What size is a e18 socket?

For use with External TORX Head Type Bolts.

Socket E-Size Inch Metric
E- 7 .24″ 6.1mm
E- 8 .29″ 7.4mm
E-10 .36″ 9.3mm
E-12 .43″ 11.1mm

How do I know what size Torx I need?

  1. Line up the ruler on the star-shaped screw tip to measure from one point to the point directly opposite.
  2. Examine the markings on the ruler and write them down.
  3. Compare the measurement with the “P to P” (point to point) column of the first chart on the Wiha website to determine your Torx bit’s exact T-size.

What size Torx does BMW use?

Torx 25 and 30 will suffice for the majority of applications.

What size is E14 Torx?

3/8 in
3/8″ Drive External Torx Socket E14

UPC 099575804625
Fastener Size E14
Drive Type External Torx®
Drive Tang Size 3/8 in
Length Format Standard

Will a 12 point socket fit a Torx bolt?

Neither a 6 or a 12 point socket will help when an E-Torx is required.

Is Torx better than hex?

The Torx design allows for a higher torque to be exerted than a similarly sized conventional hex socket head without damaging the head and/or the tool.

What is the most common Torx size?

The most common Torx screws are T6, T8, T10, T15, T20, T25 and T30. All Chapman Star driver sets contain the bits to drive those screws. Coming in close second to the most common sizes are T27 and T40 Torx screws, and Chapman’s larger Star bit sets contain those drivers.

What size Torx sockets are there?

For use with Internal Socket Head Type TORX Screws

Size Inch P to P Metric P to P
T6 .066″ 1.70 mm
T7 .078″ 1.99 mm
T8 .090″ 2.31 mm
T9 .098″ 2.50 mm

What sockets do BMW use?

3/8″ Drive External Torx Socket Set. BMW engines use the E-torx hardware throughout the engine, this is a must have for anyone doing engine work on their BMW.

What size is T15?

For use with Internal Socket Head Type TORX Screws

Size Inch P to P Metric P to P
T15 .128″ 3.27 mm
T20 .151″ 3.86 mm
T25 .173″ 4.43 mm
T27 .195″ 4.99 mm

What size is E14?

14 mm
Fittings

Designation Base major diameter (thread external) Name
E14 14 mm (0.551 in) Small Edison Screw (SES)
E16 16 mm (0.630 in)
E17 17 mm (0.669 in) Intermediate Edison Screw (IES), C9
E18 18 mm (0.709 in)

How to check the size of Torx screw?

How to check the size of Torx screw? These kind questions can be heard in every hardware stores. We hereby provide helpful information on Torx Screw and Start Socket, aka E socket. Hope every professional craftsman can always buy the right star socket. Torx Socket Screw what? There are two kinds of Torx fasteners, External and Internal.

How many points are in an external Torx bolt?

External Torx Size Chart Torx is a relatively new type of bolt that was designed in 1967. It has a unique head pattern that has 6 points which makes it unique and also very capable. There are many different types of torx bolts but they can be categorized in internal and external.

What are the different types of Torx fasteners?

There are two kinds of Torx fasteners, External and Internal. The right tools is different, the Torx sockets for External bolts and Bits for Internal screws. Tien-I manufactures Star Sockets and Star Bits Sockets according to international standards.

What’s the difference between internal Torx and external Torx?

With internal bolts, the head has the pattern implemented into the inside of the bolt, making it internal type. As such, you will need specific or internal screwdrivers and sockets. A second and a newer type of torx is external torx. It has the entire head shaped in the well-known torx pattern, hence the name.