Internal Plum Blossom-Shaped Pointed Screw

Product introduction

Torx tip screws are self-tapping fasteners with a torx-shaped groove on the head and a tapered tip on the tail. It combines the dual advantages of internal torx drive and self-tapping pre-drilling, making it an efficient and reliable solution in modern assembly. The core feature of this screw is its internal torx drive structure. Compared with traditional slotted or cross-recessed screws, it can withstand greater torque, effectively prevent the screwdriver head from slipping off, achieve efficient tightening and disassembly, and extend the life of the tool. Its tip design allows it to easily penetrate and position materials. It can realize self-tapping pre-drilling on wooden, plastic and thin metal plates, eliminating the need for pre-drilling holes and significantly improving assembly efficiency. Screws are often heat-treated or surface-coated (such as galvanized) as a whole, and have good hardness and anti-corrosion capabilities. Its sharp tail ensures precise initial positioning, making the installation process smoother. Therefore, Torx point screws are widely used in many fields such as furniture assembly, electrical products, automotive interiors, and sheet metal connections. They are especially suitable for occasions that require frequent debugging, automated assembly, and high requirements for installation efficiency. They are ideal for achieving fast, accurate, and firm connections.

 

Product features

1. Excellent torque transmission and anti-skid performance

It adopts Torx flower-shaped drive. This six-pointed star-shaped contact design enables a large area and perfect fit between the screwdriver head and the screw, and can withstand torque far beyond that of traditional cross or slotted screws. This not only effectively prevents slippage and damage to the screw notch, but also facilitates high-strength tightening and disassembly, which is especially suitable for automated production lines.

 

2. Excellent self-attack and guidance capabilities

Its pointed (self-tapping) tip design is another great advantage. The design allows it to be easily penetrated and positioned on materials, often without the need to pre-drill holes in materials such as wood, plastic, sheet steel, etc. This greatly simplifies the installation process, saving time and labor costs, while ensuring vertical entry of the screws at the initial stage and improving installation accuracy.

 

3. High connection strength and fastening reliability

The screws themselves are usually made of high-strength steel and heat-treated to ensure their hardness and toughness. The strong torque transfer capability means it can be tightened, creating greater clamping force. The thread formed by the pointed head when tapping into the material has a high degree of matching, and the connection is firm and not easy to loosen.

 

4. Improve assembly efficiency and aesthetics

The combination of self-tapping and high-efficiency driving greatly improves the installation speed. The inner plum blossom notch is not easily damaged by excessive torque, ensuring the beauty of the product after assembly and reducing the scrap rate.

 

Product application

1. Furniture manufacturing and assembly

Widely used in the connection and assembly of panel furniture, office furniture and wooden products. Its pointed design can be directly screwed into density board, particleboard and other materials without pre-drilling, which greatly improves assembly efficiency and is an ideal choice for DIY furniture and automated production.

 

2. Electrical products and metal chassis

It is often used for fixing sheet metal shells, internal brackets and components of electrical equipment such as washing machines, air conditioners, control cabinets, etc. It can easily pierce and self-tapping thin metal plates to achieve quick fastening. At the same time, the internal torx drive can meet the high torque requirements of automated screwdrivers and ensure connection strength.

 

3. Automotive interiors and parts

In automobile manufacturing, it is widely used in the installation of non-structural or sub-structural parts such as interior panels, car light components, and wire harness fixing buckles. Its self-tapping feature simplifies installation on plastic bases and provides a strong connection that resists vibrations caused by vehicle movement.

 

4. Outdoor facilities and building materials

Models with surface treatment (such as galvanized, Dacromet) can be used for the installation of outdoor railings, ventilation ducts, metal roof panels and other buildings. Its corrosion resistance and self-tapping ability enable fast and reliable fixing on the construction site.

 

FAQ

Q: What is the biggest advantage of this kind of screw?

A: It combines two core advantages: Efficient anti-slip drive: The inner Torx flower shape provides excellent torque transmission, is not easy to slip when tightening, does not damage the screw groove, and has a longer tool life. Convenient self-tapping ability: The pointed design allows it to easily penetrate materials. There is usually no need to pre-drill holes on wooden, plastic and thin metal plates, which significantly improves assembly efficiency.

 

Q: Are special tools required for installation?

A: Yes. A matching Torx screwdriver (or Torx wrench) must be used, and its specifications are usually represented by "T" plus a number (such as T25, T30). Using mismatched tools, such as a slotted or Phillips screwdriver, can damage the screw slots.

 

Q: Can it be used on all materials without pre-drilling holes?

A: Not really. For hardwood, thick metal, or high-hardness plastic, it is recommended to pre-drill a pilot hole according to the screw diameter. This prevents material from cracking, screws from breaking, and reduces screw-in torque, making installation easier. The specifics need to be judged according to the material and screw specifications.

 

Q: Will the "point" of the screw affect the strength of the connection?

A: No. The pointed part is for guidance and self-tapping only. The strength of a screw mainly depends on its shank diameter, thread design, material and heat treatment process. Once fully screwed in, the pointed portion does not affect the final connection strength and clamping force.

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