TORX PLUS® MAXX Drive System

Product catalog summary

Introduction
The TORX Plus® Maxx High Strength Hold & Drive System by Acument® Global Technologies is an advanced version of the TORX Plus® Drive System, known for its superior performance in fastener drive systems. This system enhances assembly speed, reduces downtime, and improves worker comfort while minimizing scrap and rework.

Features

Allows a threaded part to be held by the TORX Plus® Maxx stem end while the nut is rotated.
Engineered for high-torque solutions to hold a stud in place as a nut is tightened.
Drive lobes extend into the threaded portion of the fastener point, fully engaging the drive socket.

Benefits

Delivers extremely high torque in a compact design.
Extends tooling life.
Prevents thread damage and other failures common with alternative designs.
Achieves traditional seating torques on stud products.

Specifications

Available for thread sizes M3.5 (#8) through M24 (7/8”).

Industry Applications

Drive Train
Steering
Suspension

Performance Specifications
The TORX PLUS® MAXX lobes extend into the conical area of the fastener and assembly tool, achieving seating torques of 65-70% of blind hole torque. The system typically achieves 90-95% of blind hole torque before failure, significantly outperforming standard TORX Plus® systems.

Performance Data
The document includes detailed performance data for various fastener sizes and materials, highlighting the superior torsional strength of the TORX Plus® Maxx system compared to standard TORX Plus® systems. For example, the M6 x 1.0 fastener with zinc electroplate achieves a maximum torsional strength of 21.2 Nm, with the TORX Plus® Maxx achieving 20.11 Nm, representing 95% of the fastener's torsional strength.

Conclusion
The TORX Plus® Maxx High Strength Stem Drive System offers enhanced torque delivery, improved assembly efficiency, and reduced component failures, making it a superior choice for demanding applications in the automotive and manufacturing industries.

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TORX Plus® Maxx High Strength Hold & Drive System Acument® Global Technologies Quality first. Engineered to last.™ Applied solutions. For years, the TORX Plus® Drive System has been regarded as the premium standard in fastener drive systems. In fact, the TORX Plus® Drive System has outperformed and outlasted every competitive fastener drive system available. Now the standard rises even higher with TORX Plus® Maxx Hold & Drive design. This enhanced, high strength stem drive version of the TORX Plus® Drive System addresses assembly speed, downtime, worker comfort, scrapped and reworked component issues even more effectively. TORX Plus® Maxx High Strength Drive System allows the highest level of torque delivery that can be placed on the end of a fastener or ball stud versus previous design methods. Features • Allows a threaded part to be held by the TORX Plus® Maxx stem end while the nut is rotated • Engineered high-torque solution to holding a stud in place as a nut is tightened • Drive lobes that extend into the threaded portion of the fastener point and fully engages the drive socket Benefits • Extremely high level of torque delivery in a small envelope • Extended tooling life • Eliminates thread damage and other failures experienced with alternate designs • Traditional seating torques can be attained on stud products Specifications • Available for M3.5 (#8) through M24 (7/8”) thread sizes Quality first. Engineered to last.™ The best fastener drive system available gets even better. TORX Plus® Maxx Stems allow the highest level of torque that can be applied to a fastener versus previous design methods. Assembly speed, downtime, worker comfort, scrap and rework are all improved while attaining the tightest joints possible for an improved product. Industry Applications • Drive Train • Steering • Suspension Acument® Global Technologies North America 6125 18 Mile Road Sterling Heights, Michigan, 48314 1-800-544-6117 acument.com camcarsolutions.com ringscrew.com ©2007-2008 Acument® Intellectual Properties, LLC. Acument®, CAMCAR®, Quality first. Engineered to last.™, and Torx Plus® are trademarks of Acument Intellectual Properties, LLC

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