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
Cambolt
Main properties
• Size range M10 to M20
• Washer Ø 32-45 mm
• Eccentricity 2.5-5 mm
• Property class : 8.8-12.9
• Coating : Zink Flake or others according to request
Competencies
• Optimized design: assembled washer and milled groove
• Alternative versions (with forged grooves and integrated washer)
• Full systems with complementary products like counter-washer and nut can be supplied
Applications
• Suspension systems
• Adjustment of camber /toe angle
• Multilink Systems
• Light truck
Wheel Bolt
Main properties
• Size range M12-M18
• Property class: 8.8-10.9 (special characteristics according to specific request can be managed)
• Special coatings, with strong rust resistance, developed internally by Agrati, in light or black finishing
Competencies
• Wheel bolt design can be realized with single piece design or with conical/spherical captive washer
• Special coatings or finishings can be provided
• Stability and reliability on multi-tightening can be guaranteed
• Aesthetic properties can be evaluated
Applications
• Fixations of wheel rims to hub
• Specific stud for big dimensions of wheels
Chassis Bolt
Main properties
• Size range M8 to M20
• Single-piece parts or bolt with captive washers
• Property class: 8.8 – 12.9
Competencies
• High strength bolts with customized requirements
• Standardized or special drive styles can be designed
• Advanced coating systems to provide high corrosion resistance
Applications
• Suspensions
• Steering system
• Brakes
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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