Pan Head Torx screws provide a high-torque fastening solution with a low-profile, rounded aesthetic suitable for a wide range of industrial and DIY applications. These fasteners feature a star-shaped drive—also known as a six-point or star drive—which significantly reduces "cam-out" and prevents stripping during high-pressure installations. Our extensive inventory includes various materials like stainless steel and zinc-plated steel to ensure maximum corrosion resistance. Shop our full collection of Pan Head Torx fasteners today to find the exact gauge, length, and thread pitch required for your next project.

Pan Head Torx

Pan head Torx gives you clean, low-profile clamping with the high torque security of a hexalobular drive, so your assemblies look sharp and stay tight. Our pan head Torx screws spread load across a wider bearing surface, helping protect thinner materials while resisting cam-out under power tools. If you want fast, reliable installs with a professional finish, this is the head style that delivers.

ISO 14583

What Makes Our Pan Head Torx Different

Our pan head Torx combines a gently rounded, wide-diameter head with a precise hexalobular socket that accepts more torque with less driver wear. The shape sits proud enough to protect the drive recess yet remains low and smooth for a tidy, snag-resistant profile on panels, brackets, enclosures, and interior components. 

The pan geometry gives a generous bearing surface that presses evenly against the workpiece, helping to minimize marring and cold-flow on softer substrates. That extra contact area boosts clamp efficiency, so you can achieve firm seating without over-torquing. The result is a secure joint that looks deliberate and finished rather than improvised.

If you're comparing options across your build, you can also explore our Button Head Torx for a sleeker dome style or our Flat Head Torx when you need a flush, countersunk finish.

Built to ISO 14583

ISO 14583 defines the dimensional and drive requirements for hexalobular socket pan head screws, so you get predictable fit, head height, and recess geometry from batch to batch. Our adherence to this standard helps ensure interchangeability across assemblies, consistent driver engagement, and reliable seating forces in repeatable production.

High-Torque, Low-Slip Drive

The Torx socket’s six-lobe profile engages the driver along its flanks rather than relying on point contact. That means better torque transfer, less cam-out, and more consistent seating—especially helpful when you’re running production with power drivers. Expect fewer bit changes, cleaner recesses, and smoother cycle times across the line.

Where Pan Head Torx Shines

From sheet-metal enclosures and electronics backplates to mounting rails, hardware fixtures, and light mechanical assemblies, our pan head Torx offers a dependable blend of appearance and performance. It’s an easy choice when you don’t want to countersink yet still need a neat, purposeful look that resists snagging on bags, cables, or sleeves.

Selection & Fit Guidance

Choose a length that provides full thread engagement in the mating component while keeping the head snug to the surface when seated; a simple rule is to target engagement of at least the nominal diameter in many common assemblies. 

Match the thread style to your substrate and pilot appropriately to maintain hold without stripping, and always use the correct Torx bit size to protect the recess and achieve accurate torque. If your build includes painted or delicate faces, consider a thin washer under the head to preserve the finish while retaining the clean pan profile.

FAQs

What is a pan head Torx screw used for?

A pan head Torx screw is used anywhere you want strong clamping without countersinking and a clean, low-profile appearance. The wide head distributes load across panels, brackets, and sheet metal, while the Torx recess allows confident power-tool installation with reduced cam-out.

How does a pan head Torx differ from a Phillips or hex screw?

Compared with Phillips, the Torx drive engages along the lobe flanks, allowing higher torque with less tendency to slip out of the recess. Compared with hex socket, the Torx recess typically offers more positive engagement in smaller head heights and is less prone to rounding, which is helpful in high-volume or repetitive assembly.

What materials are pan head Torx screws commonly made from?

They’re produced in a wide range of standard fastener materials depending on the application and environment. For your project, select the base material that aligns with your mechanical, appearance, and corrosion-resistance needs, then pair it with the correct length and thread for proper engagement.

When should you choose a pan head Torx over other screw head types?

Choose pan head Torx when you need a neat, non-countersunk look, a broad bearing surface to protect the workpiece, and a drive that tolerates higher torque with fewer slips. If your design calls for an even rounder aesthetic, our Button Head Torx is a great fit; if the surface must be perfectly flush, our Flat Head Torx is the right move.