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Does a TAPTITE 2000® fastener require more torque than a machine screw to be installed?

April 26, 2017fastener installed Machine require screw taptite torque

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Does a TAPTITE 2000® fastener require more torque than a machine screw to be installed?

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• Yes, a TAPTITE 2000® fastener requires more torque than a machine screw due to the fact that the screw forms its own threads in an untapped hole eliminating the need and extra cost of pre-tapping.