Delta PT®

Calculable Extra Performance

“The Delta PT® has an optimum geometry
which favours the working of the plastic
during the screwing process, and which
reduces the damaging generation of heat.”

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The Fastener for Plastics


The plastic connector
The DELTA PT® screw is the result of many years of
experience in direct fastening into thermoplastics.

Thread Angle Geometry

The newly developed thread flank geometry allows

an unimpeded material flow, and reduces heat built
up that could potential damage the plastic.

Thread Pitch Stress Area

An optimal pitch design leads to a high clamp The increased V-shaped stress area ensures high
load, while causing only low surface pressures. torsional strength and tensile strength.
This reduces preload loss, thus making it resistant
against vibration.

Clamp Load Oriented Design – the DELTA CALC® Computer Simulation

Program
Along with improved technical features, a calculati- This calculation program enables qualitative predic-
on program was also developed for the DELTA PT® tions on how the joint will behave under both static
screw. The program can simulate and predict how and dynamic loading. It makes it possible to lay out
the screw will perform in a given plastic. joints that last, which means safety and reliability.

The program is based on VDI 2230, and it allows For further questions on DELTA CALC® calculations,
clamp load oriented designs. please consult your partner at Bossard Engineering.
It can be used to make theoretical estimates of
fastened joints in thermoplastics and provides
guidance on dimensioning. It also can predict the
lifespan and durability under the influence of a given
temperature.

Advantages at a Glance §§ High torsional strength

§§ Permits shorter screws and/or smaller diam-
§§ Minimum radial stress due to narrow flank eters compared with conventional plastic
angle fasteners
§§ Optimum material flow during installation §§ High strength material – heat treated steel
§§ Optimized thread pitch increases vibration property class PT10
resistance §§ The DELTA PT® calculation program allows
§§ Substantially increased service life of the joint vclamp load oriented designs
§§ High tensile strength

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Boss Geometry

0,3 - 0,5 x d1
D
For all conventional plastics up to E=20 000 N/mm2.
de
OutsideØD =2xd
Pilot holed = 0.8 x d1
Engagement te = 2 x d1 II

L= 1,1-1,2 x te

te
Edge relief de = d1 + 0.2 mm d

II
d1 = Nominal diameter of the screw

For reinforced plastics E > 20’000 N/mm2

tests are recommended.

Calculation Program

Based on VDI 2230, it permits clamp load oriented

joints.

The applicability can then be tested/verified by

a Bossard engineer.

What should one consider during §§ Application tests should be carried out to verify
installation? calculated values, to check for repeatability and
to uncover unforeseen influences.
§§ Safe and cost-effective joints can only be §§ Please consult us early in the design stage if
obtained by using torque controlled or torque parts are considered for automated assem-
angle controlled power drivers. Low stress bly. By doing so, fasteners can be defined and
forming requires heat, which is generated by produced accordingly, to meet the automated
friction during the thread forming process. assembly quality. (Lead time for these types
§§ The driving speed should lie between 300 and of fasteners is about 10 – 16 weeks). Typically,
800 rpm. Both air powered and electrical pow- «off-the-shelf fasteners» are not suited for
ered screwdrivers can be used. automated assembly.

Calculating the Torque

4 1 Driving torque
For a safe joint, the difference between the driving 2 Bearing area
torque (Me) and the stripping torque (Mü) must 3 Tightening
be as large as possible. Bossard engineering can 4 Stripping torque
or breaking torque,
assist you determining true installation parame- 3 respectively
ters, through applications testing on parts that are
going to be used in the actual assembly. The optimal 1 2
tightening torque M to be set on the screwdriver is
established based on customer requirements. The
results are then documented in a technical report.

Subject to change without notice. Please refer to your local Bossard E-Shop for the current assortment and dimensions.
Other variants upon request.

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Product overview


Flat head screws with Torx plus® / Autosert® WN 5454
1 BN 20167 | Stainless Steel A2

d 25 30 35 40
d1 2,5 3 3,5 4 d 25 30 35 40
d2 5 6 7 8 8 1 1

c 8 IP 10 IP 15 IP 20 IP 10 1 1 1 1

A~ 2,4 2,8 3,35 3,95 L 12 1 1 1

min. 0,7 0,75 0,95 1,1 14 1 1

t
max. 0,9 1 1,3 1,45 16 1 1

Subject to change without notice. Please refer to your local Bossard E-Shop for the current assortment and dimensions.
Other variants upon request.

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Oval head screws with Torx plus® / Autosert® WN 5452
1 BN 20166 | INOX A2

d 25 30 35 40 50 d 25 30 35 40 50
d1 2,5 3 3,5 4 5 8 1 1 1

d2 4,4 5,3 6,1 7 8,8 10 1 1 1 1

k 1,9 2,3 2,7 3,1 3,5 12 1 1 1 1

c 8 IP 10 IP 15 IP 20 IP 25 IP L 14 1 1 1

A~ 2,4 2,8 3,35 3,95 4,5 16 1 1 1

min. 0,8 1 1,1 1,4 1,5 20 1 1 1 1

t
max. 1 1,3 1,5 1,8 1,9 25 1 1 1

Oval head screws with pressed-on disc, with Torx plus® / Autosert® WN 5451
1 BN 20040 | zinc plated, 1 BN 20165 | Stainless Steel A2

d 22 25 30 35 40 50 60
5 1

6 1 11

8 1 11 11 1

d 22 25 30 35 40 50 60 10 1 11 11 1 11

d1 2,2 2,5 3 3,5 4 5 6 12 11 11 1 11 1

d2 5 5,5 6,5 7,5 9 11 13,5 14 11 1 11 1 11

L
k 1,6 1,9 2,3 2,7 3,1 3,5 4,2 16 11 1 11 1 11

s 0,6 0,7 0,8 0,9 1 1,2 1,4 18 11 11 1 11

c 6 IP 8 IP 10 IP 15 IP 20 IP 25 IP 30 IP 20 11 1 11 1 11

A~ 1,75 2,4 2,8 3,35 3,95 4,5 5,6 25 11 1 11 1 11

min. 0,65 0,8 1 1,1 1,4 1,5 1,9 30 1 11

t
max. 0,85 1 1,3 1,5 1,8 1,9 2,4 35 11

Subject to change without notice. Please refer to your local Bossard E-Shop for the current assortment and dimensions.
Other variants upon request.

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