n00b hardware question:

[fatbaby]

What is "tamperproof torque"?

 

[Kelvrick]

<< What is "tamperproof torque"? >>


ERR?? WTF is that?

 

[WarCon]

Tamperproof looks to be types of bolts/screws with torque limiting heads. (Also special tamper proofing - requires special tools to open)

 

[GonzoDaGr8]

What is "tamperproof torque"?

Hmmm..Something screwed on so friggin' tight that you can't get it apart? That would make it tamperproof

Actually I have no idea what he was meaning, but I took a stab at it anyway

 

[Kelvrick]

Is this computer related?

Ahh, i see. Prevents people with philips from messing with your hardware.

 

[QTPie]

For what application?
Check this out, then click on model RF

 

[fatbaby]

Such as THIS

Why is it called "tamperproof"?

 

[Kelvrick]

I think its because not many people have the tools to open those kinda screws.

 

[WarCon]

See the holes in the ends of the tools? Can't buy those just anywhere.


...............edit................
And busting the center post out of one of those type screws is very hard - knows from experience.)

 

[Viper GTS]

<< Such as THIS

Why is it called "tamperproof"? >>



Because you can't take them out using readily available tools (ie flat/phillips head screwdrivers).

The PCs at work use a single tamper resistant screw to keep people from walking out with CPUs/memory.

They won't stop the truly determined thief (ie nothing a dremel can't solve), but they're enough of a deterrant to prevent a lot of damage/theft, & relatively cheap to use.

Viper GTS