Challenge Europe has strengthened its manufacturing supply service with the introduction of new products.

Ex-stock Hexalobular Internal Drive screws (generically of the TORX style) will now be available as part of its service for delivery under normal production protocols like Lineside supply, JIT, Kanban or similar.

Often referred to as star drive or multi-splined screws, they are available in metric standard sizes and are designed for automation assembly in that they feature a positive drive with reduced slip-out and are especially suitable for controlled torque insertion - using bowl feed equipment.

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Hexalobular Internal Drive screws are popular for use in the auto, motorcycle and bicycle industries, as well as instrumentation, electronics, computers, brown goods and construction projects.

A wide range of screw types in steel and stainless steel are now available with this type of recess to ISO 10664.

Security or tamper-resistant variants are available with centre pin requiring a special driver – also external Multi-splined bolt heads are available providing many of the benefits associated with the aforementioned internal drive version.