Titanium Phillips Drive Screws (DIN 7985 / DIN 965)

Titanium Phillips drive screws use a cross-recess (X-pattern) drive that accepts a Phillips screwdriver or bit. Compared to Allen / hex socket drives (higher torque capacity) and Torx / six-lobe drives (even better torque with reduced cam-out), Phillips screws are a lighter-duty option suited to low-torque assembly. Two head styles are common: DIN 7985 pan head (slightly rounded disc head) and DIN 965 countersunk head (flush with mating surface, requires 90° countersink).

Unlike Torx and Allen drives, Phillips drives exhibit a natural "cam-out" tendency at higher torque — the screwdriver bit is designed to ride out of the recess to prevent tool or screw damage. This means they are not suitable for high-torque joints. Feinuotai supplies in Grade 2 CP titanium (regular) and Grade 5 Ti-6Al-4V alloy (on request). Metric M1–M10 coordinated.

Product Range & Specifications

DIN 7985 (pan head) & DIN 965 (countersunk) commonly referenced.

Head Types

DIN 7985 pan head (rounded disc, surface-protruding) & DIN 965 countersunk (90° flush-fitting, requires countersink).

Drive Type

Phillips cross-recess drive. Drive size coded (Ph000 to Ph3). Drive is cam-out designed — not for high torque.

Thread Forms

Metric coarse pitch. DIN 7985 fully threaded. DIN 965 fully threaded. Fine pitch on request.

Metric Dimensions

Standard Range: M1–M10 (DIN 7985 / 965).
Custom Supply: M0.5, M12+ and cut-to-length per drawing.
Stock Availability: M2.5–M6 common lengths in Gr2.

Grade Options

Regular: Grade 2 (CP Ti).
Coordinated: Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V alloy), Grade 1, Grade 7, Grade 9 — subject to order quantity.
Note: Phillips drive cam-out limits maximum practical torque. Specify your torque requirement — we will recommend whether Phillips is suitable or whether Torx / Allen drive is needed.

Standard References

DIN 7985 (pan head cross-recess), DIN 965 (countersunk cross-recess). ISO 7045 / ISO 7046 international equivalents.

Custom Manufacturing

Non-standard diameters, lengths, drive sizes, head profiles and coatings coordinated per drawing.

Packaging

Bag / box / wooden case per request. Bulk, small-lot and export packaging supported.

Typical Application Areas

Electronic Enclosures

Light-duty assembly where cam-out-limited torque is acceptable.

Medical Device Assembly

Non-magnetic, light-torque assembly with flush or pan head options.

General Industrial

Low-torque fastening with corrosion resistance — wherever a screwdriver is used.

Sporting Goods

Bicycle, motorcycle and outdoor equipment light-duty assembly.

Quality & Documentation

Material test certificates, dimensional reports (head diameter, drive size, thread, length) and surface finish documentation available per order.

Frequently Asked Questions

Phillips vs Pozidriv vs Torx — what is the difference?

Phillips: Original cross-recess design — cam-outs naturally at high torque (purpose-designed safety feature). Drive marked Ph.
Pozidriv: Improved cross-recess that resists cam-out — used in some DIN self-tapping screws (DIN 7982). Drive marked Z.
Torx (six-lobe star): Non-cam-out drive — accepts much higher torque with no slip-out.
For applications where torque matters, choose Torx or Allen over Phillips. Specify drive type.

Pan head vs countersunk Phillips — which to use?

Pan head (DIN 7985): slightly rounded disc head, sits on the surface. Use when no countersink is available or required.
Countersunk (DIN 965): 90° cone head, sits flush with mating surface. Requires 90° countersink in the mating part. Use for flush-surface assemblies.

Can I use a Phillips screwdriver on a Torx or Allen screw?

No — using the wrong drive tool causes tool damage, screw head damage and injury risk. Always match the screwdriver / bit to the drive recess. For assembly-line environments, specify a single drive standard across your entire product range.