Mortorq® Super

Applications

Driver Sizes:
MTS-000 Thru MTS-8

Screw Sizes:
M2 (#2) Thru M20 (7/8 IN)

 

Transmissions
Trans-Axles
Differentials
Instrument Panels
Machine Screws

 

 

Suspension Components
Interior Components
Door Panels & Attachments
Door Frames & Hinges
Seats & Restraint Systems

 

Accessories & Attachments
Body Components & Attachments
Engine & Drive Train Components
Thread-Cutting Screws
Thread-Forming Screws

 
 

A low-profile head with super high-strength recess offers elegance and functionality.

The Mortorq® Super high-strength spiral drive system is today's most advanced industrial drive system in automotive/transportation manufacturing. Featuring an exceptionally shallow recess, it sets the standard for strength and functionality. Its recess geometry provides complete driver contact over the entire mating surface of the recess wings. This results in extreme high-torquing capability without risk of damage to the fastener or surrounding head area. Minimal head height reduces the weight of fastened components. Made with less material and light in weight, Mortorq Super contributes to greener automotive products.

Minimum Ultimate Torque

Bit strength is an essential parameter in the design of internally driven fasteners. It's the starting point for determining the appropriate fastener diameter, head style, and size and indicates the type of material to be used.

Increased recess removal wall contact area provides higher removal torque capabilities for service environment conditions where corrosion or galling affects the removal of screws.

Coatings in the drive recess can cause improper or misaligned bit engagement. With added clearance between the bit and recess, Mortorq Super Spiral Drive System provides added robustness in the handling and assembly of screws.

MORTORQ® SUPER DRIVE SIZE	Approximate Fastener Diameter Range (in(mm))	Minimum Ultimate DriverBit Torque* (in-Lbf)	Minimum Ultimate DriverBit Torque* (Nm)
MTS-000	#2, #3 (2)	12	1.36
MTS-00	#4, #6 (2.5, 3)	54	6.10
MTS-0	#8, #10 (4, 5)	151	17.1
MTS-1	1/4 (6)	432	48.8
MTS-2	5/16 (8)	907	102
MTS-3	3/8 (10)	1362	154
MTS-4	1/2 (12)	2477	280
MTS-5	5/8 (14)	2871	324
MTS-6	9/16,5/8(15)	4698	531
MTS-7	3/4 (18)	10440	1180
MTS-8	7/8, 1 (20)	14000	1582

*Phillips recommends NOT exceeding 50% of the Minimum Ultimate Driver BitTorque for optimum bit life. 

Values shown in the tables are to be used as a guide only. They are subject to change without notice. Please refer to the appropriate Phillips drive systems standards for current information.

Mortorq® Super Spiral Drive VS. Hex Socket VS. Torx Plus®

Example Application: M6 Socket Head Cap Screw, Alloy Steel

 

System	Mortorq® Super	Hex Socket	Torx Plus®
Screw	M6	M6	M6
Drive Size	MTS-1	5	30IP
Reference Diameter "A" (mm)	6.11	5.77	5.61
Head Diameter (mm)	10.00	10.00	10.00
Head Height (mm)	4.60	5.93	5.93
Head Volume (cm3)	0.3097	0.3720	0.3996
Penetration "D" (mm)	1.62	3.36	2.67
Penetration Factor (D:A%)	27%	58%	48%
Surface Area in Contact With Drive Wall (mm2)	5.48 (4 Places)	3.290 (6 Places)	2.452 (6 Places)
Surface Area in Contact With Removal Wall  (mm2)	10.968 (4 Places)	3.290 (6 Places)	2.452 (6 Places)

 

The table above shows that the drive contact surface area increases while the head height decreases. Savings result in less materials usage in the screw and mating components around tightly packed subassemblies. Removal torque capability is increased due to an even larger removal wall surface area in contact with the driver bit.