S-96817A115 Length 5 mm Tapping Screws

Key Features & Benefits at a Glance

• Superior corrosion resistance with zinc-plated steel construction, ensuring long-term reliability in various industrial environments.
• Enhanced torque transmission and reduced cam-out using the Torx Plus IP5 drive, providing secure installation and minimizing tool wear.
• Strong, reliable thread formation in plastics through the TRS thread forming design, eliminating the need for pre-tapped holes and reducing assembly time.
• Maximum holding power and vibration resistance with a fully threaded shank, ensuring a secure and permanent fastening in plastic materials.
• Consistent performance and easy installation with a blunt tip and standard pan head, allowing for straightforward alignment and flush seating.
• Precision fit and reduced material stress due to the M1.6 metric size and 0.64 mm thread pitch, ideal for delicate plastic components.
• Compliance with global environmental standards, meeting RoHS 3 and REACH regulations for safe and sustainable industrial use.

Professional Applications & Engineering Value

This M1.6 TRS thread forming screw is engineered to address common challenges in plastic assembly, such as strip-out and material cracking. The zinc-plated steel offers excellent durability against environmental factors, while the Torx Plus IP5 drive ensures high torque transfer with minimal slippage, crucial for automated or high-volume production lines. Its thread forming action creates strong, clean threads in plastics without generating chips, reducing the risk of contamination and improving joint integrity. Ideal for applications in electronics enclosures, automotive plastic components, and consumer goods, this screw provides reliable fastening in plastic with consistent clamp load and vibration resistance, enhancing product lifespan and performance.

Specification Summary & Compliance

This screw features a metric M1.6 size with an approximate thread pitch of 0.64 mm and a length of 5 mm, ensuring precise dimensional accuracy suitable for standard plastic fastening. It complies with common thread forming standards for TRS tapping screws and is manufactured to meet RoHS 3 (2015/863/EU) and REACH (EC 1907/2006) regulations, confirming its adherence to environmental and safety requirements in industrial applications.