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TAPTITE PRO®

Taptite Pro®
Newest Generation Thread Rolling Screw

Taptite Pro® Profile

Benefits

Preferable Failure Mode - when the screw is overtightened in standard lengths of engagement, the screw will fracture within the screw threads

High Prevailing Torque - provided by the TRILOBULAR® shape

Deep Thread Engagements - generates strong mating threads with uninterrupted grain flow

Features

Innovative Parabolic Profile™ Thread

Threads formed by TAPTITE PRO® will accept standard machine screws

Sharp tapered lead threads

Increased TRILOBULAR® shape on taper of larger sizes


TAPTITE® PRO™ thread-forming fasteners, the next evolution of TAPTITE® fasteners, advances current thread-forming technology with the development of the Parabolic Profile™ thread form. The innovative new thread form, combined with the proven TRILOBULAR® cross-section, provides low thread-forming torque, excellent resistance to vibrational loosening, high axial pull-out, and reduced overall assembly cost. In addition to these great benefits, TAPTITE® PRO™ fasteners maintain torque tension relationships comparable to machine screws of equivalent size, as well as an improved failure mode; as a result of overtightening in standard lengths of engagement, the screw will fracture within the screw threads.

This preferred failure mode greatly reduces the risk of costly assembly line repairs and scrap due to stripped nut members or castings and the associated waste due to line downtime. This important design improvement is effective in steel and soft white metal applications, ensuring continued savings on the Big 85™ in a wide range of your current and future fastened joints.

Stabilizing THreads

Parabolic Profile

 

Advantages of using TAPTITE PRO® Technology

  • Preferable Failure Mode - when the screw is overtightened, in standard lengths of engagement, the screw will fracture within the screw threads
  • Eases Assembly - low-end load to initiate thread-forming, less operator fatigue
  • Low Thread Forming Torque - increased out of round point threads
  • Speeds up Assembly - no assembly line cross-threading
  • Superior Vibration Resistance - eliminates the need for add-on locking devices
  • High Prevailing Torque - provided by the TRILOBULAR® shape
  • Deep Thread Engagements - generates strong mating threads with uninterrupted grain flow
  • High Axial Pull-Out Loads - similar to that achieved using machine screws and bolts
  • Various Metals & Hole Types - works in punched, drilled, cored and extruded holes
  • No Secondary Clean-Up - forms threads in nut members contaminated with paint, primer, or weld
  • splatter
  • Support - provided by REMINC/CONTI and fastener supplier personnel worldwide
  • Availability - procurement available around the world
  • Quality - official fasteners manufactured to strict standards

 

TAPTITE PRO® Designs

TAPTITE PRO® bolts
M6 (1/4 - 20) & above

TAPTITE® PRO™ bolts

TAPTITE PRO® screws
M5 (12 - 224) & below

TAPTITE® PRO™ screws

TAPTITE® PRO™ “CA”™ screws & bolts Rapid Hole Finding, Floating Nut Members & Difficult to Access Applications

TAPTITE® PRO™ “CA”™

TAPTITE® PRO™ “SP”™ screws & bolts For Use in Aluminum & Zinc Die Castings

TAPTITE® PRO™ “SP”™

TAPTITE® PRO™ Fasteners Reduce the Cost of Assembly

When installing a simple screw, most of the assembly cost is composed of preparing the hole, tapping, cleaning, applying the locking compound, driving the screw, operator cost, etc. These elements make up what we call the “Big 85™”. The actual fastener makes up only 15% of assembly costs.

A fastener, which reduces the “Big 85™” will considerably lower assembly costs than buying a cheaper fastener.

The TAPTITE® thread rolling screw family has been reducing the “Big 85™” in automotive, white goods, lawn equipment, and electronics for decades. From a history of use beginning with the 1964 Ford Mustang to the latest cell phone, one major idea has been constant with TAPTITE® products - “In-Place Cost Savings”.

TAPTITE® PRO™ screws eliminate the costs of tapping, washers and locking compounds, or even the use of a nut. To find out how TAPTITE® PRO™ thread rolling screws can save on your assembly costs, contact our application engineers or any of our highly-qualified licensed manufacturers listed on www.taptite.com.

The Big 85Standard Fastener Installation components

  • Labor
  • Overhead
  • Preparation of assembly
  • Drilling and tapping the hole
  • Application of Locking device or adhesive
  • Driving and tightening the screw

These costs make up the BIG 85™

 

Additional costs

Joint Costs: Lighting Appliance

Joint Cost Lighting Appliance

3 Fastening elements

2 assembly directions

Manual assembly (complex)

2 assembly processes

1 fastening element

1 assembly direction

Automated assembly

1 assembly process

 

Standard Screw
($/100)

TAPTITE® PRO™
($/100)

Screw M4 x 8

1.5

3.39

Chincing Process

9.07

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Drill/Punch Pilot Hole

12.73

12.73

Cinch Nut

14.57

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Lock Washer

.87

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Washer Assembly

3.64

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Total

42.00

16.12

SAVINGS

61%

 

Typical TAPTITE® Product Applications

APPLICATION

“Hatch-Back” Strut

FASTENER >

M6 TAPTITE® bolt with shoulder

PROBLEM

Limited access prevented repair nut replacement

BENEFIT

Eliminated need for nut & consequential repair costs
Reduced Fastener costs

Hatch Back Strut

APPLICATION

Mounting Amplifier to Carrier Frame

FASTENER

TAPTITE® screw w/ captive isolation washer

PROBLEM:

Vibrational loosening

BENEFIT

Excellent fastening values & high process capability
Assembly complete & ready-to-fit
Reduced materials management system costs

Mounting Amplifier to Carrier Frame

APPLICATION

Seat Belt Bolts, Front and Shoulder Harness

FASTENER

M12 x 35mm TAPTITE® screws

PROBLEM

Cross threading during assembly

BENEFIT

Eliminates tapping operation
Eliminates cross-threading and scrap/rework

Seat Belt Bolts, Front and Shoulder Harness

APPLICATION

TAPTITE® Screws Used to Assemble Aluminum Power Transfer Unit

FASTENER

M8 x 1.25 x 35 hex flange head TAPTITE® screws

PROBLEM

Expensive secondary tapping operation

BENEFIT

Elimination of all tapping associated costs
Reduction in capital equipment

Aluminum Power Transfer Unit


Additional Family Products

 

TAPTITE II®
TRILOBULAR® High Performance 
Thread Rolling Fasteners

Taptite 2000
TRILOBULAR® High Performance 
Thread Rolling Fasteners


    Data Sheet(s)    

 Taptite Pro® PDF