DELTA PT®

A new flank geometry was designed for optimal flow of the plastic material during the fastening process.

The service life of the joint is substantially increased under static and dynamic stress.

Up to 50% improved torsional and tensile strength (for the same nominal diameter).

Using shorter fasteners and smaller diameters is possible due to a larger core and reduced thread pitch length.

The DELTA CALC calculation program was created to provide theoretical performance data in many common materials used today.

It increased vibrational safety by improving pitch.

Reduction of Fastener Size

The graphics on the left display the possibility of reducing fastener size by switching from a PT® fastener to a Delta PT® fastener. Alternative A represents a reduction in length, and Alternative B represents a reduction in diameter. In each scenario, total thread flank engagement is maintained due to the reduced pitch of the Delta PT®. Because of this, boss diameters or heights can be reduced, resulting in material savings without sacrificing joint performance.

Increased Dynamic Safety

An extended core diameter and an optimum thread design improved the permanent strength of the fastener cross-section.

To further increase dynamic safety, the thread teeth were stabilized, leading to improved safety against flank breakage. The improved pitch allows better flank engagement and provides better conditions against stress fracture of the thread flank.

Cycle stress by PT® and Delta PT®;
breakage of the fastener cross-section

Threaded Flank Supports Material Deformation

The newly developed flank design forms the optimum thread without any material damage.

Utilizing a detailed analysis of the material disposition while thread-forming, it was possible to create an optimal flank geometry. During material deformation, the lowest resistance can be observed, which prevents friction-inflicted heating.

Boss Design Guidelines

In principle, the boss design should correspond to the following design recommendation. The counterbore is particularly important, as it ensures favorable stress, thus preventing boss cracking. In addition, the counterbore acts as a guide during setting and initial thread forming.

The most favorable hole diameter is:

d_h = 0.8 x d₁

The hole diameter may be increased for higher-filled materials or materials with increased strength.

Design recommendations have been developed through laboratory tests. In practical operations, variations of these recommendations may occur due to:

• Processing conditions of the material
• Design of the injection molding tool
• Distance to the injection point
• The formation of welding lines
• Local textures caused by additives and fillers
• Materials often show different structures

DELTA CALC Program

This calculation program was developed specifically for the Delta PT® product.

The software can validate application designs by providing theoretical assembly parameters and performance, dramatically speeding up engineering development time.