We develop the best solution tailored to the customers needs, either independently or based on the provided customer design
Over time, Agrati has also specialized in the production of nuts.
Nearly 2 million nuts are produced each month, and over the years, all stages of the process have been perfected, from design to shipment, in order to ensure increasingly high standards of quality and safety, resulting in zero defects in the product.
Applications fields
Engineered components used in several automotive applications
Body & Interior
Chassis
Electrification
Powertrain
Threaded Insert
Competencies
• Knurling obtained by cold extrusion to ensure tighter tolerances, bringing to controlled interference levels with the aluminum counterpart
• Internal thread 100% mechanically controlled
• Controlled perpendicularity tolerance between the knurling feature / thread axis and the flange bearing surface
Main properties
•Size: M12 – M16
• Property class 8 – 10
• Insert to be pressed into the aluminum component
Applications
• Braking calipers
• Aluminum suspension components
Flag Nut
Competencies
• The design of the sheet metal flag is customized in view of the specific counterpart
• Prevailing torque properties can be provided
Main properties
• Size: M6 – M20
• Anti-rotation effect of the nut
• Help the automatic assembly process
Applications
• Suspensions
Wheel Nut
Competencies
• Different nut designs are available
• Stainless-steel caps can be assembled on the nuts, to ensure corrosion resistance and aesthetic functions
Main properties
• Size: M12-M14
• Property class: 8 – 9
• Watertightness of assembled stainless steel cap
Applications
• Fixations of wheel rims to hub
Chassis Nut
Competencies
• Standardized or special drive styles can be designed
• Advanced coating systems to provide high corrosion resistance and controlled friction coefficient
• Prevailing torque properties can be provided (nylon rings or metallic deformation)
• Products available with captive-washers too
• Lightweight design can be provided
Main properties
• Size: M5 – M20
• Property class 8 – 12
Applications
• Suspensions
• Steering system
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
Competencies
• Special coating developed by Agrati Performance for multi-tightening
• Engineering development of special geometries
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
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
Competencies
• Agrati patent for the safety system
• In -ouse development engineering for new Monolock
• Responsible for validation test management for new Monolock development
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
Applications
• Wheels (center lock)
Threaded Insert
Competencies
• Metal insert for plastic reinforcement
• Anti-rotation performance
• Different geometries and features can be provided
Main properties
• Size: M5-M6
• Propety class
Applications
• Application in plastic components
Spacer Nut
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
Main properties
• Size: M16-M20
• Aluminum material
Applications
• Battery pack
Nut with Sealing Functions
Competencies
• Different sealing solutions can be provided on fastener elements
• O-rings
• Special sealing patches
• Vulcanized rubbers
Main properties
• Property class: 8 – 10
• Size: M6 – M24
• Sealing function in the threaded area and/or on the bearing surface
Applications
• Battery pack
• Power electronics
Pipe Nut
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.
Main properties
•Size: M12-M16
• Property class 8-10
Applications
• Nuts for sheet metal components
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