Thread-forming screws for plastics and metals – chipless and secure
Thread-forming screws from OEB are ideal for direct fastening in plastics and metals – without any chip formation. When screwed in, they form a process-reliable, resilient internal thread that reliably holds even under high loads. Whether thermoplastic, thermoset, aluminum or steel: Our screws impress with high torsional strength, durable connection and easy-to-install handling – also available at short notice in larger quantities.
Your Benefits at a Glance
Chipless grooving without material loss
No nuts or cutting operations
Minimal radial stress in the material
High torsional strength and holding power
Shorter and lighter screws possible
Target groups & areas of application
Thread-forming screws are ideal for applications where reliable direct fastening is required without chips and additional threading steps. In plastics and light metal processing, they ensure stable, maintenance-free connections and enable short assembly times – even with demanding component structures.
Versatile – the right screw solution for every industry
- Electrical and electronics industry
- Plastics Processing
- Telecommunications
- Machine and housing construction
- Sheet metal and light metal processing
- Container and apparatus construction
- Medical technology
- Defense industry
- Agriculture / Farming
Overview of turned parts and alternatives
In addition to our thread-forming screws, we also offer suitable turned parts for direct screwing, thread-cutting versions and special solutions according to drawings. This means you get the right technology for every connection situation – from a single source.
Thread-forming screws individually tailored to your requirements
Do you need thread-forming screws that are precisely matched to your component, the material used or your assembly technology? OEB develops and manufactures screw solutions that are individually tailored to plastic and metal connections – for maximum process reliability, long durability and optimum assembly properties. Whether for thermoplastics, thermosets, light metals or die-cast parts: We precisely match the shape, geometry, material and surfaces to your application. Typical individualizations:
- Special dimensions in length or thread diameter
- Material-adapted thread forms (e.g. KTG double thread, DIN 7500)
- Screws for very thin wall thicknesses or delicate components
- Specific drives for automated assembly processes
- Adapted end processing or screwing behavior
Materials & Standards
We manufacture thread-forming screws from steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass and other light metals – tailored to the requirements of the material used. All manufacturing steps are carried out according to DIN 7500, DIN 13 or material-specific standards for direct screwing. On request, we also develop material-adapted special solutions with industry-specific test and verification documents.
Case-hardened steel
Tempered steel
- e.g. 1.5523, tempered to 1000 + 200 N/mm²
Stainless steel
- e.g. 1.4567
Aluminum
Brass
Copper
Other light metals on request
Specifications
Our thread-forming screws cover a broad spectrum: For plastic applications, we offer OEB-Plast and KTG screws with 30°/60° threads, single or double-start. For metals (e.g. DIN 7500), metric versions from M2–M10 are available. We use case-hardened or tempered steel, stainless steel 1.4567 and non-ferrous metals as materials. Common drives are slotted, Phillips, Torx, internal hexagon, Iseka and others. The head shapes range from hexagon to countersunk to flange head. Surfaces are e.g. galvanized, nickel-plated, Delta-Tone, Dacromet or Geomet – all according to VDA standard. Special dimensions, end processing and post-processing can be realized on request. Documentations such as EMPB, VDA or PPAP are available on a project-related basis.
Thread forms
- For plastic: OEB-Plast, KTG with 30°/60° flanks
- For metal: Metric thread according to DIN 7500 / DIN 13
- Single or double start (high/low) depending on the application
Drive types
- Slotted, Phillips (form H/Z), combination Phillips
- Internal hexagon, Torx / internal hexagon socket
- T-Multidrive, Iseka, Tri-Wing, one-way
- With and without locking version
Head shapes
- Hexagon head
- Cylinder head
- Countersunk head
- Oval head
- Raised countersunk head
- Flange head
Dimensions
- Thread diameter: 1.6 – 10 mm
- Lengths: 3 – 160 mm (from 60 mm only with partial thread 4 × d)
- Special dimensions on request
Additional processing
End machining:
- Shaft slots
- Contact dome
- Contact tip
- Pin
- Other as required
- Machining post-processing
Surfaces
- All common
- Galvanized (CrVI-free, RoHS compliant)
- Nickel-plated
- Chromated
- Delta Tone and Seal
- Dacromet
- Geomet etc. according to the specifications of the automotive and electrical industries (VDA standard)
- All surfaces approved according to DIN/ISO/EN are supplied for the galvanic surfaces
Product types
| Product |
|---|
| Screws for thermoplastic plastics: Thread-forming screws for direct screwing into plastic |
| KTG screws for thermoplastic plastics: Single or double-start thread (high, low) |
| Stock program: Thread-forming screws for plastics: OEB-Plast |
Exemplary applications of thread-forming screws
Thread-forming screws are used wherever components are to be permanently and precisely connected – without chip formation or rework.
What our customers say
The thread-forming screws from OEB have become the standard solution for us – both for plastic and light metal housings. The assembly runs reliably, without chips, and we save ourselves separate threading steps.
Contact us today
Whether for thermoplastics, light metals or die-cast-based constructions – we advise you personally, solution-oriented and with technical know-how. Our team will accompany you from the selection of the optimal screw geometry to the economical implementation in series. Contact us – we will supply you with the right screw solution for your direct screwing.
