From Thin Sheets to Heavy Load — Integrated Thread Locking Solution
When the parent material is a thin metal sheet (for example 1 mm–5 mm thickness) or the structure is intentionally light-weighted,
thread-connections face special challenges: limited thread engagement depth, reduced contact area, and higher risk of stripping or loosening.
Choosing a fastening solution tailored for thin-sheet applications is not just about having threads—it’s about threads you can trust for the long-haul.
By using reinforced thread profiles or threaded inserts/self-clinching inserts, you increase the thread contact area and engagement depth in thin sheets, thereby avoiding premature thread failure.
Thin-sheet threaded connection design must consider sheet thickness, thread depth, type of insert/thread, and parent-material mechanics to ensure durable fastening under assembly, vibration and repeated service.
Proper design not only boosts strength and reliability but also reduces maintenance, replacement and inventory complexity—ideal for lightweight, slim-profile and high-throughput assembly products.
This thin-sheet strong-thread paradigm offers dependable joining for automotive lightweight interior panels, metal housings of electronics, and thin-walled machine equipment frames.