MAG-FORM^®

Standard thread-forming fasteners can easily exceed the ductility limits of low-ductile materials, causing thread damage and excess debris.

Mag-Form^® fasteners are specifically designed to eliminate tapping operations while forming strong threads in conventional magnesium die-castings and similar materials, with  minimal debris generation and good serviceability.

STANDARD DESIGN GUIDELINES

• Sizes: MG1.6 to MG12
• Thread Design: Wide-spaced thread with broad flank angle
• Head Design: Can be used with any external or internal head designs
• Drive System: Can be used with all systems, including TORX PLUS^® Drive
• Finish: Zinc and chromate to minimize galvanic corrosion

FEATURES

• Lobular configuration
• Wide-spaced thread design
• Broad flank angle  compresses, rather than roll-forms, threads into the mating material

BENEFITS

• Minimizes debris generation
• Forms strong threads in materials with low ductility
• Can easily be removed and reinserted for service in the field

TYPICAL APPLICATION

• Automotive engines and transmissions;  airbag assemblies; mirrors; pedal  brackets; steering
• Small engines
• Power tools
• Lawn and garden equipment
• Electronics
• Cellphones
• Computers

MINIMIZES DEBRIS GENERATION IN CRITICAL APPLICATIONS

When driven into low-ductile materials, standard thread-forming fasteners with a 60° flank angle, create excess debris. They can easily exceed the ductility limits of the material, causing damage to the formed threads.

Mag-Form^® thread-forming fasteners feature a broader flank angle. When driven into low-ductile materials, such as magnesium die-castings, a compressive action forms strong threads in the material with minimal debris generation.

Mag-Form^® fasteners also allow multiple removals and reinsertions, unlike standard thread-forming fasteners.

Because they produce minimal debris during installation, Mag-Form^® fasteners are the optimal solution for critical applications such as electronics and air bag modules.