Know Your Torx® Tamper-Resistant Screws Jmiller, May 27, 2014January 30, 2024 Torx® Tamper-Resistant Screws Torx® Tamper-Resistant Screws are characterized by their unique, six point, star shaped pattern. The star design provides various benefits, including preventing cam-out and increased ease in maintaining a consistent torque. Torx® Tamper-Resistant Screws contain a solid post formed in the middle of the recess during the heading process. The solid post blocks the insertion of an ordinary Torx screwdriver or any other driver. This added security feature makes it nearly impossible to remove without a unique tamper-resistant tool. Torx® Tamper-Resistant Screws that are available at Tanner are: masonry screws, self-drilling screws, sheet metal screws, and cap screws. Continue to read below for more information about each type of Torx® Tamper-Resistant Screws offer at Tanner. Torx® Tamper-Resistant UltraCon® Masonry Screws Torx® Tamper-Resistant UltraCon® Masonry Screws are the perfect combination of the security of a Torx® tamper-resistant drive and the superior quality and easy installation of an UltraCon® masonry screw. These screws are the optimal fastening solution for use in concrete, brick, or hollow block. The special Hi-Lo threads on the Torx® Tamper-Resistant UltraCon® Masonry Screws lead to greater resistance to pullout and also creates stronger fastening in masonry materials. These tamper-resistant masonry screws are coated with Stalgard® finish to provide superior corrosion resistance. The Stalgard® finish helps prevent red rust and other base material corrosion on significant surfaces, even after 800 hours of 5% neutral salt spray exposure (ASTM B117). Torx® Tamper-Resistant Self Drilling Screws Torx® Tamper-Resistant Self-Drilling Screws eliminate the separate drilling and tapping operations for a faster, more economical installation process. This is possible because the Torx® Tamper-Resistant Self-Drilling Screws have a sharp, clean, and consistent drill point, excellent thread engagement, and holding power. What makes the Torx® Tamper-Resistant Drive System one of the most efficient fastening systems available is its ability to transfer greater torque, reduce end load, and virtually eliminate tool slippage. These fasteners are nearly impossible to remove without the special tamper-resistant Torx® Drive tool. Torx® Tamper-Resistant Self Drilling Screws offered at Tanner are pan head screws made from hardened 410 stainless steel, button head, and flat/oval head screws, which are both made from zinc-plated case hardened steel. Torx® Tamper-Resistant Sheet Metal Screws Torx® Tamper-Resistant Sheet Metal Screws are high strength, one-piece, one-side installation fasteners, with the unique ability to “tap” their own mating internal thread when driven into preformed holes in metallic and nonmetallic materials. These screws have the ability to form or cut their own mating thread, creating an unusually good thread fit, which enhances resistance to loosening in service. They also have the ability to be disassembled and are generally reusable. Torx® Tamper-Resistant Sheet Metal Screws offered at Tanner are button and flat head screws. Each head style is made in zinc plated case hardened steel and 18.8 stainless steel. Torx® Tamper-Resistant Cap Screws Torx® Tamper-Resistant Cap Screws have many of the same security features as the Torx® Tamper-Resistant Sheet Metal Screws. These screws are used in facilities where tamper-proofing is essential to reduce vandalism, tampering, and theft. Tanner offers three head styles of Torx® Tamper-Resistant Cap Screws: button head, flat head, and flat head undercut. Each head style is made in zinc plated case hardened steel and 18.8 stainless steel. Fasteners