{"id":17722,"date":"2022-11-23T08:25:40","date_gmt":"2022-11-23T07:25:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.secam-fixation.fr\/fasteners\/"},"modified":"2025-10-29T18:02:22","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T17:02:22","slug":"screws","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/preprod.secam-fixation.com\/en\/screws\/","title":{"rendered":"Screws"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"17722\" class=\"elementor elementor-17722 elementor-35275\" wpc-filter-elementor-widget=\"1\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-407eabe3 elementor-reverse-tablet elementor-reverse-mobile elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"407eabe3\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2fb17988 elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile\" data-id=\"2fb17988\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34c6ccff elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-absolute elementor-widget-tablet__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"34c6ccff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInRight&quot;,&quot;_position&quot;:&quot;absolute&quot;,&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fc386c elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-absolute elementor-widget-tablet__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"1fc386c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_position&quot;:&quot;absolute&quot;,&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e0bf4a0 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-absolute elementor-widget-tablet__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"7e0bf4a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;motion_fx_motion_fx_scrolling&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;motion_fx_translateY_effect&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;motion_fx_translateY_direction&quot;:&quot;negative&quot;,&quot;motion_fx_translateX_effect&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;motion_fx_translateX_direction&quot;:&quot;negative&quot;,&quot;motion_fx_translateX_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;3&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;motion_fx_translateX_affectedRange&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:{&quot;start&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;end&quot;:&quot;82&quot;}},&quot;_position&quot;:&quot;absolute&quot;,&quot;motion_fx_devices&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;],&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;motion_fx_translateY_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:4,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;motion_fx_translateY_affectedRange&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:{&quot;start&quot;:0,&quot;end&quot;:100}}}\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a73376d elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a73376d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;pulse&quot;,&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"464\" height=\"456\" src=\"https:\/\/preprod.secam-fixation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Visserie-home02.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-23301\" alt=\"Visserie Home02 - Vis, inserts et fixations industrielles pour plastiques et composites - SECAM Fixing Solutions\" srcset=\"https:\/\/preprod.secam-fixation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Visserie-home02.png 464w, https:\/\/preprod.secam-fixation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Visserie-home02-300x295.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 464px) 100vw, 464px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4b7d0bf3\" data-id=\"4b7d0bf3\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62f6a099 elementor-headline--style-highlight elementor-widget elementor-widget-animated-headline\" data-id=\"62f6a099\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headline_style&quot;:&quot;highlight&quot;,&quot;marker&quot;:&quot;circle&quot;,&quot;loop&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;highlight_animation_duration&quot;:1200,&quot;highlight_iteration_delay&quot;:8000,&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"animated-headline.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-headline\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-headline-plain-text elementor-headline-text-wrapper\">Screws<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-headline-dynamic-wrapper elementor-headline-text-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb8c302 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bb8c302\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Solutions for thermoplastics<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b7016c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2b7016c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>SECAM has been your partner for over 50 years for the design and industrialization of your inserts for plastic, light alloys and wood. We have a complete range of more than 300 references available in stock.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90e1624 elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"90e1624\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"20997\" class=\"elementor elementor-20997 elementor-35226 elementor-35226\" wpc-filter-elementor-widget=\"1\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9220cd0 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9220cd0\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4db85bf\" data-id=\"4db85bf\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-366947d elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"366947d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/screws\/30-thread-self-drilling-screw\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/preprod.secam-fixation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/secam-hbplast-GB.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-21003\" alt=\"Secam Hbplast Gb - 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Vis, inserts et fixations industrielles pour plastiques et composites - SECAM Fixing Solutions\" srcset=\"https:\/\/preprod.secam-fixation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/secam-hbpal-GB.jpg 500w, https:\/\/preprod.secam-fixation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/secam-hbpal-GB-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/preprod.secam-fixation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/secam-hbpal-GB-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/preprod.secam-fixation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/secam-hbpal-GB-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1284765\" data-id=\"1284765\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-92c9529 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"92c9529\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-518d6b6\" data-id=\"518d6b6\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2b1984 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e2b1984\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Screws for Plastics and Light Alloys<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26e5b12 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"26e5b12\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"secam-self-tapping-screw\"><h2>Solutions for Thermoplastics<\/h2><p>SECAM has been your partner for over 50 years in designing and industrializing screws for plastics and light alloys. We offer a complete range with over 700 references available in stock.<\/p><h3>Technical Screws for Plastics and Light Alloys<\/h3><p>Solutions for Thermoplastics<\/p><p>Fastening plastic or light alloy parts requires specific solutions that ensure optimal mechanical strength while respecting the material properties.<\/p><p>At SECAM, we offer a complete range of screws for plastics, including <a href=\"https:\/\/preprod.secam-fixation.com\/visserie-autotaraudeuse-hbpal-autoformeuse-hbplast\/vis-autoformeuse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">forming screws<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/preprod.secam-fixation.com\/visserie-autotaraudeuse-hbpal-autoformeuse-hbplast\/vis-autotaraudeuse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">self-tapping screws<\/a> specially designed for assembling thermoplastics, thermosets, and light alloys.<\/p><h3>Forming and Self-Tapping: Two Suitable Fastening Principles<\/h3><p>Screws for plastics are distinguished by their ability to create threads directly in the material without prior operations. There are two main technologies:<\/p><h4>Forming Screws<\/h4><p>Plastic forming screws displace the material instead of cutting it, thus creating a thread by deformation. This process avoids chip generation and ensures a clean, solid fastening without material weakening. These screws are perfectly suited for thermoplastics such as PP, ABS, PA, or POM.<\/p><h4>Self-Tapping Screws<\/h4><p>Self-tapping screws create threads by cutting directly into the material. This process suits hard plastics (thermosets) and light alloys like aluminum. These screws provide high mechanical hold, especially in environments exposed to vibrations or repeated mechanical stresses.<\/p><h3>Compatibility with Technical Materials<\/h3><p>Our fastening solutions are designed to meet the needs of many materials, with optimized profiles and geometries.<\/p><h4>Thermoplastics<\/h4><p>Thermoplastics, being flexible and malleable, are particularly suited to forming screws. The thread created by material displacement offers excellent pull-out resistance while maintaining assembly tightness.<\/p><h4>Thermosets<\/h4><p>For rigid and non-reformable materials, self-tapping screws are the ideal solution. Their cutting ability allows precise and secure fastening without risk of cracking.<\/p><h4>Light Alloys<\/h4><p>In alloys such as aluminum or magnesium, self-tapping screws ensure excellent holding power, even without pre-drilling. Their tip shape is designed to guarantee immediate anchoring and quick installation.<\/p><h3>Advantages of Our Screws for Plastics and Light Alloys<\/h3><ul><li>Quick installation without prior tapping or inserts<\/li><li>Excellent mechanical resistance to pull-out and shear<\/li><li>Partial removability: some screws can be removed up to 10 times without significant thread damage<\/li><li>Time savings and reduced production costs<\/li><\/ul><p>While they do not fully replace the performance of an insert + screw assembly, self-tapping and forming screws offer an effective solution in many industrial cases.<\/p><h3>Application Fields<\/h3><p>Our screws are used in many industrial sectors to assemble plastic or light metal parts, including:<\/p><ul><li>Automotive: fastening dashboards, door panels, enclosures, and interior elements<\/li><li>Electronics: assembling shells, printed circuit boards, technical enclosures<\/li><li>Industrial Equipment: fastening covers, boxes, mechanical components<\/li><\/ul><p>These screws are also popular for everyday objects, household appliances, and product design applications.<\/p><h3>Engineering Tailored to Your Projects<\/h3><p>Unsure which type of screw to choose for your application? Our <a href=\"https:\/\/secam-fixing.com\/engineering\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">engineering service<\/a> assists you in selecting the fastening solutions suitable for your material, mechanical constraints, and production rate. We guide you to optimize your assemblies in collaboration with your R&amp;D and production teams.<\/p><h3>Need a Quote or Technical Advice?<\/h3><p>Whether you seek forming screws for thermoplastics or self-tapping screws for rigid plastics and light alloys, our team is at your disposal.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/secam-fixing.com\/en\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Contact us now<\/a> for personalized support, quick quotes, or sampling.<\/p><p>Choose SECAM Screws for high-performance, durable assemblies perfectly adapted to modern plastic and metal materials.<\/p><\/section>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-dce6b43 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"dce6b43\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container 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It is especially suited for flexible thermoplastics as it does not generate chips. Conversely, a self-tapping screw cuts material to form its own thread, making it more suitable for rigid plastics or light alloys. The choice depends on the material nature and the assembly's mechanical requirements.<\/p>\r\n  <\/details>\r\n\r\n  <details>\r\n    <summary>Can these screws be used without metal inserts?<\/summary>\r\n    <p>Yes, forming and self-tapping screws are designed for use without metal inserts. They screw directly into the material, saving time and reducing costs. However, for assemblies subjected to frequent disassembly or high stress, using inserts may still be advisable.<\/p>\r\n  <\/details>\r\n\r\n  <details>\r\n    <summary>Which materials are compatible with forming and self-tapping screws?<\/summary>\r\n    <p>These screws suit thermoplastics (PP, ABS, POM...), thermosets (polyester, epoxy resins...), and light alloys like aluminum or magnesium. 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