The TORX® Drive System was specifically designed to provide a simple, cost-effective solution to the problems inherent in the process of installing and removing fasteners. Used in a multitude of industries, the TORX® Drive System can enhance product reliability, increase productivity and reduce total assembly costs – all if which are keys to remaining competitive in today’s marketplace.
Features
► 15 ̊ drive angle
► Straight, vertical sidewalls
► Broad contact surface
► Standard drive tools for screw sizes inch (#000 – 1.375”) and metric (0.9mm – 36mm)
► Wide variety of sizes ranging from T1-T100, E4-E44
Benefits
► Greater depth of tool and lobe engagement while minimizing tool slippage
► No camout forces are created to push the driver up
► Since camout is virtually eliminated, little to no end load is required
► High torque transfer and drastically reduced radial forces resulting in longer tool life
► Driving forces spread over a broad surface
► Ability to convert to metric later without a tooling change
► Quality enhanced through single sourced gaging program
Types of TORX® Drive System Options
TORX® External
Benefits
► Provides an excellent alternative to hex or 12-point drives
► TORX® External sockets are smaller in diameter than standard hex sockets used for the same-size fastener
► Provides greater flexibility when designing for drive socket clearance
TORXALIGN®
Benefits
► The special TORXALIGN® bit is designed with a slight taper to provide a wedging effect when the bit is inserted into the fastener recess. This is particularly useful in holding nonmagnetic fasteners on the driver during manual installation.
TORXSTEM®
Benefits
► The TORXSTEM® is primarily used in Double-end stud applications but can also be used for hold and drive applications. Since most double-end studs lack a drive system, it is necessary to grip the threaded portion of the stud in order to drive it, which can result in thread damage. A special external TORX® configuration extruded onto one end of the double-end stud simplifies driving. We refer to this as a TORXSTEM® Double-end stud. They are installed using a TORX® socket to increase productivity and reduce thread damage.
TORX® Tamper Resistant / RESISTORX
Benefits
► This unique TORX® variation incorporated a solid post formed in the center of the recess during the heading process. When combined with a countersunk or button head design, the fastener is extremely difficult to remove without a special tamper-resistant TORX® Drive tool. Unlike other tamper-resistant fasteners, installation on the production line is easy with the proper tool.
AUDITORX®
Benefits
► Automatic torque monitoring is made possible by the AUDITORX® Drive head which is designed to break off a predetermined torque level. The standard AUDITORX® Drive leaves a hex drive for later field service. The tamper-resistant AUDITORX® Drive fastener leaves a rivet-like head to prevent removal.
Benefits
► The TORX® Drive System can be combined with either an external hex or a slot to provide a dual drive system.
► This provides the option of driving or removing the fastener with commonly available TORX® tools or with a hex socket or slotted screwdriver.
► The slotted TORX® recess has a slot which is enclosed at the ends, so the driver is less likely to slip out and damage the surrounding surfaces.
This information was provided entirely by Acument Intelectual Properties, LLC. TORX®/TORX PLUS® trademarks are owned by Acument Intellectual Properties, LLC. The Company also operates under its parent company, Acument Global Technologies.