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The Torx design allows for a higher torque to be exerted than a similarly sized conventional hex socket head without damaging the head or the tool.

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To learn more about other types of fastener products, see the list of related articles at the end of this article.The unusual star-shaped head makes them far more secure than regular flat-head or cross-head screws and allows higher torque transmission so screws and bolts can be tightened more securely. For fixing applications they have been designed to prevent cam out and achieving the same result in regards to damage. Standard Torx drivers can be used to drive Torx Plus screws, but not to full torque because of the loose fit.

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Security Torx has its own set of variations, and many other variations of Torx drives are available in Security or TR versions. The important thing to remember regarding Torx screwdrivers is that the screwdriver size must match the size of the Torx screws. The Beryllium Copper material will not create sparks if the tool accidentally slips and strikes another metal surface.

The head shape means they are less likely to strip which tends to ruin the end, meaning they are likely to last up to ten times as long. This is sometimes abbreviated in databases and catalogs as 6lobe (starting with the numeral 6, not the capital letter G). Torx Woodscrews are popular among automotive and electrical industries, but are suitable for a variety of applications.