What is the difference between torx screw and hexagon socket screw

Someone often asks if the plum blossom(Torx) and hexagon socket (Allen)screw is a kind of screw, have what essential sex distinction? In fact, we know that the two are completely different groove(Driver) types from the name, but what is the specific distinction between the two? Today I will take you from the following aspects to analyze the difference between torx screws and hexagon socket screws:

1. Different groove types Torx screw groove type is plum blossom, similar to the octagon, there is a radian between the corners, hexagonal socket screw groove type is hexagonal.

2. Use different tools The hexagon socket screw is removed by the T-type (T3-T30) screwdriver, and the hexagon socket screw is removed by the hexagon socket screwdriver(Allen key).

3. Different scope of use Plum blossom is used less, it is basically hard to see in the market, hexagon socket screws are more commonly used, and it itself also has a lot of kinds.

4. From the perspective of sliding teeth The plum blossom and the hexagon socket are not easy to screw, but the plum blossom is not easy to screw than the hexagon, so the requirements of the screwdriver are higher. When the screw of plum blossom inside is twisted, the contact area with screwdriver is larger, in other words, force of unit area is smaller. Whether it is plum screw or hexagon screws, we can process and customize according to the application scenario, we has 20 years experience in screw production customization, can provide you with satisfactory customized solutions, looking forward to your call!