Handheld Fastener Inspection Gages
Complete Recess and Drive Inspection Systems
Universal Fastener Gages manufactures a full range of handheld inspection tools for internal drive and specialty fastener systems. From standard 6-lobe to hex, square, cruciform, and specialty geometries, our handheld gages provide fast, repeatable inspection across production and quality environments.
Designed for penetration verification, dimensional compliance, and pass / fail validation, these systems support aerospace, automotive, medical, and industrial manufacturing programs worldwide.
Drive Systems We Support
Our handheld inspection systems are organized by drive family:
TX – 6 Lobe
Standard 6-lobe penetration, GO / NO-GO, and final inspection gages.
TXP – 6 Lobe Plus
Enhanced torque engagement systems including tamper resistant configurations.
ISO Hexalobular
ISO-compliant hexalobular inspection solutions for global manufacturing programs.
Phillips & Pozi
Penetration, master plug, ring, and depth gages for cross-recess fasteners.
Square & Robertson
Type III and Robertson square recess inspection systems.
Hexagon & 12-Point
Inch, metric, and ISO hex socket inspection gages including B18.3 and B18.3M.
Cruciform & Specialty Drives
Offset cruciform, tri-slot, quadrex, and specialty geometry inspection solutions.
Each drive family includes penetration, GO / NO-GO, and application-specific inspection options.
Inspection Types Available
Penetration Gages – Verifies proper recess depth and driver entry.
GO Gages – Confirms minimum acceptable dimensional geometry.
NO-GO Gages – Detects dimensional nonconformance.
GO / NO-GO Combination Gages – Provides objective pass / fail validation in production environments.
Master Plug and Test Blocks – Reference standards for calibration and setup verification.
Driver Bit and Depth Gages – Ensures proper tool engagement and compatibility.
Designed for Production Environments
Our handheld gages are engineered for:
- In-process inspection
- Receiving inspection
- Final quality validation
- Tool wear verification
- Supplier audits
- High-volume production control
Manufactured for durability, repeatability, and long service life.
Why Universal Fastener Gages
- Precision-ground inspection geometry
- Clearly marked dimensional identification
- Long wear-life materials
- NIST traceable calibration available
- ANSI / ASME and ISO compatibility where applicable
- Engineered for repeatable fallaway performance
Our handheld inspection systems are built to deliver consistent results across demanding manufacturing environments.
Need Help Selecting the Correct Handheld Gage?
Whether you are verifying a new fastener program or tightening inspection control on an existing product line, our engineering team can recommend the correct solution.