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Thread Engagement Length
Download our technical guide on the recommended minimum lengths of engaged thread, including a table and definitions on the subject.
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Technical Information on Length of Engaged Thread
If you have to install screws in a cut internal thread and you want to ensure the full strength of the connection, you should determine the minimum length of engaged thread.
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When screws are installed into internal threads and full load-bearing capacity is required, the minimum thread engagement lengths have to be defined. These minimum lengths depend on the strength of the material from which the component is made. Learn more in our technical information:
- Recommended minimum lengths of engaged thread in cut internal threads on components
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