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Torx machine screw

  • Torx ultra low profile screw
Torx ultra low profile screw
  • Description：In fields such as precision electronics, micro-equipment, and smart home devices, the "every inch counts" installation space imposes strict requirements on fasteners — the head thickness of traditiona
I. Structural Innovation: Centered on "Thinness" for Narrow Installation Spaces
The core competitiveness of the ultra-thin flat-head inner plum blossom machine screw lies in its extremely thin head design. Compared with traditional countersunk-head and pan-head screws, its head thickness can be reduced to 0.5-1.5mm (depending on specifications), which is only 1/3 to 1/2 of that of ordinary countersunk-head screws. Moreover, the ratio of head diameter to thickness is more optimized, minimizing the occupation of installation space.
This design is particularly crucial in microelectronic devices, such as the connection between the dial and case of a smart watch. The interior of a smart watch needs to accommodate precision components like batteries, chips, and sensors, with an installation space of only a few millimeters. The flat head of the ultra-thin flat-head screw can be fully embedded in the shallow groove reserved on the watch case, which not only prevents the protruding head from affecting the flatness of the dial but also avoids occupying the layout space of internal components, ensuring the overall slimness and portability of the watch.
Meanwhile, the edges of the ultra-thin flat head are treated with a circular arc transition, effectively preventing scratches on the device shell, wires, or flexible components caused by sharp edges. In the fixation of micro-motor end caps, the gap between the internal coil of the motor and the end cap is extremely small. The sharp head of a traditional screw may scratch the coil insulation layer, leading to short-circuit faults. However, the rounded edges of the ultra-thin flat-head screw can fit the end cap safely, protecting internal components while fastening and improving the operational safety of the device.
The combination of the inner plum blossom slot design achieves both "ultra-thin design" and "reliable fastening". Although the head is thinner, the multi-point engagement structure between the inner plum blossom slot and the dedicated wrench ensures sufficient torque transmission efficiency, avoiding issues such as "difficulty in tightening" or "easy slipping" caused by the thin head. In the fixation of laptop keyboard brackets, the installation space under the keyboard can only accommodate ultra-thin screws. Operators need to apply torque accurately with an inner plum blossom wrench. The slot design of the ultra-thin flat-head screw ensures tight engagement between the wrench and the slot, enabling easy fastening without bracket loosening due to insufficient torque, thus ensuring stability when typing.
II. Materials & Surface Treatment: Balancing Thinness and Performance
The "thinness" of the ultra-thin flat-head inner plum blossom machine screw does not come at the cost of performance. Instead, through high-quality materials and precise surface treatment, it achieves high strength and corrosion resistance despite its slim size. The mainstream materials are still stainless steel and high-strength alloy steel, which are adapted to different scenario requirements.
Stainless steel (e.g., 304, 316L) has become the first choice for consumer electronic devices due to its excellent corrosion resistance and moderate strength. For example, in the connection of the charging case shell of wireless Bluetooth headsets, the humid environment inside the charging case easily causes screw rust. The 304 stainless steel ultra-thin flat-head screw can resist moisture erosion, and its thin head does not affect the smooth opening and closing of the charging case. 316L stainless steel is suitable for medical equipment, such as the fixation of micro-glucometer shells. Its higher corrosion resistance can meet the disinfection needs of medical scenarios, preventing screw corrosion by disinfectants and ensuring long-term stable use of the equipment.
High-strength alloy steel is targeted at industrial-grade micro-devices, such as the internal connection of micro-sensors and precision instruments. Although these devices are small in size, they may bear certain vibration and impact loads. After modulation treatment, the tensile strength of alloy steel can reach more than 800MPa. Even with an ultra-thin head, it can still bear the load during equipment operation, avoiding screw breakage or loosening. For example, in the micro-vision sensor installed at the end of a robotic arm, the internal space can only accommodate ultra-thin screws. The alloy steel screw can maintain stable fastening during the high-frequency movement of the robotic arm, ensuring the accuracy of sensor data collection.
Surface treatment processes are optimized around the principle of "thin but non-peeling". Due to the ultra-thin head, surface treatment must avoid affecting thickness accuracy due to excessively thick coatings. Therefore, thin coating processes are mostly used, such as ultra-thin nickel plating and chromium-free passivation. The thickness of ultra-thin nickel plating is only 3-5μm, which can not only improve the gloss and corrosion resistance of the screw surface but also not increase the head thickness, making it suitable for the installation of smart home control panels. The panel surface needs to maintain flatness and aesthetics. The nickel-plated ultra-thin screw head coordinates with the panel color and can resist erosion from sweat and dust during daily use. Chromium-free passivation is suitable for scenarios with high environmental protection requirements, such as the internal connection of children's smart toys. The passivation film releases no harmful substances and its thickness is negligible, ensuring precise installation of screws in narrow spaces.
III. Scenario Application: From Micro-Devices to Precision Manufacturing
The application scenarios of ultra-thin flat-head inner plum blossom machine screws cover almost all "space-constrained" fields, from consumer electronics to industrial precision manufacturing.
In the consumer electronics field, in addition to smart watches and Bluetooth headsets, the connection between the screen and middle frame of tablets is also a typical scenario. The border width of a tablet screen is only 2-3mm, and the head of a traditional screw will thicken the border. However, the ultra-thin flat-head screw can be embedded in the ultra-thin slot of the middle frame, which not only achieves firm connection between the screen and the middle frame but also ensures the narrow border design, improving the product's visual effect and holding feel. In addition, the fixation of micro-camera modules also relies on such screws. The gap between the lens and photosensitive components inside the camera is extremely small. The thin head of the ultra-thin screw will not block the light path, and the anti-slip design of the inner plum blossom slot can avoid operational errors during installation, ensuring the imaging accuracy of the module.
In the industrial precision manufacturing field, the ultra-thin flat-head inner plum blossom machine screw is a "necessity" for micro-automation equipment. For example, in the connection of valve bodies of micro-pneumatic components, the installation space for air channels and valve cores inside the valve body is only a few millimeters. The ultra-thin screw can realize the sealed connection of various parts of the valve body without affecting air flow, avoiding increased air resistance caused by screw space occupation. In the fixation of micro-capacitors in photovoltaic inverters, the internal components of the inverter are dense. The flat head of the ultra-thin screw can fit the capacitor shell, fixing the capacitor without affecting the heat dissipation of surrounding components, thus ensuring the stable operation of the inverter.
In the medical equipment field, its application is related to safety and precision. For example, in the internal circuit board fixation of portable ECG monitors, the monitor is small in size and needs to accommodate circuit boards, batteries, electrodes, and other components in limited space. The ultra-thin flat-head screw can be fixed in the narrow area at the edge of the circuit board, avoiding the protruding head from pressing the battery or wires. At the same time, the stainless steel material can resist sweat and disinfectants that the monitor may come into contact with during use, ensuring long-term reliable operation of the equipment and providing guarantee for the accuracy of patient monitoring data.
IV. Performance Verification: Reliable Guarantee Behind Thinness
To ensure the reliability of ultra-thin flat-head inner plum blossom machine screws in narrow spaces, professional institutions conduct special performance tests based on their structural characteristics. In the head strength test, vertical pressure is applied to the screw head through pressure equipment. Qualified products must withstand pressure more than 50 times their own weight without deformation. This test simulates accidental extrusion that may occur during equipment assembly, ensuring the ultra-thin head is not damaged by external forces. In the torque test, a dedicated inner plum blossom wrench is used to apply rated torque to the screw. The screw is required to have no slipping or breakage, and the loosening amount of the connected part after fastening is controlled within 0.05mm, verifying its fastening effectiveness in narrow spaces.
In the vibration resistance test, the micro-motor sample installed with ultra-thin flat-head screws is placed on a vibration platform simulating actual working conditions. After 1000 hours of high-frequency vibration at 2000Hz, the test shows that the screw loosening amount is only 0.02mm, far lower than the industry standard, proving its connection stability in high-frequency vibration environments. In the temperature resistance test, the sample is placed in a temperature cycle of -40℃ to 85℃ for 500 hours. The material performance and surface coating of the screw show no obvious changes, making it suitable for equipment use in extreme temperature environments, such as the fixation of micro-sensors in automotive electronics.
From structural innovation to scenario application, the ultra-thin flat-head inner plum blossom machine screw solves the fastening problem in narrow spaces with "extreme thinness" and becomes an important supporting component for the development of miniaturized devices. With the advancement of technologies such as 5G, the Internet of Things, and medical miniaturization, the requirements for installation space in devices will become more stringent. The ultra-thin flat-head inner plum blossom machine screw will continue to be optimized. In the future, its head thickness may be further reduced to less than 0.3mm, and higher strength will be achieved through material upgrading, providing better fastening solutions for more precise and miniaturized devices and continuously promoting the "thinning" innovation in the fastening field.