Powergrip® Screws for Fastening Soft Materials

Ideal for attaching soft materials, such as plastics and elastomers, to a single thickness of sheet metal.

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Overview

Features

• Individually engineered to meet the unique requirements of each application
• Specially designed shoulder designed to match the thickness of the soft material in each application
• Serrations and a small undercut on the bottom of shoulder to decrease the distance between the last thread and the shoulder

Benefits

• Can be used in a variety of materials, soft or brittle, where there is a chance that cracking or crushing of the overlay material may occur
• Prevents soft material from being crushed during assembly
• Increases thread engagement
• Increases strip-out resistance
• Prevents vibration loosening
• Increases torque resistance
• Provides tight, uniform joint

Design Guidelines

• Sizes: M3 - M8 (#4 - 3/8")
• Thread Styles: Type CA threads are recommended for maximum thread engagement; others as required
• Head Styles: Hex washer, pan, round, truss, hex
• Drive Styles: TORX PLUS® Drive; also cross, slotted, and hex