Torx® Equivalent Fasteners

Looking for Alternatives to Torx® Screws or Bits?

Torx® is a well-known brand in the fastener industry, recognized for its unique six-point star-shaped screw head design, also known as six-lobe. This design provides a larger contact area and better engagement with the driver bit, allowing for greater torque transfer and reduced wear and cam-out compared to other drive types/styles such as Hex, Phillips, Pozidriv, Slotted, Square, and more. The industrial marketplace is filled with numerous trademarked brands, such as Torx®, Taptite®, Plastite®, TEK®, Phillips®, and more, which often come at a premium price. However, many of these brands have functional equivalents/alternatives that serve the same purpose. These alternatives maintain the same design, quality and functionality but are often available at more competitive and affordable prices.

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At MF Supply, we pride ourselves on sourcing high-quality, hard-to-find OEM hardware brands and equivalents, helping manufacturers save on costs and reduce lead times. We stock a wide range of Torx® equivalent fasteners with star/six-lobe drives in various sizes and materials to meet your specific high-torque application needs. From general-use star screws to specialized fasteners for industrial purposes, our inventory includes insert bits, cap screws, machine screws, thread-cutting screws, self-tapping screws, self-drilling screws, thread-rolling/thread-forming screws, as well as security and tamper-resistant alternatives to Torx® screws. Head styles offered include Button, Flat, Flat Undercut, Full Contour Truss, Modified Truss, Oval, Pan, Pancake, Round Washer, Serrated Indented Hex Washer, Serrated Pan, Truss, and Wafer. Adhering to industry standards such as ASME, DIN, ISO, and SAE, these fasteners are perfect for manufacturers in industries such as automotive, electronics, aerospace, and more. Our certified products are DFAR compliant with COC and full certifications available upon request.

Stock sizes range from 0-80 to 3/8-16 for inch/imperial sizes, and from M1.6 X 0.35 to M8 X 1.25 for metric sizes. These fasteners are available in materials such as 316, 410, A2, A4, and A286 Series Stainless Steel, Alloy Steel, Chrome Vanadium Steel, and Steel. Additionally, available finishes include Black Oxide, Black Zinc, Passivated, Phosphate, Zinc, and Zinc & Bake.

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