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
Drive-Shaft Bolt
Main properties
• Size range M10 to M16
• Single piece parts or bolts with captive washers
• Property class 8.8-10.9
Competencies
• Standardized or special drive styles can be designed
• Anti-loosening features through locking patches
Applications
• Transmission systems
• Half-shafts to hubs
Bearing Bolt
Main properties
• Size range M12 to M24
• Tight tolerances to ensure long life to the bearing
• Hollowed parts to allow an inside lubricating system
• Cleanliness requirements can be guaranteed
Competencies
• Dedicated production process to guarantee reliability in critical applications
• Conversion of technology from machining to forging for costs optimization
Applications
• Gearbox shafts
• Gearbox case
Creative Engine Bolt
Main properties
• Size range M8 to M20
• Cleanliness requirements can be guaranteed
• Property class : 8.8-12.9
• Property class over 12.9 can be managed according to customer request
• Rolling after Heat Treatment
Competencies
• Dedicated production process to guarantee reliability in critical applications
• High and very high mechanical properties can be managed
Applications
• Cylinder head
• Conrod
• Main bearing
• Flywheel
• Pulley bolt
• Other engine applications
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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