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Torx Drive Screws For Excellent Driving Power
June 12, 2024
Technically called a "hexalobular internal" drive, and often referred to as a star or six-lobe drive, Torx® drives are a trademarked style of screw drive. Their unique internal star shape provides excellent resistance to "cam-out", a common problem involving slippage between a driver and a screw head.
Fastener SuperStore offers Torx® Drive Style Screws in the following screw categories:
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Deck Screws
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Drywall Screws
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Machine Screws
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Self-Drilling Screws
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Self-Tapping / Sheet Metal Screws
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SEMS Screws
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Thread Cutting Screws (Types 1; 23; 25 & F)
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Thread Forming Screws (for Plastics; for Metals & High-Low)
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Wood Screws
Screws using this style of drive will require a specific driver size, dictated by the size of the screws. The spec sheets linked on our part pages will provide you with information regarding which driver size you will need. These are referenced in the driver size column, noted as T8, T10, T20, etc....
Most are offered in combination with a wide variety of head styles, and in multiple material / finish combinations. If you know that using a Torx® Drive is the right solution for your application, we've created a central page for accessing all of the options we offer. Check out our full selection here!
We also carry the drivers / bits used to drive these screws. Insert Bits for hand tools are located here; while power bits for power drivers are located here!