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MaggCert™ Threaded Insert for Magnesium

Virtually eliminates serviceability problems caused by galvanic corrosion.

 

Overview

MaggCert™ threaded insert is a thread forming insert for magnesium automotive components that allows

machine screws to be applied at final assembly and later removed and reinstalled for servicing. It bypasses

the need for hole tapping operations, minimizes debris generation during installation, virtually eliminates

serviceability problems caused by galvanic corrosion. MaggCert threaded inserts combine high

mechanical strength and quick removal and reinsertion of screws, without serious concerns over galvanic

corrosion. They provide a securely anchored joint and establish a fastening point for standard machine screws.

Features

  • MagForm® external threads
  • Standard Machine Screw interal threads
  • Torx Plus® Drive System

Benefits

  • Eliminates need to tap threads
  • Makes magnesium joints fully serviceable
  • Requires minimal end load to start
  • Virtually eliminates thread forming debris
  • Eliminates magnesium thread damage during service
  • Uses machine screws at final assembly

 

Applications

  • Engine Block
  • Radiator Supports
  • Seat Frames
  • Cross Car Beams
  • Power Tools

 

TORX PLUS® Maxx Hold & Drive System

Addresses assembly speed, downtime, worker comfort, scrapped and

reworked component issues even more effectively.

 

Overview

For years, the TORX Plus® Drive System has been regarded as the premium standard in fastener drive

systems. In fact, the TORX Plus® Drive System has outperformed and outlasted every competitive fastener

drive system available.Now the standard rises even higher with TORX Plus® Maxx Hold & Drive design.

This enhanced, high strength stem drive version of the TORX Plus® Drive System addresses assembly

speed, downtime, worker comfort, scrapped and reworked component issues even more effectively.

TORX Plus® Maxx Hold & Drive allows the highest level of torque delivery that can be placed on the end of

a fastener or ball stud versus previous design methods.

 

Features

  • Allows a threaded part to be held by the TORX Plus® Maxx stem end while the nut is rotated
  • Engineered high-torque solution to holding a stud in place as a nut is tightened
  • Drive lobes that extend into the threaded portion of the fastener point and fully engages the drive socket

Benefits

  • Extremely high level of torque delivery in a small envelope
  • Extended tooling life
  • Eliminates thread damage and other failures experienced with alternate designs

Specifications

  • Available for M3.5 through M24 thread sizes

Industry Applications

  • Drive Train
  • Steering
  • Suspension