We offer our OEM and Tier 1 customers the most innovative solutions and meet even their most specific requirements
Agrati produces over 5 million screws every day, primarily dedicated to the automotive market. In order to ensure high standards of quality, nearly all processes, such as tooling, wire drawing, cold forging, thread rolling, and heat treatments, are carried out internally or, in some specific cases, through qualified suppliers. This allows us to offer our OEM and Tier 1 customers the most innovative solutions and meet even their most specific requirements.
Applications fields
Engineered components used in several automotive applications
Body / Interior / Safety
Chassis
Electrification
Powertrain
Bell Screw
Main properties
•Size range M10
Property class: 8.8 – 10.9
Patch application can be managed to guarantee thread locking performances
Competencies
• Optimized forging process to obtain the special head shape
Dedicated controls to guarantee high quality levels
Applications
• Standardized solution for seating frames fastenings
Shoulder Bolt
Main properties
• Size range M6 – M16
• Property class: 8.8 – 12.9
• Coatings: Zink Flake or Electrolytic
Competencies
• Calibrated shoulder realized directly by forging
• Different head styles are available
• Knurled version available
Applications
• Safety belt joints
• Seating systems
• All specific use where the screws has a not simple handling during the tightening activities
Weld Stud
Main properties
• Size range M5 – M8
• Compatibility with existing welding equipments
Competencies
• Optimized geometry to simplify the production process
Applications
• Fastening systems for BIW applications
• Grounding studs
Applications fields
Engineered components used in several automotive applications
Self Forming Screws into Metal
Main properties
• Assembly into aluminum, zinc, steel and magnesium.
• Emphasis on compact application designs.
• Temperature expansion /contraction.
• Reusability and decreased debris generation.
Advanced coating solutions for enhanced multi-tightening performance
Main properties
• The coefficient of friction remains complaint within the specified range (6 points) throughout 5 tightening cycles
• Weight reduction compared to standard steel solution
Competencies
• Special coating developed by Agrati Performance for multi-tightening
• Engineering development of special geometries
Applications
• Wheels (Bolts / Nuts)
• Battery packs (cover)
• Body area
• Chassis area
• Interiors area
Anti-Cross Threading
Main properties
• Fixed Cross-Threading
• Improve assembly ease
• Eliminates hand starting
• Assist in alignment
• Clears paint filled threads
• Unaffected by installation speed
Self Forming Screws into Plastic
Main properties
• Suitable for a wide range of plastic, thermoplastics, thermosets and composite materials.
• Maximum resistance to back-out and pull-out.
• Minimizes boss failure.
• Resistance to vibration loosening.
• High strength and in-place reliability.
• Achieve higher clamp loads and seating torques.
• Use the same hole without loss in performance.
Self Forming Screws for sheet Metal
Main properties
• For direct mounting into steel or light alloy sheet metal without prehole.
• Reduction of the overall weight of the component or assembly.
• Short assembly time when using high speed screw drivers.
• No need of counternuts or other fasteners, reduction in the number of assembly.
• Economized production sequence by direct mounting without stamping.
The ultimate customization and security solution
Main properties
• Customizable key geometry
• Customizable cover geometry
• Responsible for validation test management for new Monolock development
• Possibility to paint the cover + apply markings/text
• Safety system integrated in the Monolock (quick release mechanism)
• Dedicated Tool to apply the correct torque
• Raw material: aluminum; steel; titanium
Competencies
• Agrati patent for the safety system
• In -ouse development engineering for new Monolock
• Responsible for validation test management for new Monolock development
Applications
• Wheels (center lock)
Threaded Insert
Main properties
• Size: M5-M6
• Propety class
Competencies
• Metal insert for plastic reinforcement
• Anti-rotation performance
• Different geometries and features can be provided
Applications
• Application in plastic components
Spacer Nut
Main properties
• Size: M16-M20
• Aluminum material
Competencies
• Multi functional fastener element
• Specific design to reinforce the battery pack structure in the joint positions
• Sealing performances to be guaranteed in combination with the counterbolts
Applications
• Battery pack
Nut with Sealing Functions
Main properties
• Property class: 8 – 10
• Size: M6 – M24
• Sealing function in the threaded area and/or on the bearing surface
Competencies
• Different sealing solutions can be provided on fastener elements
• O-rings
• Special sealing patches
• Vulcanized rubbers
Applications
• Battery pack
• Power electronics
Pipe Nut
Main properties
•Size: M12-M16
• Property class 8-10
Competencies
• Suitable materials for the welding process.
• Agrati optimized design is made by assembled metal sheet and special nut: nut with property class 8 or 10, metal sheet suitable for welding operations.
Applications
• Nuts for sheet metal components
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