What is the name of the Torx hard disk drive?

What is the name of the Torx hard disk drive?

A Torx T8 screw head on a hard disk drive. Torx (pronounced / tɔːrks /) is a trademark for a type of screw drive characterized by a 6-point star-shaped pattern, developed in 1967 by Camcar Textron. A popular generic name for the drive is star, as in star screwdriver or star bits.

Can you put Torx Plus drivers in standard Torx screws?

Torx Plus drivers will not fit into standard Torx screws. A tamper-resistant version of Torx Plus exists having five lobes rather than six, plus a solid post in the center, and is used for security as the drivers are uncommon. Though Acument (formerly Textron) lists no designation, TS or IPR may be seen. The screw may alternatively be a Pentalobe.

What was the original name of the Torx screwdriver?

T6 screw driver. Torx (pronounced /tɔːrks/), developed in 1967 by Camcar Textron, is the trademark for a type of screw head characterized by a 6-point star-shaped pattern. A popular generic name for the drive is star, as in star screwdriver or star bits.

Is there a better version of Torx called TTAP?

An improved version of Torx called Torx ttap was developed in 2006 www.ttapdrive.com which features a second recess to create a “stick-fit” engagement (named Frixion Fit), designed to minimize wobbling (named Stable Drive) without pressing and the need for magnetic bits, a feature that can be important to certain industrial users.

Is the Torx Plus Plus a registered trademark?

In the EJOT company standards, the TORX PLUS Plus screws. are registered trademarks of Acument Intellectual Properties LLC.

Who is the originator of the Torx Plus drive system?

As originator of the TORX ® and TORX PLUS ® drive systems, Acument remains a design resource to licensees for standard fastener designs. This ensures that any OEM designer can approach any licensed manufacturer of genuine TORX ® and TORX PLUS ® drive fasteners, get consistent design advice, and backed by Acument’s licensee support.