Solid Hexalobular Pan Head Self Tapping Screws

Order xiaoguo's premium fasteners today; the structure of the solid Hexalobular pan head self tapping screws consists of four parts: the head, the driving groove, the thread, and the tip, perfectly matching standard industrial specifications.

pan head

The top surface is flat or slightly curved, and the bottom surface is smooth. The smooth bottom surface can be used in conjunction with flat washers to increase the pressure-bearing area and prevent the soft material from being compressed.

6‑lobe / Torx

The slot is in the shape of a six-petal flower, with no taper at the center. The bottom of the slot is relatively deep. When a professional tool wrench is inserted, it forms multiple surface contacts, allowing for the transmission of higher torque without slipping.

Self-tapping thread

The pitch is wide, the tooth profile is deep, and the tooth tip is sharp. The thread is usually a full thread, extending from the bottom to the tip.

Conical tip

Some of the specifications have cutting grooves at the tip, which are used to reduce the torque required for insertion on hard material surfaces. The tip functions as a guide during insertion, preventing any skewing.

Summary of Structural Characteristics

The head of the solid Hexalobular pan head self tapping screws provides a stable pressure-bearing surface; the 6-lobe design delivers high torque without slipping; the coarse thread self-tapping screws do not require threading; the conical tip guides into the hole.

Price advantage

Perhaps when you first saw the unit price of the solid Hexalobular pan head self tapping screws, you might have thought "it's more expensive than the cross-slot ones". But when you take into account the labor efficiency + waste loss + tool wear， it turns out to be a better deal.

High assembly efficiency, saves manpower

When tightening at high speed, the cross-slot type screwdriver is prone to "jump out". Workers need to repeatedly align and reapply pressure.

The 6-lobed tip automatically locks in place after insertion and will not come out. Each screw saves 1-2 seconds.

Low waste rate

The cross-slot got worn out the slotting surface, and the screw became useless.

The 6 lobes has an extremely low probability of slipping and the slotting surface wears out slowly.

Long shelf life

The pointed corner of the cross-slot drill bit is prone to rounding off, and one drill bit will be worn out after being used for thousands of times.

The 6 lobes drill bit has multiple surfaces in contact with the slot， resulting in uniform wear. One drill bit can be used to screw 2–3 thousand pieces.

Automated assembly is more stable.

On the automatic screwing and fastening equipment, the6 lobes has excellent self-centering performance, making it less likely to get stuck in the gun. Reducing equipment downtime means saving money.