Fast Facts:
- Exceptional torque capability.
- High-speed assembly.
- Provides high-strength threads in thin materials starting at 0.5mm.
- Increased thread strength.
- Safeguard design avoids overtightening problems such as thread stripping.
- Assembly applications include tubular steel, hydroformed parts, magnesium castings, and aluminum extrusions.
Specifications:
- Sizes: M6, M8, M10 and M12
- Headforms: Large flange
- Shape: Hexagon
- Material: Steel Zinc plated to BS 3382 and clear passivated to achieve 240 hours resistance to red corrosion (ASTM B117) Hexavalent Chromium-free
For assistance with hexagonal hole production, see our 74290 tool. The 74290 tool allows customers to benefit from the non-rotational properties of hexagonal inserts compared with round inserts. This is achieved by drilling a round hole, then inserting the 74290 tool and forming a hex hole.