17-4 PH Torx Screws

17-4 PH Torx screws are made from a precipitation hardened stainless steel most known for its exceptional strength and its ability to maintain its mechanical properties to 600°F. Compared to 316 stainless steel, 17-4 PH Torx screws yield strength is up over 4 times greater. When compared to Duplex 2205 screws, the yield strength of 17-4 PH can be up to 2-½ times greater.

17-4 Torx screws are available in 8 different aged (precipitation hardened) conditions offering a variety of mechanical properties.

An extremely strong precipitation hardened stainless steel

· Well suited for high strength applciaitons

· Up to 4x stronger than 316 stainless steel

· Maintains its mechanical strength up to 600°F

· 17-4PH Chemistry & Specifications

· 17-4PH Torx screw features and benefits

· 17-4PH Datasheet

Resources: 17-4PH Torque Specs

17-4 PH Screw Types: 12 Point Screws, Button Head Cap Screws, Flat Head Screws, Hex Cap Screws, Pan Head Screws, Set Screws, Socket Head Cap Screws, Tamper Resistant Security Screws, Torx Screws, Vented Screws

17-4 PH Torx Screw Features and Benefits

17-4 PH Torx screws are characterized by a 6-point star-shaped pattern, also called a star drive, spined socket or hexalobular (ISO 10664). Where Phillips heads were designed to cause the driver to cam-out (prevent overtightening), Torx screws were designed resist cam-out. This feature allows 17-4 PH Torx screws to provide increased torque as well as better torque transfer between driver and fasteners. This feature also helps to reduce wear on driver bits.

17-4 PH Torx Screw Advantages

· Resistant to cam out (process by which a screwdriver slips out of the head)

· 17-4 PH Torx screws are more difficult to strip

· Increased tamper resistance as a star driver isn’t as common

· Driver insert is less susceptible to damage when over torqued than Allen head