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EJOT - Acupoint

EJOT - Acupoint

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®

Acupoint Anti-Cross-Threading Feature

When a rotating fastener is misaligned with a Benefits


tapped hole, a no-start condition or cross thread- n resists cross-threading and no-start conditions
ing can occur. The Acupoint® feature was develop- to reduce assembly problems
ed to overcome both of these assembly problems. n rapid engagement improves productivity
n compansates for off-angle and off-center
As the fastener is driven, the Acupoint® feature conditions
locates the tapped hole and provides proper
alignment to ensure positive thread engagement

Features
n truncated spherical point quickly locates te hole
to help align the fastener
n point length minimizes application interference
n economical design since the point is roll formed
n point length and diameter designed to avoid
Specifications thread engagement in misaligned conditions
Thread Design:
metric
(others on request)

Size: Excellent Performance in Off-Angle and Off-


2.5 - 10 mm Center Conditions
During initial laboratory testing, the Acupoint®
Head Design: fastener has shown excellent perfomance in off-
n raised head n raised countersunk head angle and off-center positions when compared to
n countersunk head n hexacon head machine screws. Fasteners with the Acupoint®
(all types also as a round washer head screw) feature showed a 97% starting rate at an off-angle
of 30°. A machine screw had a 0% starting rate at
Drive System: 15°.
n cross recess n TORX®
n TORXplus ®
n security drives In the off-center position, the Acupoint® design
(all cross recess and TORX® drives are also showed a good start 100% of the time at 2.40 mm
available as combi drives) off center and 91% at 2.90 mm. A machine screw
demonstrated a 73% starting rate at 2.40 mm and
Specials: 44% starting rate at 2.90 mm.
Special variations are available.
(double end studs, collar studs, external TORX®,
etc.) Acupoint®, TORX® und TORXplus® are registered trademarks of
Fa. Camcar Textron, Rockford / Illinois.

For further information please contact T. Lückel, Tel. +49 2751 529-438, Fax 529-98 438, e-mail: [email protected]

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