Torx® is a six-pronged fastener that provides better grip than Phillips or slot designs. It prevents slipping and is useful in electronic and tamper-proof applications. The sizing conventions use the letter T and a number, with T1 being the smallest and T100 being the largest. Torx® head refers to a type of fastener that uses […]
A Torx® socket is used to remove six-pointed star head Torx® fasteners, which reduce the number of stripped and damaged fasteners found on finished production vehicles. It’s important to use the appropriately sized tool to prevent damage to the fastener or tool. Damaged sockets can be repaired with a metal file, and it’s important to […]
