What is a Torx Allen key?
Torx keys are also commonly known as star keys. Like hexagon allen keys, most torx keys are small enough to be carried in a pocket and enable the user to drive the appropriate fasteners without needing a separate screwdriver or power tool.
Is a Torx key the same as an Allen key?
No, they are two very different tools. The Allen wrench or hex key, as it is sometimes called, is a hexagon shape, that is why many refer to them as hex keys. The Torx key has a star shape. So if you are trying to use an Allen wrench on a Torx screw, it won’t work, and vise versa.
Can I use Torx instead of Allen key?
The size designations don’t match up, but if you loose your Allen wrenches, Torx wrenches can be used instead.
What is a star key wrench?
Long Arm Star Key Set keeps star keys stored in a hinged case with high visibility sizes for fast size selection. Extended reach on one end and extra leverage on the other. Color-coded housing opens flat, making it easier to access wrenches. (9) Star key wrenches: T10, T15, T20, T25, T27, T30, T40, T45, T50.
What size are Torx keys?
Torx Screw Sizes
| Torx Size | Imperial Point to Point (inches) | Metric Point to Point |
|---|---|---|
| T6 | .066″ | 1.70 mm |
| T7 | .078″ | 1.99 mm |
| T8 | .090″ | 2.31 mm |
| T9 | .098″ | 2.50 mm |
Is Torx same as hex?
Unlike hex keys, which usually have a hexagonal cross-section along their entire length, Torx keys frequently have a circular cross-section, with the Torx shape only appearing at the ends of the tool.
What does a Torx bit look like?
Torx is the trademark for a type of screw head, developed by Camcar Textron in 1967. It’s characterised by a distinct, 6-point star-shaped pattern and is often called a ‘star screw’ that requires a ‘star screwdriver’ with a ‘star bit’ to tighten and untighten them.