TAPTITE PRO®, taptite, High Prevailing Torque

Newest Generation Thread Rolling Screw

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.

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® screws
M5 (12 - 224) & below

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

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

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.

Standard 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™

Joint Costs: 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	---
Drill/Punch Pilot Hole	12.73	12.73
Cinch Nut	14.57	---
Lock Washer	.87	---
Washer Assembly	3.64	---
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

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

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

Additional Family Products

TRILOBULAR® High Performance
Thread Rolling Fasteners

TAPTITE PRO®

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