Plastite® 48 Flyer
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PLASTITE® 48
Thread-Forming Screws for Thermoplastics
The Plastite® 48 screw combines a unique Trilobular™ body with a 48° thread profile to maximize performance and reliability. Two thread-forming styles are available to meet the specific requirements of a wide range of thermoplastics.
Features
- Tri-roundular configuration that allows displaced material to cold flow back into relief areas
- 48° profile allows thread to penetrate deeply into plastic material
- Twin lead design and steep helix angle provide greater shear in soft plastics
Benefits
- Reduces possibility of boss failure
- Increases product reliability
- Eliminates need for inserts and lock washers
- Minimizes radial stress
- Allows design of thinner bosses
- Generates strong mating threads
- Resists vibration loosening
- Reduces probability of strip-out and pull-out
- Increases holding power
- Allows faster seating of fastener
