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Table of ContentsIntroduction..........................................................................1 Capabilities..........................................................................2Special Materials, Finishes and Processes.........................2Quality Cold Formed Components...................................3-4Ball Studs and Ball Stud Housings......................................4CamCar Brand TORX PLUS® Drive System...........................................5 Anti-Cross-Threading Features.......................................5 Taptite® Fasteners..........................................................6 Crimptite Fasteners.........................................................6 Drilltite Fasteners............................................................6 STRUX Clinch Products..................................................7 Socket Screw Products...................................................7 Mag-Form Thread-Forming Fasteners............................8 Magnaseal Pipe Plugs....................................................8 Crest Cup Spring Washer Assembly...............................8 CamTainer Fastening Systems.......................................9 FlorTORX II Floor Screws...............................................9 Drilltite Wall Liner Fasteners...........................................9 Delta PT Fasteners.......................................................10 PT Fasteners.................................................................10 Duro-PT Fasteners........................................................10 Plastite Fasteners..........................................................11 PlasTorx Fasteners........................................................11 Rivtex Fastening System...............................................11
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Acument™ Global Technologies North America6125 18 Mile RoadSterling Heights, Michigan, 483141-800-544-6117acument.comcamcarsolutions.comringscrew.com
In our challenging global economy, effective support from suppliers is more vital than ever. Acument™ Global Technologies is poised to be your fully-integrated partner in every stage of the product cycle
Global SupplyAcument™ Global Technologies is the global leader in providing fastening solutions to manufacturers around the world.
Broad Manufacturing CapabilitiesAcument™ Global Technologies has among the broadest range of manufacturing capabilities available from the fastening industry. From threaded fasteners to cold-formed components and engineered assemblies, we are the global leader in fastener manufacturing technology.
Focused on Your NeedsAcument™ Global Technologies works closely with major manufacturers to provide fastening and assembly solutions for new product designs. The integration of sales and application engineering meets the increasing need for specific solutions.
Engineered SolutionsAcument™ Global Technologies application engineers have the know-how and equipment to uncover the optimal solution for your application. Design assistance and thorough testing allow you to choose the optimal fastening technology for your unique requirements.
Engineering ServicesAcument™ Global Technologies offers a full range of services to speed your design-to-market process without compromising quality and reliability.• Design and applications assistance• Metallurgical laboratory• Product teardowns• Product samples and prototypes• Fastener engineering and testing laboratory• Fastening technical education
Supply Chain SolutionsGlobal vendor-managed inventory programs, global warehousing and distribution programs, global supply capabilities, JIT and Kan Ban programs, custom packaging and more are among our complete range of logistic services. We can design a custom program to meet your global needs.
Worldwide Experience in Assembly Solutions
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Capabilities
Special Materials, Finishes & Processes
Acument™ Global Technologies offers an extensive array of cold formed, threaded fasteners to meet the needs of today’s demanding applications
Miniature FastenersMany thread styles are available in sizes as small as M0.5 (#0000). These miniature fasteners (sizes M0.5 to M2.5) provide the same cold formed quality and precision as their larger counterparts. Sems fasteners in many of these sizes are also available.
Sems FastenersMany fasteners are available as assemblies with captivated washers, collars, specialized stampings or other components.• Eliminates hand assembly of washers and other components• Increases productivity• Assures proper washer to fastener match• Simplifies purchasing and inventory control• Eliminates lost, dropped or forgotten components
Engineered assemblies, which combine metal, plastic and other components into one subassembly, are also available.
Camtronic® Galling-Resistant Material
Features• High-strength material• Corrosion resistance equal to stainless steel• Can be used with MICROtech® cleaning process to meet Class 100 Clean Room
requirements
Benefits• Overcomes galling and seizing which can occur when fastening into stainless steel or
aluminum• Reduces contamination and rework to improve productivity and reduce costs
MICROtech® FinishFeatures• Electrochemical cleaning process• Meets Class 100 Clean Room specifications• Special bagging available
Benefits• Removes surface imperfections that can damage high-tech applications• Lowers drive torque for easier installation• Eliminates in-house cleaning operations• Highly polished appearance
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Quality Cold Formed ComponentsThrough state-of-the-art technology, unsurpassed expertise and strict attention to detail, our cold forming capabilities offer solutions that reduce costs, enhance quality and improve productivity
Features• Unique and diverse shapes, including parts with multiple
diameters, extrusions, blind hold and through holes• Large head-to-shank ratios possible• Eccentric or asymmetrical bodies possible• Parts can be formed to net or near-net shape, which requires
fewer secondary operations to achieve the final shape
Benefits• Improved strength and reliability through work hardening
and an uninterrupted grain flow• Improved surface finish over screw-machined components• Reduced scrap rates• High production rates• Multi-piece components can be manufactured as a single
component• Increased strength and lowered costs over screw
machined components
Available MaterialsLow carbon steel: 1005, 1008, 1010, 1018, 1022Medium carbon steel: 1030, 1035, 1038, 1040, 1045, 1050Alloy steel: 1541, 4037, 4130, 4140, 4340, 8620, 8640, 8740Tool steel: 52100, M2Copper: CDA102, ETP110Brass: CDA220, CDA230, CDA260, CDA270Bronze: Silicon, CommercialAluminum: 2017, 2024, 6061, 5056Stainless steel: 302HQ, 316L, 321, 405, 410, 420, 431, 430F, 17-4PH, A286, Camtronic®
Titanium:Other materials may be available. Please contact your Acument™ Global Technologies representative for details.
Available Heat TreatSeveral types of heat treatment are available to meet desired hardness, strength and ductility characteristics, including:• Through hardening• Case hardening• Annealing• Selective hardening/selective induction• Carbonnitriding
PlatingsAcument Global Technologies has a wid array of platings available to meet your specific requirements for corrosion resistance, lubricity and appearance.
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Quality Cold Formed ComponentsSize RangesDiameters: 1.27mm to 41mm (.020” to 1.6”)Lengths: 355mm (14”) under head with diameters up to 22mm (.875”)
Actual sizes are dependant on the complexity and material of the component. Please contact an Acument Global Technologies applications engineer for assistance.
Secondary Operations• roll forming• roll threading• grinding• reheading• burnishing• drilling• tapping• turning/shaving• knurling
• assembly• milling• broaching• slotting• finishing• trimming• flattening• slotting/sawing
Ball Studs & Ball Stud HousingsCold formed ball studs and ball stud housings provide the precision, strength and reliability you assembly requires.
Features• Cold formed to near-net shape• CNC machining and other secondary operations are
used to meet tight tolerance requirements and improve performance
• Ball studs up to 2¾” in diameter upset with 1⅝” body• Ball stud housings can include wide flange, blind holes,
through holes, threads and more as required• On-site metallurgical analysis available• Hardened to customer requirements
Benefits• Uninterrupted grain flow maximizes strength• Improved surface finish reduces friction in rotation• Improved torque and wear characteristics• Improved fatigue life• Compatible with metallic and non-metallic bearing
designs
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TORX PLUS® Drive System
Anti-Cross-Threading Features
This patented drive system has been proven to outperform and outlast every other drive system available today.
Features• 0º drive angle • Elliptical geometric configuration maximizes drive bit engagement• Large cross-sectional area at lobes• Vertical sidewalls
Benefits• Provides an average 100% improvement in drive bit life• Can reduce assembly downtime by reducing the number of bit changes and rework• Optimizes torque transfer• Virtually eliminates camout• Reduces end load and worker fatigue• Reduces annual drive bit costs
AUTOSERT® FeatureDesigned to allow high rpm engagement in automated and other assembly situations
Features Variations• Compound angle drive ramps • Tamper resistant• Self-centering action • Dual -drive system fasteners • External TORX PLUS® DriveBenefits • Stem Fasteners/Double-end studs• Eases starting, even in off-angle conditions • External Drive with Low-Profile head• Speeds tool engagement• Reduces assembly time
Acupoint® and MAThread® fasteners allow rapid thread engagement on the assembly line
Benefits• Compensates for off-angle and off-center conditions• Resists cross-threading and no-start conditions• Reduces scrap, rework and in-place costs
Acupoint® FastenersFeatures• Truncated spherical point• Point length and diameter designed to avoid thread engagement in misaligned conditions• Compact design reduces overall length of fastener• Economical design, since point is roll-formed
MAThread® FastenersFeatures• Rounded point• Different point styles available to meet the needs of specific applications
largercross-sectionalarea at lobes
elliptically-based geometry
0° drive angle
broad contact surface
truncated spherical point
rounded point
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Taptite® Fasteners
Crimptite® Fasteners
Taptite® fasteners roll-form threads as they are seated.
Features• Trilobular thread form• Tight dimensional tolerance controls• Consistent thread profile• Sizes from M1.6 to M16 (#000 to 5/8”)
Benefits• Eliminates tapping costs• Generates strong mating threads• Resists vibration loosening• Minimal radial stress reduces boss failure
With its engineered head design, Crimptite® fasteners are virtually immune to strip-out.
Features• Undercut washer head • Shank threaded into undercut area to allow full engagement even in this sheet metals• Smooth or serrated bearing surface• Available in a variety of thread and point styles• Sizes from M3 to M8 (#4 to 5/16”)
Benefits• Virtually eliminates stripout• Resists vibration loosening• Allows use of thinner sheet metals• High torque capability• Excellent for grounding screw applications
Drilltite® FastenersThese precision-engineered screws drill, tap and fasten all in one efficient and economical operation.
Features• Dual-processed points (cold formed and milled)• Variety of thread styles available• Sizes from M3 to M8 (#4 to 5/16”)• Low carbon steel or stainless steel
Benefits• Eliminates drilling and tapping operations• Provides a stronger drill point• Allows fast, positive drilling in a variety of materials• Assures accurately-sized holes• Speeds assembly operations
relief areas
thread forming lobes
undercut head
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STRUX® Clinch Products
Socket Screw Products
An easy to install, more reliable alternative to other staked or welded fasteners.
Features• Displacement lobes• Retaining ring• Retaining groove
Benefits• Resists rotation and push-out• Facilitates assembly of hard-to-reach components• Eliminates welding operations• Can be used on non-weldable materials• Can be installed using automated equipment
STRUX® Clinch Studs• Machine threads or others as specified • Available as double-end studs
STRUX® Clinch Nuts • Available with tapped or untapped hole• Prevalock feature available to help prevent engaging bolt from rotating
STRUXtite® Clinch StudsUnhardened and untapped STRUX® clinch nut for use with a Taptite® fastener. The fastener roll-forms threads in the nut to create a work-hardened, reliable joint
A wide variety of these high strength fasteners are in-stock, ready to meet your fastening needs.
Features• Meet ANSI and ASTM standards• Heat-treated alloy steel• Inch and metric sizes available• Hex or TORX PLUS® Drive System• CAMGRIP® or Nylok® patch available• Zinc plating available on some styles
Benefits• Provide reliable performance in a wide range of applications• Documentation and traceability ensure a high quality product• Broad product selection allows vendor consolidation• In-stock to meet your JIT efforts
Styles• Socket Head Screw Caps• Socket Head shoulder Screws• Socket Low Head Cap Screws• Flat Countersunk Head Cap Screws• Flanged Button Head Cap Screws
• Socket Set Screws• Pull-Out Dowel Pins• Drive Bits and Keys• Socket Pressure Plugs (Dryseal & Flush• Hardened Ground Machined Dowel Pins
displacement lobes resist rotation
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Mag-Form® Thread-forming Fasteners
Magnaseal® Pipe Plugs
Mag-Form® fasteners were engineered to minimize debris generation when tapping into conventional magnesium die-castings and other low-ductile materials.
Magnaseal® thread-forming fasteners eliminate tapping costs and show improved sealing over other plug designs.
Features• Thread style forms NPTF-standard threads• Unique, annular sealing rings provide 360° seal• Tapered body• Available with or without external head
Benefits• Eliminates time and expense of tapping and risk of cross-threading• Resists spiral leakage• Can be replaced with an NPTF pipe plug for field serviceability• Reduces the need for additional sealing compounds
Crest Cup® Spring Washer AssemblyOutstanding engineering and versatility make the Crest Cup® spring washer assembly the ideal alternative to helical/flat washer assemblies and most other commonly-used washers.
Features• Lobular Configuration • Wide-spaced thread design• Broad flank angle compresses, rather than roll-forms,
threads into the mating material
Benefits• Minimizes debris generation• Forms strong threads in low-ductile materials• Easily removed and reinserted for service in the field
wide spaced thread design
Features• Washer stamped into broad pentagonal shape• Manufacturing method forms burr upwards, producing a
truly flat bearing surface, free of sharp edges• Preassembled to fasteners
Benefits• Can eliminate double washer combinations• Eliminates handling of loose washers and screws• Adapts easily to automatic assembly equipment• Maximizes joint integrity• Helps prevent embedding, notching and marring in
application materials
variety of fasteners styles available
broad pentagonal shape
truly flat bearing surface
annular rings provide 360° seal
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Camtainer® Fastening Systems
FlorTORX® II Floor Screws
Camtainer® fastening systems are ideal for truck assemblies, including FRP/GRP applications.
Features• Low-Profile steel or molded head• Knurled shoulder• TORX® nuts
Benefits• Provides high-torque and excellent structural strength• Provides high resistance to vibration loosening• Tamper resistant
FlorTORX® fasteners form their own mating threads in cross members, easing assembly of truck trailer and other floor-ing operations.
Features• TORX® Drive System• Countersunk head• Twin-lead thread design• Forms own threads
Benefits• Lowers required drive torque• Speeds assembly• Increases resistance to strip-out and pull out
Drilltite® Wall Liner FastenersSpecial combination of features eases assembly and increases reliability of interior plyboard applications.
TORX® nut
TORX® drive
twin-lead thread
Features• Wafer head with locking serrations• Round-body Taptite® threads• Drilltite® self-drilling point• Zinc and yellow chromate finish
Benefits• Self-drilling point an self-tapping threads reduce
assembly steps• Minimizes loosening from vibration• Provides 25-30% greater back-out resistance• Wafer head sits flush with plywood
locking serrations
Drilltite® self-drilling point
round-body Taptite® threads
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Delta PT® Fasteners
PT® Fasteners
Delta PT® fasteners are engineered to create optimal material flow during installation, resulting in better clamp loads and increased joint life in a wide range of plastic materials.
PT® fasteners are engineered to provide increased thread engagement in thermoplastic applications.
Features• Narrow 30° thread profile• Optimum thread pitch• Round body• Recessed thread root
Benefits• Provides maximum resistance to back-out and pull-out• Minimizes boss failure
Duro-PT® FastenersDuro PT® thread cutting fasteners are engineered to meet the demanding requirements of thermoset plastics.
Features• Asymmetrical 30° thread profile, inclined toward load surface• Optimal thread pitch• Recessed thread root• Shank slot
Benefits• Cuts threads in stiffer plastics• Minimizes installation torque• Maximizes assembly performance
Features• Flank geometry engineered to provide better material
flow during installation combined with high flank engagement
• Large fastener cross-section increases shear area and fastener strength
• Optimized pitch allows high clamp loads with smaller contact pressure
Benefits• Minimizes radial stress• Offers increased fatigue life• Provides increased torsional and tensile strength
recessed thread root
30° thread profile
recessed thread root
30° thread profile
shank slot
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Plastite® Fasteners
PlasTORX® Fasteners
Plastite® fasteners combine a unique trilobular body with a narrow thread profile to maximize performance in thermoplastics.
PlasTORX® metal fasteners can be molded directly into plastic, replacing metal stamping and fastener assemblies.
Rivtex® Fastening SystemRivtex® fasteners are an excellent solution for high strength steel sheets and aluminum sheets, where welding is impossible or impractical.
Features• Three thread angel/helix angle combinations available to
meet the needs of specific applications• Trilobular configuration
Benefits• Reduces possibility of boss failure• Increases product reliability• Eliminates need for inserts and lock washers
Features• Hex-lobular TORX® configuration• Flange on top of head• Threaded shank for nut member• Designed to be molded directly into component or carrier
strips
Benefits• Allows multiple fasteners to be installed at one time,
increasing assembly efficiency• Provides maximum resistance to rotation and pull-out• Ideal for materials susceptible to cracking
Features• Clinch studs, clinch nuts and pierce-clinch nuts available• Optimal performance in high strength steel sheets and
thin aluminum sheets• Many automated installation systems available• Can be installed in-die, unlike welding operations
Benefits• Provides high resistance to rotation and push-out• Can replace welding operations and be used with
materials that can not be welded• Can speed the assembly process
narrow thread profile
trilobular body
TORX® configuration
flange
fastener molded into material
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Acument™ Global Technologies North America6125 18 Mile RoadSterling Heights, Michigan, 483141-800-544-6117acument.comcamcarsolutions.comringscrew.com