Security Fastener
Our Thoughts
Good For
Not Good For
Driver Availability
Maximum Torque (MFG Claim)
Minimum Quantity
Average Break-In Time
Cost Per Fastener
Samples Available
Keyway Type
Tool Control
Head Style Options
Material Options
Reusability
Tamper Resistance
Tool Compatibility
Installation Method
Visual Deterrence Level
Removal Risk if Tool Leaks
Lead Time to Purchase
Where to Buy
Snake-Eye
This fastener is widely available and lacks meaningful tool control or tamper resistance. While often marketed as a "security screw," it does not meet our standards for the security fastener classification. It may deter casual tampering but offers very little protection against intentional removal and theft.
Snake-Eye
Widely available; sold in stores and online.
Snake-Eye
~70 in/lbs for 1/4-20x1
Snake-Eye
Low: Often available in small packs.
Snake-Eye
Low: Easily removed in minutes.
Snake-Eye
Low: Varies by supplier, size, and material.
Snake-Eye
Likely available from distributors.
Snake-Eye
Standard, not proprietary.
Snake-Eye
N/A: Bits widely available to public.
Snake-Eye
Button, flat, pan head, socket; varies by supplier.
Snake-Eye
Steel, stainless steel (e.g., 304, 316), sometimes brass or zinc-plated—depends on supplier.
Snake-Eye
Reusable with matching spanner driver; integrity depends on torque and material.
Snake-Eye
Low: Easily defeated with standard bits or modified tools.
Snake-Eye
Compatible with standard bits; widely available tools.
Snake-Eye
Manual or power-driven with bit; standard installation process.
Snake-Eye
Low: Recognizable snake eye screw appearance signals basic security, not highly deterrent.
Snake-Eye
N/A: Tool/Bit is widely available.
Snake-Eye
N/A: Commonly stocked item.
Snake-Eye
Torx-Pin
This fastener is widely available and lacks meaningful tool control or tamper resistance. While often marketed as a "security screw," it does not meet our standards for the security fastener classification. It may deter casual tampering but offers very little protection against intentional removal and theft.
Torx-Pin
Widely available; sold in stores and online.
Torx-Pin
~105 in/lbs for 1/4-20x1
Torx-Pin
Low: Often available in small packs.
Torx-Pin
Low: Screw easily removed in minutes.
Torx-Pin
Low: Varies by supplier, size, and material.
Torx-Pin
Likely available from distributors.
Torx-Pin
Standard, not proprietary.
Torx-Pin
N/A: Bits widely available to public.
Torx-Pin
Button, flat head, pan, socket; varies by supplier.
Torx-Pin
Steel, stainless steel (e.g., 304, 316), sometimes brass or zinc-plated—depends on supplier.
Torx-Pin
Reusable screw with matching bit; integrity depends on torque and body material.
Torx-Pin
Low: Easily defeated with standard bits or modified tools.
Torx-Pin
Compatible with standard bits; widely available tools.
Torx-Pin
Manual or power-driven with bit; standard installation process.
Torx-Pin
Low: Recognizable screw shape signals basic security, not highly deterrent.
Torx-Pin
N/A: Tool/Bit is widely available.
Torx-Pin
N/A: Common stock item.
Torx-Pin
