Security screws are rather standard fasteners with special head drives to prevent tampering with the assemblies in public or common areas. The primary purpose of tamper-resistant screws is to provide security, prevent disassembly problems, and being unwanted tampering with the materials. There are types of tamper-proof screws that can suit different applications with unique requirements.

With the increasing disadvantages in tampering of screws in some outdoor accessible areas like railways, license plates, gutters, schools, cars, jails, etc., the necessary step of preventing the assemblies from further troubles was solved by the security fasteners.

The Use of Security Screws, A Tamper-resistant Fastener

How do security screws work? 

The use of security screws varies in form and configuration. The obvious reason that makes them impossible to be accessed with normal tools is their significantly unique head drives. Its drive requires special tools that are made accordingly to their type. 

The Role of Security Fasteners

• To reinforce valuable items that are prone to get lost or stolen. Examples are vehicle plates, signages, public government properties, etc.
• To discourage rampant vandalism in society.
• Shielding the potentially dangerous components especially the harmful misuse of assemblies. (ex. Junction box, blades on equipment)
• Reinforcing storage equipment like racks and strengthening the exposure of products from high winds like billboards and CCTV cameras.

Anti-tamper Screws Can Save Multiple Kinds of Assemblies!

Types of Security Screws that are popularly used:

• Security Torx Screws
• Pin Hex Screws
• Snake Eye (Spanner) Screws
• Clutch Head Screws
• Anti-demolition Screws
• Two-point anti-theft Screws
• Eccentric hole Anti-theft Screws
• One Way Screws
• 6 lobe with Pin Security Screws

2 Types of Tamper Proof Screws

One-Way Screws – are easily installed with a traditional screwdriver but are likely unavailable or impossible to be removed once embedded in the surface.

Two-Way Screws – opposite to the first type, these screws are later removable and require an unconventional screwdriver tool for installation and removal. 

Scope of facilities with applications of Tamper Screws

• Power/Energy 
• Railway
• Highway
• Oil fields
• Urban lighting street light
• Car tires
• Public fitness equipment
• And more

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