Security screws prevent removal with standard tools like flat- and cross-head screwdrivers and hex keys. These special fasteners are often described as anti-theft, tamper-resistant and tamper-proof screws. Whatever you call them, they make it more difficult for people to steal items or access areas affixed with them. They’re used in a wide range of commercial,…

Installing fasteners may seem like a simple task, but over-tightening them can result in stripping and snapping screws and failed fasteners. For example, you need a torque setting when installing your fastener to make it spin and stretch into position. However, if you exceed the torque settings in an attempt to prevent your fastener from…