ASME B18.2.1 (T9):2012 External Hexalobular Torx Screw combines an external Torx drive with a flanged bearing surface. It is suitable for threaded joints requiring stable tool engagement, higher assembly efficiency, and reduced washer use.
The screw can be driven into tapped holes or used with internally threaded components for automotive parts, motors, machinery housings, brackets, and equipment panels. The flange distributes clamping pressure, and the external Torx drive supports automated or high-efficiency installation.
Drive size, engagement depth, base material strength, and finish should be confirmed. For high-speed production lines, drive-head accuracy and tool wear should be controlled to maintain stable tightening.

Dimensions unit: mm
|
Thread size d |
1/4 |
5/16 |
3/8 |
7/16 |
1/2 |
9/16 |
5/8 |
3/4 |
7/8 |
1 |
1-1/8 |
1-1/4 |
1-3/8 |
|
|
PP |
UNC |
20 |
18 |
16 |
14 |
13 |
12 |
11 |
10 |
9 |
8 |
7 |
7 |
6 |
|
dk |
Reference |
0.287 |
0.362 |
0.431 |
0.499 |
0.571 |
0.645 |
0.715 |
0.86 |
1 |
1.138 |
1.28 |
1.42 |
1.562 |
|
k |
Max. |
0.255 |
0.323 |
0.394 |
0.472 |
0.515 |
0.551 |
0.63 |
0.787 |
0.866 |
1.063 |
1.181 |
1.299 |
1.417 |
|
Min. |
0.245 |
0.313 |
0.384 |
0.462 |
0.505 |
0.541 |
0.62 |
0.777 |
0.856 |
1.053 |
1.171 |
1.289 |
1.407 |
|
|
h |
Max. |
0.07 |
0.1 |
0.125 |
0.155 |
0.16 |
0.165 |
0.2 |
0.255 |
0.27 |
0.355 |
0.382 |
0.422 |
0.453 |
|
Min. |
0.06 |
0.09 |
0.115 |
0.145 |
0.15 |
0.153 |
0.188 |
0.243 |
0.26 |
0.343 |
0.37 |
0.41 |
0.441 |
|
|
dc |
Max. |
0.375 |
0.469 |
0.562 |
0.656 |
0.75 |
0.844 |
0.938 |
1.125 |
1.312 |
1.5 |
1.688 |
1.875 |
2.062 |
|
Min. |
0.365 |
0.457 |
0.55 |
0.642 |
0.735 |
0.828 |
0.921 |
1.107 |
1.293 |
1.479 |
1.665 |
1.852 |
2.038 |
|
|
B |
Max. |
0.2073 |
0.2663 |
0.3103 |
0.3613 |
0.4113 |
0.4663 |
0.5183 |
0.6183 |
0.7193 |
0.8393 |
0.9433 |
1.0463 |
1.1513 |
|
Torx header code |
E8 |
E10 |
E12 |
E14 |
E16 |
E18 |
E20 |
E24 |
E28 |
E32 |
E36 |
E40 |
E44 |
|
|
ds |
Max. |
0.25 |
0.3125 |
0.375 |
0.4375 |
0.5 |
0.5625 |
0.625 |
0.75 |
0.875 |
1 |
1.125 |
1.25 |
1.375 |
|
Min. |
0.245 |
0.3065 |
0.369 |
0.4305 |
0.493 |
0.5545 |
0.617 |
0.741 |
0.866 |
0.99 |
1.114 |
1.239 |
1.363 |
|
|
b |
L≤6 |
0.75 |
0.875 |
1 |
1.125 |
1.25 |
1.375 |
1.5 |
1.75 |
2 |
2.25 |
2.5 |
2.75 |
3 |
|
L>6 |
1 |
1.125 |
1.25 |
1.375 |
1.5 |
1.625 |
1.75 |
2 |
2.25 |
2.5 |
2.75 |
3 |
3.25 |
|
|
r |
Max. |
0.025 |
0.025 |
0.025 |
0.025 |
0.025 |
0.45 |
0.45 |
0.45 |
0.065 |
0.095 |
0.095 |
0.095 |
0.095 |
|
Min. |
0.015 |
0.015 |
0.015 |
0.015 |
0.015 |
0.02 |
0.02 |
0.02 |
0.04 |
0.06 |
0.06 |
0.06 |
0.06 |
|
|
Thousand pieces of steel weigh ≈kg |
Reference value |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Thread length b |
Reference value |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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