The

PT

The

Fastener

SOLUTION Thermoplastics

for

T H E FA S T E N E R S O L U T I O N F O R T H E R M O P L A S T I C S

3 0 T H R E A D A NGLE
Reduces radial stresses Provides increased thread depth Lower installation torque Improves material flow due to high axial component.
30o 60 FRad 1 R1 30o F Axi 1 F Axi 2 R2 15o FRad 2
o

Resolution of Resultant Forces for the Same Volume Displacement

FRad 1 = 0,500 R FAxi 1 = 0,867 R FRad 2 = 0,259 R FAxi 2 = 0,966 R

60o

30o

a2

A1

a1

A2 d1 ds1 b1 dx1 ds2 dx2 b2

Although the volume displacement of both thread forms is identical, the installation torque of PT is lower, due to the reduction in lever arm.

O P T I M U M P ITCH
Resists vibrational loosening Provides optimum non-reversibility Balances load ratio between fastener and plastic

P ROFILED T H R E A D R O O T
Maximum resistance to relaxation Improved retention of clamp load Prevents material jam

R O U N D C R O S S S ECTION
Even distribution of forces Elimination of high stress concentrations Improved resistance to stripping
Thread root Hole

The ability of the Semblex PT Screw to reduce and control stresses greatly increases the performance over conventional thread forming screws for plastics.

Non-Round Thread Forming Screw

Semblex PT Screw

The

PT

D E S I G N F O R M A N U FA C T U R I N G D E S I G N F O R A S S E M B LY

B ENEFITS
Reduces radial stresses Lower installation torque Natural resistance to relaxation Minimizes clamp load loss High Resistance to pullout forces Provides repeat assembly Allows for elimination of threaded inserts Allows for thinner boss design Reduces molded material required Shorter injection mold cycle times
Sleek thread profile minimizes assembly stresses and cracking.

Thinner bosses translate into lower overall product costs.

B O S S D E S I G N R E C O M M E N D A T I O N S F O R The

PT

Through a series of laboratory tests and field service feedback, some general recommendations can be made. For specific application concerns, contact Semblex Engineering.

Minimum Insertion Depth

The use of a counterbore, as shown is crucial to achieving a favorable distribution of stresses on the boss edges.

0.3d - 0.5d

D ESIGN R E C O M M E N D A T I O N
Material ABS (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene) ABS/PC Blend ASA (Acrylic-Styrene-Acrylonitrile) PA 4.6 (Nylon 4/6) PA 4.6 GF 30 (Nylon 4/6-30% Glass Filled) PA 6 (Nylon 6) PA 6 GF 30 (Nylon 6-30% Glass Filled) PA 6.6 (Nyon 6/6) PA 6.6 GF 30 (Nylon 6/6-30% Glass Filled) PBT (Polybutylene-Terephthalate) Hole 0.80 x d 0.80 x d 0.78 x d 0.73 x d 0.78 x d 0.75 x d 0.80 x d 0.75 x d 0.82 x d 0.75 x d

d= NO M I N A L P T D I A M E T E R
External 2.00 x d 2.00 x d 2.00 x d 1.85 x d 1.85 x d 1.85 x d 2.00 x d 1.85 x d 2.00 x d 1.85 x d 1.80 x d 2.50 x d 2.20 x d 2.00 x d 1.80 x d 1.85 x d 1.80 x d 1.95 x d 2.00 x d 2.00 x d 2.00 x d 2.50 x d 2.00 x d 2.00 x d 2.00 x d 2.00 x d Minimum Insertion depth 2.00 x d 2.00 x d 2.00 x d 1.80 x d 1.80 x d 1.70 x d 1.90 x d 1.70 x d 1.80 x d 1.70 x d 1.70 x d 2.20 x d* 2.00 x d* 2.00 x d 1.80 x d 1.70 x d 1.70 x d 2.00 x d 2.00 x d 2.00 x d 2.00 x d 2.20 x d 2.00 x d 2.00 x d 2.00 x d 1.90 x d

PBT GF 30 (Polybutylene-Terephthalate-30% Glass Filled) 0.80 x d PC* (Polycarbonate) PC GF* (Polycarbonate-30% Glass Filled) PE-LD (Polyethylene-Low Density) PE-HD (Polyethylene-High Density) PET (Polyethylene-Terephthalate) 0.85 x d 0.85 x d 0.70 x d 0.75 x d 0.75 x d

PET GF 30 (Polyethylene-Terephthalate-30% Glass Filled) 0.80 x d POM PP (Polypropylene) PP GF 30 (Polypropylene-30% Glass Filled) PP TF 20 (Polypropylene-20% Talc Filled) PPO* (Polypropylene-Oxide) PS (Polystyrene) PVC (hard)(Polyvinyl-Chloride) PEEK SAN (Styrene-Acrylonitrile) 0.75 x d 0.70 x d 0.72 x d 0.72 x d 0.85 x d 0.80 x d 0.80 x d 0.85 x d 0.77 x d

For Additional Materials Contact Semblex Engineering

*Where materials are known to be sensitive to enviromental stress cracking, ageing tests should be carried out, as recommended by the material manufacturer.

**This information is provided and intended to be used only as a guideline, actual application conditions may vary.

WN 1411

WN 1412

WN 1413

WN 1446

WN 1447

N OMINAL
Major diameter, d Core diameter Thread pitch Thread Run-Out

K30
3.0 1.7 1.34 3.0 1.5 6.0 2.1 0.7 #1 1.15 1.61 #1 1.26 1.51 5.3 2.0 #1 1.19 1.65 #1 1.36 1.61 5.5 driver size min. max. driver size min. max. 1.3 #1 1.10 1.56 #1 1.20 1.45 5.0 1.5 5.0 2.3 6.5 0.6

K35
3.5 1.9 1.57 3.5 1.8 7.0 2.4 0.8 #2 1.07 1.70 #2 1.08 1.54 6.1 2.5 #2 1.23 1.86 #2 1.26 1.72 7.3 1.9 #2 1.33 1.96 #2 1.47 1.93 5.5 2.3 5.5 2.8 7.0 0.7

K40
4.0 2.2 1.79 4.0 2.0 8.0 2.5 0.9 #2 1.33 1.96 #2 1.40 1.86 7.0 2.7 #2 1.51 2.14 #2 1.62 2.08 8.4 2.2 #2 1.59 2.22 #2 1.70 2.16 7.0 2.3 5.5 2.8 8.0 0.8

K50
5.0 2.7 2.24 5.0 2.5 10.0 3.2 1.1 #2 1.98 2.61 #2 2.01 2.47 8.8 3.4 #2 2.12 2.75 #2 2.23 2.67 9.3 2.2 #2 2.04 2.67 #2 2.06 2.52 8.0 3.0 7.0 3.5 10.0 0.8

K60
6.0 3.2 2.69 6.0 3.0 12.0 4.0 1.3 #3 2.24 2.90 #3 2.27 2.73 10.5 4.0 #3 2.44 3.10 #3 2.57 3.03 11.3 2.7 #2 2.59 3.22 #2 2.60 3.06 10.0 3.5 8.0 4.2 12.0 1.0

K70
7.0 3.7 3.14 7.0 3.5 14.0 4.6 1.5 #3 2.84 3.50 #3 2.91 3.37 12.3 4.5 #3 3.00 3.66 #3 3.14 3.61 13.6 3.3 #3 3.02 3.68 #3 3.01 3.47 10.0 4.8 8.0 5.0 14.0 1.2

Length L>3 d Length L 3 d

WN 1411 ROUND WASHER HEAD

Head diameter Total head height Washer thickness Type 1 Cross Recess penetration depth Type 1A Cross Recess penetration depth

driver size min. max. driver size min. max.

WN 1412

Head diameter Head height Type 1 Cross Recess penetration depth Type 1A Cross Recess penetration depth

driver size min. max. driver size min. max.

WN 1413 FLAT HEAD

Head diameter Head height Type 1 Cross Recess penetration depth Type 1A Cross Recess penetration depth

WN 1446 WN 1447 HEX WASHER HEAD HEX HEAD

Width across flats Hex height Width across flats Hex height Washer diameter Washer thickness

d= Nominal PT Diameter

All Dimensions are for reference purposes only, unless otherwise specified.

WN 1451

WN 1452

WN 1423

WN 1453

NOMINAL Major diameter, d Core diameter Thread pitch Thread Run-Out

K30 3.0 1.7 1.34 3.0 1.5 6.0 2.1 0.60 10 IP 2.82 1.00 T 10 2.82 1.00 5.6 2.1 10 IP 2.82 1.00 T 10 2.82 1.00 5.6 1.3 0.75 10 IP 2.82 1.10 T 10 2.82 1.00 5.5 1.3 8 IP 2.39 0.85 T 8 2.39 0.80

K35 3.5 1.9 1.57 3.5 1.8 7.0 2.4 0.70 15 IP 3.35 1.10 T 10 2.82 1.10 6.9 2.3 15 IP 3.35 1.10 T 10 2.82 1.10 6.5 1.5 0.90 15 IP 3.35 1.10 T 15 3.35 1.20 7.3 1.9 15 IP 3.35 0.95 T 15 3.35 1.00

K40 4.0 2.2 1.79 4.0 2.0 8.0 2.6 0.80 20 IP 3.94 1.30 T 20 3.94 1.25 7.5 2.6 20 IP 3.94 1.30 T 20 3.94 1.25 7.5 1.8 1.00 20 IP 3.94 1.50 T 20 3.94 1.40 8.4 2.2 20 IP 3.94 1.30 T 20 3.94 1.25

K50 5.0 2.7 2.24 5.0 2.5 10.0 3.3 1.00 20 IP 3.94 1.50 T 20 3.94 1.40 8.2 2.9 20 IP 3.94 1.50 T 20 3.94 1.40 9.2 2.1 1.25 25 IP 4.52 1.50 T 25 4.52 1.60 9.3 2.2 20 IP 3.94 1.30 T 20 3.94 1.25

K60 6.0 3.2 2.69 6.0 3.0 12.0 3.6 1.20 25 IP 4.52 1.75 T 25 4.52 1.60 10.8 3.8 25 IP 4.52 1.75 T 25 4.52 1.60 11.0 2.5 1.50 30 IP 5.61 1.90 T 30 5.61 2.00 11.3 2.7 30 IP 5.61 1.60 T 30 5.61 1.75

K70 7.0 3.7 3.14 7.0 3.5 14.0 4.2 1.40 30 IP 5.61 2.20 T 30 5.61 2.00 12.5 4.4 30 IP 5.61 2.20 T 30 5.61 2.00 12.5 2.8 1.80 40 IP 6.76 2.60 T 40 6.76 2.70 13.6 3.3 40 IP 6.76 2.25 T 40 6.76 2.25

K80 8.0 4.2 3.59 8.0 4.0 16.0 4.8 1.60 40 IP 6.76 2.60 T 40 6.76 2.70 14.0 5.0 40 IP 6.76 2.60 T 40 6.76 2.40 14.5 3.3 2.00 40 IP 6.76 2.60 T 40 6.76 2.70 15.8 3.9 40 IP 6.76 2.25 T 40 6.76 2.40

K100 10.0 5.2 4.49 10.0 5.0 20.0 5.5 2.00 40 IP 6.76 2.60 T 40 6.76 2.70 16.0 6.0 40 IP 6.76 2.60 T 40 6.76 2.70 14.5 2.3 2.00 40 IP 6.76 2.60 T 40 6.76 2.70 18.3 4.2 50 IP 8.94 2.55 T50 8.94 2.90

Length L>3 D Length L 3 D

WN 1451 ROUND WASHER HEAD

Head diameter Total head height Washer thickness

plus plu

Recess diameter Penetration depth Recess diameter Penetration depth Head diameter Head height

ref. min. ref. min.

WN 1452 PAN HEAD

plus plu

Recess diameter Penetration depth Recess diameter Penetration depth Head diameter Head height Crown height
plus plu

ref. min. ref. min

WN 1453 OVAL HEAD

ref. ref. ref. min. ref. min.

Recess diameter Penetration depth Recess diameter Penetration depth Head diameter Head height

WN 1423 FLAT HEAD

plus plu

Recess diameter Penetration depth Recess diameter Penetration depth d= Nominal PT Diameter

ref. min. ref. min.

All Dimensions are for reference purposes only, unless otherwise specified.

The
N OMINAL Major diameter, d Core diameter Thread pitch Thread run-out K12 1.2 0.7 0.53 1.2 0.6

PT
K14 1.4 0.8 0.62 1.4 0.7

M I N I AT U R E S C R E W S
K16 1.6 0.9 0.67 1.6 0.8 K18 1.8 1.0 0.80 1.8 0.9 K20 2.0 1.2 0.89 2.0 1.0 4.0 1.4 0.5 #1 0.51 0.97 #1 0.73 0.98 3.2 1.2 #0 0.70 1.00 #0 0.90 0.95 3.0 0.6 #0 0.55 0.85 #0 0.56 0.81 3.5 1.4 #1 0.64 1.10 #1 0.82 1.07 3.8* 0.9 #1 0.95 1.25 #1 0.92 1.17 4.0 1.3 0.40 6 IP 1.75 0.50 T6 1.75 0.50 3.2 1.1 6 IP 1.75 0.50 T6 1.75 0.50 3.6 1.3 6 IP 1.75 0.50 T6 1.75 0.50 3.4 0.8 6 IP 1.75 0.50 T 6 1.75 0.50 3.6 1.5 6 IP 1.75 0.65 T6 1.75 0.70 3.8 0.9 6 IP 1.75 0.50 T 6 1.75 0.50 K22 2.2 1.3 0.98 2.2 1.1 4.4 1.6 0.5 #1 0.68 1.14 #1 0.86 1.11 3.9 1.5 #1 0.74 1.20 #1 0.92 1.17 3.8* 0.8 #1 0.95 1.25 #1 0.92 1.17 4.5 1.4 0.50 6 IP 1.75 0.65 T6 1.75 0.70 4.0 1.4 6 IP 1.75 0.65 T6 1.75 0.70 3.8 0.8 6 IP 1.75 0.65 T 6 1.75 0.70 K25 2.5 1.4 1.12 2.5 1.3 5.0 1.8 0.6 #1 0.82 1.28 #1 1.01 1.26 4.4 1.7 #1 0.92 1.38 #1 1.08 1.33 4.7 1.1 #1 0.97 1.43 #1 1.09 1.34 5.0 1.5 0.50 6 IP 1.75 0.65 T6 1.75 0.70 4.2 1.6 8 IP 2.39 0.70 T7 2.06 0.70 4.7 1.1 8 IP 2.39 0.70 T 8 2.39 0.80

Length L>3 d Length L 3 d

WN 1411 ROUND WASHER HEAD

Head diameter Total head height Washer thickness Type 1 Cross Recess penetration depth Type 1A Cross Recess penetration depth

driver size min. max. driver size min. max. 2.2 0.9 #0 0.40 0.60 2.4 1.0 #0 0.47 0.77 2.6 1.1 #0 0.55 0.85 #0 0.55 0.80

on request

WN 1412 PAN HEAD

Head diameter Head height Type 1 Cross Recess penetration depth Type 1A Cross Recess penetration depth

driver size min. max. driver size min. max.

on request

WN 1413 FLAT HEAD

Head diameter Head height Type 1 Cross Recess penetration depth Type 1A Cross Recess penetration depth

driver size min. max. driver size min. max.

on request

WN 1451 ROUND WASHER HEAD

Head diameter Head height Washer thickness

plus plu
Recess diameter Penetration depth Recess diameter Penetration depth Head diameter Head height ref. min. ref. min. 2.4 0.9 3 IP 1.19 0.40 T3 1.19 0.40

on request

plus plu
Recess diameter Penetration depth Recess diameter Penetration depth Head diameter Head height ref. min. ref. min.

2.8 1.0 5 IP 1.49 0.50 T5 1.47 0.50

WN 1452 PAN HEAD

ref.

WN 1423 FLAT HEAD

plus plu
Recess diameter Penetration depth Recess diameter Penetration depth ref. min. ref. min.
*Special recess due to #1 driver size

on request

d= Nominal PT Diameter

All Dimensions are for reference purposes only, unless otherwise specified.

TORX Plus

TORX

A C R

QUADREX

TYPE 1A

TYPE 1

Material: Carbon Steel, Through Hardened Stainless Steel Additional materials upon request. Finishes: All commercially available coatings.

TYPICAL PRODUCT RANGES

P T Screw Size Length (mm) 3 3,5 4 4,5 5 6 7 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 25 30 35 40 50 60 70 80
Longer lengths provided with partial thread.

K10

K12 K14 K16

K18

K20 K22

K25 K30

K35

K40

K50 K60

K70

K80

K100

A S S E M B LY The Assembly Profile

1
torque Clamping load Screw head in contact with material Thread friction Thread forming torque time 1 Ti = installation torque Ts = strip torque

The following graph demonstrates a typical assembly profile.

Ts 3 Stripping torque

2
2 Ti

Tightening Torque
Given the fact that relaxation and stress cracking tendencies increase with clamp load, it is recommended that the specific tightening torque should be the minimum required, rather than the maximum achievable.

Influence of Driver Speed

In addition to being aware of the effect excessive torque can have on the assembly, attention must also be paid to the driver speed. As the fastener is rotated, heat is generated within the assembly. This heat is instrumental in allowing the plastic to flow into the threads root diameter, provided it is controlled. When the speed becomes too high, excessive heat is created. This heat can then have a negative impact on the overall assembly profile.

Optimizing the Design

4.0

Relationship between torque and installation

4.0

The graph to the right is an example of the relationship between torque and the hole diameter. The optimum hole diameter is selected based on the widest margin between the installation and strip torque.
Torque T [Nm]

Ts
3.0 3.0

Material: ABS Fastener: K40 x 16 PT Torx Pan Head Installation Depth: 8mm

2.0

2.0

Ti
1.0 1.0 opt 0.0 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 Ti = installation torque Ts = strip torque 0.0

Hole d b [mm]