Reliable direct screw joints into thermoplastics demand a deep understanding of thread forming processes and the behaviour of plastics under stress.

is the product of just such technology designed by experts in screws and plastics creating many advantages for the user.

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The assembly forces acting normally on the inclined surface of the thread can be resolved into two components. The magnitude of each component depends on the angle of incline. The small thread angle of decreases the radial component thus reducing expansion of the boss - allowing smaller pilot holes and smaller boss diameters.

The increase in axial component creates more load carrying capacity, reducing the penetration depth/boss height, required for the same clamping load.

Gives long term reliability

For constant axial force within the plastic assembly, stress will be inversely proportional to area of thread. The bigger the area of the thread the greater the reduction in the effects of relaxation.

Core recesses allow additional areas of contact and improved material flow space, reducing compression of the thermoplastic from the shank and helping to create the greatest difference between maximum driving torque required and minimum stripping torque obtained.

A wide margin of safety is then available for selection of required tightening torque ensuring a secure fastening with maximum long-term reliability.

Takes the load

Since screws are of a higher strength than thermoplastic materials, failure is normally due to shear of the female threads formed in the thermoplastic. For a strong assembly, the shear area should be as large as possible, and the pitch as wide as balanced design will allow. has wider pitch than other screws for plastics, giving the highest stripping torques.

Locks securely

The resistance to loosening of a screw thread is due to effects of friction between the screw thread and the plastic. The friction will therefore depend upon the helix angle. High angles of helix particularly those attaching to twinthreaded screws, will reduce friction and compromise resistance to loosening, and should not be selected where vibration is involved in product use. 's angle of helix is either coincidental with or lower than the coefficient of friction of most thermoplastics and gives it's high resistance to vibration.