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Step 86 Torx Plus® Drive

Camcar LLC developed an improved profile of Torx® designated Torx Plus®. The improved lobe design allows for increased torque transmission and virtually eliminates camout. By reducing camout tool slippage and screw damage is reduced, which extends tool life and reduces user fatigue. Currently, Torx Plus® heads and drivers are patented, slowing adoption in the marketplace, but is licensed to a number of tool manufacturers including Camcar and Facom. Textron holds the specifications for these licenses. Standard Torx® drivers can be used to drive Torx Plus® screws, but Torx Plus® drivers will not fit standard Torx® screws. Torx Plus® head sizes are described using the capital letters "IP", followed by a number. A smaller number corresponds to a smaller point-to-point dimension of the screw head. Excellent sizing charts available on the Wiha Tools website.