Hex Driver Bit Problems - Causes and Remedies
| Problem | Cause | Remedy |
| Hex Head fastener wobbles or does not fit into the Hex Head Driver Bit. | Incorrect Hex Head Driver Bit |
Replace driver bit with the correct size. 14G fasteners use a 3/8” Hex 12G fasteners use a 5/16” Hex 10G fasteners use a 5/16” Hex 8G fasteners use a ¼” Hex. |
| Too much pressure is applied to the Hex Driver Bit. | Apply a firm and consistent pressure allowing the point of the fastener to cut thru the material. | |
| Hex Head Driver bit is clogged with metal swarf. | Clean the swarf out of the driver bit | |
| Hex Head Driver Bit is worn. | Replace the Hex Head driver bit | |
| Driver Tool is in reverse | Change to clockwise direction. |
Cross Recess Driver Bit Problems - Causes and Remedies
| Problem | Cause | Remedy |
| The Cross Recess Driver Bit wobbles or does not fit into the fastener cross recess drive. | Incorrect Cross Recess Driver Bit | Replace driver bit with the correct size. 12-24 Wafer Series 500 fasteners use a Number 3 Cross Recess Driver Bit all other fasteners (6G,8G and 10G use a Number 2 Cross Recess Driver Bit |
| To much pressure is applied to the Cross Recess Driver Bit. | Apply a firm and consistent pressure allowing the point of the fastener to cut thru the material. | |
| Cross Recess Driver Bit is clogged with metal swarf. | Clean the swarf out of the driver bit | |
| Cross Recess Driver Bit is worn.. | Replace the Cross Recess Driver Bit | |
| Driver Tool is in reverse | Change to clockwise direction. | |
| The Cross Recess Driver Bit damages the fastener Cross Recess Drive when the fastener is installed. | Incorrect Cross Recess Driver Bit | Replace driver bit with the correct size. 12-24 Wafer Series 500 fasteners use a Number 3 Cross Recess Driver Bit all other fasteners (6G,8G and 10G use a Number 2 Cross Recess Driver Bit |
| To much pressure is applied to the Cross Recess Driver Bit. | Apply a firm and consistent pressure allowing the point of the fastener to cut thru the material. | |
| Cross Recess Driver Bit is clogged with metal swarf. | Clean the swarf out of the driver bit | |
| Cross Recess Driver Bit is worn. | Replace the Cross Recess Driver Bit | |
| Driver Tool is in reverse | Change to clockwise direction. | |
| The thickness of the metal or timber being drilled is too thick for the fastener being used. | Refer to the Buildex drilling and installing capacity chart on the Buildex website for the appropriate fastener for the material thickness | |
| The material being drilled into is too hard or not compatible with Buildex Fasteners | ||
| The Cross Recess Driver Bit pops out of the fastener Cross Recess Drive when the fastener is installed. | Incorrect Cross Recess Driver Bit | Replace driver bit with the correct size. 12-24 Wafer Series 500 fasteners use a Number 3 Cross Recess Driver Bit all other fasteners (6G,8G and 10G use a Number 2 Cross Recess Driver Bit |
| Do much pressure is applied to the Cross Recess Driver Bit. | Apply a firm and consistent pressure allowing the point of the fastener to cut thru the material. | |
| Do little pressure is applied to the Cross Recess Driver Bit. | ||
| Cross Recess Driver Bit is clogged with metal swarf. | Clean the swarf out of the driver bit | |
| Cross Recess Driver Bit is worn.. | Replace the Cross Recess Driver Bit | |
| Driver Tool is in reverse | Change to clockwise direction. | |
| The thickness of the timber or metal being drilled is too thick for the fastener being used. | Refer to the Buildex drilling and installing capacity chart on the Buildex website for the appropriate fastener for the material thickness | |
| The material being drilled into is too hard or not compatible with Buildex Fasteners | ||
Internal Hex Driver Bit Problems - Causes and Remedies
| Problem | Cause | Remedy |
| The Internal Hex Recess Driver Bit wobbles or does not fit into the fastener Hex Recess Drive. | Internal Hex Recess Driver Bit | Replace driver bit with the correct size. All Buildex Internal Hex Recess Fasteners use a 5.0 mm Hex Driver Bit |
| Too much pressure is applied to the Internal Hex Recess Driver Bit. | Apply a firm and consistent pressure allowing the point of the fastener to cut thru the material. | |
| Internal Hex Recess Driver Bit is clogged with metal swarf. | Clean the swarf out of the driver bit | |
| Internal Hex Recess Driver Bit is worn. | Replace the Internal Hex Recess Driver Bit | |
| Driver Tool is in reverse | Change to clockwise direction. | |
| Recess Drive when the fastener is installed. | Incorrect Internal Hex Recess Driver Bit | Replace driver bit with the correct size. All Buildex Internal Hex Recess Fasteners use a 5.0 mm Hex Driver Bit |
| To much pressure is applied to the Internal Hex Recess Driver Bit. | Apply a firm and consistent pressure allowing the point of the fastener to cut thru the material. | |
| Internal Hex Recess Driver Bit is clogged with metal swarf. | Clean the swarf out of the driver bit | |
| Internal Hex Recess Driver Bit is worn. | Replace the Internal Hex Recess Driver Bit | |
| Driver Tool is in reverse | Change to clockwise direction. | |
| The thickness of the metal or timber being drilled is too thick for the fastener being used. | Refer to the Buildex drilling and installing capacity chart on the Buildex website for the appropriate fastener for the material thickness | |
| The material being drilled into is too hard or not compatible with Buildex Fasteners | ||
| The Internal Hex Recess Driver Bit pops out of the fastener Hex Recess Drive when the fastener is installed. | Incorrect Internal Hex Recess Driver Bit | Replace driver bit with the correct size. All Buildex Internal Hex Recess Fasteners use a 5.0 mm Hex Driver Bit. |
| Do much pressure is applied to the Internal Hex Recess Driver Bit | Apply a firm and consistent pressure allowing the point of the fastener to cut thru the material. | |
| Internal Hex Recess Driver Bit is clogged with metal swarf. | ||
| Internal Hex Recess Driver Bit Driver Bit is worn | Clean the swarf out of the driver bit | |
| Driver Tool is in reverse | Replace the Internal Hex Recess Driver Bit | |
| The thickness of the metal or timber being drilled is too thick for the fastener being used. | Change to clockwise direction. | |
| The material being drilled into is too hard or not compatible with Buildex Fasteners | Refer to the Buildex drilling and installing capacity chart on the Buildex website for the appropriate fastener for the material thickness | |
Square Driver Bit Problems - Causes and Remedies
| Problem | Cause | Remedy |
| The Square Recess Driver Bit wobbles or does not fit into the fastener Hex Recess Drive. | Square Recess Driver Bit | Replace driver bit with the correct size. All Buildex Square Recess Fasteners use a Number 2 Driver Bit. |
| To much pressure is applied to the Square Recess Driver Bit. | Apply a firm and consistent pressure allowing the point of the fastener to cut thru the material | |
| Square Recess Driver Bit is clogged with metal swarf. | Clean the swarf out of the driver bit | |
| Square Recess Driver Bit is worn. | Replace the Square Recess Driver Bit | |
| Driver Tool is in reverse | Change to clockwise direction. | |
| The Hex Driver Bit damages the fastener Hex Recess Drive when the fastener is installed. | Square Recess Driver Bit | Replace driver bit with the correct size. All Buildex Square Recess Fasteners use a Number 2 Driver Bit. |
| To much pressure is applied to the Square Recess Driver Bit. | Apply a firm and consistent pressure allowing the point of the fastener to cut thru the material. | |
| Square Recess Driver Bit is clogged with metal swarf. | Clean the swarf out of the driver bit | |
| Square Recess Driver Bit is worn. | Replace the Square Recess Driver Bit | |
| Driver Tool is in reverse | Change to clockwise direction. | |
| The thickness of the metal or timber being drilled is too thick for the fastener being used. | Refer to the Buildex drilling and installing capacity chart on the Buildex website for the appropriate fastener for the material thickness | |
| The material being drilled into is too hard or not compatible with Buildex Fasteners | ||
| The Square Recess Driver Bit pops out of the fastener Hex Recess Drive when the fastener is installed. | Incorrect Cross Recess Driver Bit | Replace driver bit with the correct size. All Buildex Square Recess Fasteners use a Number 2 Driver Bit. |
| Too much pressure is applied to the Cross Recess Driver Bit. | Apply a firm and consistent pressure allowing the point of the fastener to cut thru the material. | |
| Square Recess Driver Bit is clogged with metal swarf. | ||
| Square Recess Driver Bit Driver Bit is worn. | Clean the swarf out of the driver bit | |
| Driver Tool is in reverse | Replace the Square Recess Driver Bit | |
| The thickness of the metal or timber being drilled is too thick for the fastener being used. | Change to clockwise direction. | |
| The material being drilled into is too hard or not compatible with Buildex Fasteners | Refer to the Buildex drilling and installing capacity chart on the Buildex website for the appropriate fastener for the material thickness | |