FACTORS PREVENTING PROPER TORQUE TO BE ACHIEVED

Common Factors

The most common factors that prevent achieving proper torque values for hexagon socket set screws are:

1. Using a hex driver with rounded corners
2. Shallow socket depth
3. Oversize socket diameter
4. Improper heat treatment
5. Hex driver not seated properly

#1 Culprit For a Socket To Fail Torque

Based on our experience, the #1 culprit for the socket to fail torque is a worn hex driver having rounded corners. The rounded corners prevent the hex driver from locking into the corners of the hex socket. This will cause the driver to turn with very little resistance.