench, mounting plates (wood frames only), wall brackets #14 thread Zinc-plated steel Instructions For wood frames Measure from the lower edge of the frame's bottom rail to the center of the slot in the mounting plates (not included).  Drill a 5/16" dia. hole at the marked spot and gently hammer a blue T-Head screw plastic anchor (not included) into the drilled hole until it’s flush with the wall surface. Thread the T-Head screw into the plastic anchor until about 3/8" extends from the wall surface. Start by hand and complete using the security wrench (not included). Then, align the T-Head to a final horizontal position. Hang the frame on the wall brackets (not included). The T-Head screw should fall inside the slot of the mounting plate on the bottom rail. From the right-hand side, slide the security wrench under the bottom edge of the frame and, without lifting the frame from the wall, engage and rotate the T-Head screw clockwise with a one-quarter turn to a vertical position. The frame is now locked to the wall. For metal frames Measure the distance on your metal frame from the outer edge to the center of the channel. This dimension can vary with different types of metal frames. Drill a 5/16" dia. hole at the marked spot and gently hammer the blue T-Head screw plastic anchor (not included) into the drilled hole until it’s flush with the wall surface. Thread the T-Head screw into the plastic anchor until about 3/8" extends from the wall surface. Start by hand and complete using the security wrench (not included). Then, align the T-Head to a final horizontal position. Hang the frame on the wall. The T-Head screw should fall inside the back channel of the frame's bottom rail. From the right-hand side, slide the security wrench under the bottom edge of the frame and, without lifting the frame from the wall, engage and rotate the T-Head screw clockwise with a one-quarter turn to a vertical position. The frame is now locked to the wall. Related content Everything You Need To Know About Security Kits