Screws for plastic are designed with a sharp 30 degree flank angle that makes its own threads while slicing through plastic without inducing stress. In addition, the large thread profile and high-low dual threads enhance pull out performance. Even more detailed information is in our design guide. You can also buy off-the-shelf screws for plastic today from the online store. We offer both production parts and small quantities that will not change overtime. The store has an extensive selection of High Low, PT and Delta PT compatible thread forming screws for use in ABS, PA66, phenolics, glass filled fire retardant UL94 plastics, and more. Need larger quantities, different lengths, different drives, or difference coatings for your production supplies? No problem! Call our sales team, and we will solve your problem quickly.
TPlast30 Round Shank Thread Forming Screws
Coarse, sharply angled threads with round shank are used in plastics. As a result, these are ideal for polypropylene, polycarbonate, acetal, polystyrene, and ABS. They provide maximum holding strength with minimal stress. These high performance plastic screws are compatible with PT and Delta PT type screws.
These screws are best suited for soft plastics with thin bosses. Thread profile is 30º with expanded thread pitch.
Advantages: Great for soft thermo plastics. Low driving torque. Suitable for thin bosses. Good torsional strength.
Disadvantages: Not usable with thick sheets and J-Nuts. Lower torsional strength.
Features and Benefits
- 30º sharp threads
- Use in all types of plastics
- Reusable many times
- Reduces stripping
High Low Thread Screws Round Shank
The Hi-Low fastener, sometimes called “hi lo screw”, with its unique dual thread form, improves fastener performance in a broad range of low density plastics. The 30° sharp high threads make a deeper cut into the material between the threads.
There is also a greater amount of material in contact with the high, sharp thread and the axial shear area is increased. All of this contributes to greater resistance to pullout and stronger fastening.
Advantages: Minimize cracking and splitting in brittle materials such as phenolic and glass-filled plastics. All drives, round shank, and blunt tip.
Disadvantages: Low torsional strength, unable to use with steel clip nuts.
TPlast60 Tapping Thread Round Shank Type B Screws
Round shank, coarse spiral threads, and blunt tip facilitate use in plastics such as polypropylene and non ferrous castings. These plastic screws have reduced tip for easy entry.
Also called thread forming screws, these are commonly used in both soft and hard plastics. Thread profile is 60º with medium thread pitch. They are generally used with plastics having a modulus smaller than 3000 MPa.
Advantages: Ideal for soft and hard plastics, thermo plastics and thermosets. Consistent driving torque. Good torsional strength.
Disadvantages:Not usable with very thin thermo plastics
Features and Benefits
- 60º threads
- Metal and plastic uses
- Reusable many times
- Usable with J-nuts
- Good torsional strength
HITORQ
These screws are designed for hard plastics with tapered bosses.
Advantages: Ideal for sheet metal, hard plastics and thermosets. Consistent driving torque. Great torsional strength.
Disadvantages: Not usable with thin sheets and J-Nuts. Higher piece cost.
Features and Benefits
- Thread size 4.5 mm
- 30 Degree sharp threads
- Single Lead
- Metal and plastic uses
- Reusable many times
- Reduces stripping
- Serrations eliminate loosening
- High torsional strength
