TR Fastenings launch new screws to product range
CONNECTORS & FITTINGS PLAS-TECH 30-20 ®
TR FASTENINGS
TR Fastenings launch new screws to product range
Technological advances have become ever more crucial as manufacturing firms in all sectors of industry strive for commercial success , and key to that success for TR Fastenings is the need for superior performance fastenings . The efficient and effective operations of everything from automotive applications , domestic appliances to industrial machinery will inevitably depend on the need for reliable screws , bolts , washers , clips and more . TR ’ s latest product launch of the new Plas-Tech 30-20 ® screws is another indicator of the company ’ s determination to increase its range that is currently available in the market , to give their customers yet more advantages in their production processes .
Manufactured in TR ’ s own facilities , the Plas-Tech 30-20 ® has been developed by TR ’ s in-house technical engineering teams across global locations to complement the existing Plas-Tech ® range . This new product has an optimised thread profile which gives an advanced performance in a wide variety of plastic materials to meet customer requirements .
An important addition to an already successful product range Plas-Tech 30-20 ® screws are new to the market , but are part of the company ’ s established and popular Plas-Tech ® range , and are available with various protective coatings . They are of particular importance in the automotive , tech & infrastructure and health & home markets .
The Plas-Tech 30-20 ® has been specially developed to offer several advantages over conventional thread-forming screws in plastic , such as :
• A 20 % finer pitch and lower flank angle to improve axial resistance .
• A reduced thread angle to lessen axial displacement .
• Up to 25 % higher thread fill to improve maximum joint strength .
• A smoother installation that heightens resistance to vibration .
Key features of the Plas-Tech 30-20 ® include :
• Minimal radial stress : the faceted thread profile directs material flow to reduce radial stress .
• Superior vibration resistance : the full engagement of the selflocking , angled thread design avoids loosening .
• High torsional strength and tensile strength : a large core thread profile provides high strength .
• Optimal thread pitch : ensuring fastener engagement with a minimum number of rotations , keeping installation times to a minimum .
• High reusability : the fastener can be removed and re-installed a number of times .
Various options for the customer to select from The Plas-Tech 30-20 ® screw range includes pan head , flange head and countersunk head varieties , enabling TR customers to choose the ideal option for each application . Thread diameters are 3mm , 4mm , 5mm and 6mm , and available lengths range from 6mm to 30mm . The innovative design allows for the screw threads to displace the surrounding plastic , in the process strengthening the fix . And as always , TR Fastenings can provide bespoke engineered products and a diverse selection of related components as well .
The screws can be installed with a calibrated pneumatic or electric driver and are particularly suited to robotic assembly processes . With standard drivers , installation is quick and stress-free , and thanks to their sturdy construction , Plas-Tech 30-20 ® screws can be reused many times over .
TR ’ s technical resources Product engineers who are keen to find out more about their usage can obtain all the information they need via TR ’ s excellent installation guide and product animation video below .
Installation guide : https :// www . trfastenings . com / knowledge-base / fasteners-forplastic / plas-tech-30-installationguide
Product animation video : https :// www . youtube . com / watch ? v = xxL2WkkOGwA
For further information , please visit www . trfastenings . com
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