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TR EPW Self-Extruding Screw

Discover the TR EPW Screw, proudly designed and manufactured in Europe: Revolutionising Fastening for Thin Sheet Metal!

 

The TR EPW Thread-Forming Screw – expertly designed, developed, and patented by TR. This innovative fastener is engineered to significantly reduce assembly times and costs, making it the go-to solution for professionals working with thin sheet metal

Why the TR EPW Screw?

Our self-extruding, high-strength thread-forming screw is a game changer. Unlike traditional flow drill products, the TR EPW Screw can be easily installed by hand using a standard cordless drill, making it incredibly convenient and versatile. It works by aligning to the pilot hole in the sheet metal, forming an extruded collar, and creating a robust thread profile before tightening and clamping securely.

 
 

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Key features & benefits

  • Versatile installation: Manual or robotic
  • Reusable: Strong, long-lasting joints
  • Durable: High stripping torque
  • Secure: Excellent vibration resistance
  • Efficient: Combines thread forming and profile creation
  • Superior hold: High radial compression on the shank
  • Compatible: Works with standard machine screws
  • Special use: Ideal for electrical earth connections
  • Manufactured in house in Europe

 

Tailored solutions

The TR EPW Screw is ideal for thin sheet materials, including steel (0.4-1mm thick) and aluminium (0.4-1.5mm thick). Available in a range of surface coatings, from standard zinc plating to high-corrosion resistant zinc nickel and organic zinc flake, this screw is perfect for diverse applications across industries such as home appliances, automotive, electronics, energy, medical, telecoms, and more. 

Custom solutions manufactured to order in Europe, the TR EPW Screw can be tailored to your specific requirements, with options in material and head styles. Minimum order quantities range from 20,000 to 100,000 pieces, depending on size.

Customisation available

Manufactured to order, our screws can be customised to your specifications, with various materials and head styles. 

 

Explore our full range

Beyond the TR EPW Screw, TR offers a comprehensive selection of fasteners and components, including Self Clinch Fasteners, Blind Rivets, Weld Products, K-Series Nuts, and more.

For detailed technical information or to discuss your project needs, visit our Engineering Knowledge Base or contact our team today.

In the news:

The TR EPW thread-forming screw revolutionises the fastening process for thin sheet metal by cutting assembly time and cost - 12.09.2024

TR Fastenings, part of the Trifast plc group of companies, has relaunched its patented EPW self-extruding thread-forming screw, engineered to significantly cut assembly time and cost. A revolutionary fastening solution, proudly designed and manufactured in Europe, the TR EPW creates its own internal thread in thin sheet metal, and suits the HVAC, automotive, electronics, medical and telecoms industries

 

Why is the TR EPW a game changer?

Unlike traditional flow drill products, the EPW screw can be easily installed by hand with a cordless drill making it extremely convenient and versatile. It works by aligning to the pilot hole in the sheet metal, forming an extruded collar and creating a robust thread profile before tightening and clamping securely, all in one easy step.

 

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Other key features:

  • Can be installed manually and via robotic systems
  • Easily removed and fully reusable for a strong, long-lasting joint
  • Excellent vibration resistance to keep the assembly secure
  • High radial compression on the screw shank for a superior hold
  • Suitable for electrical earth connections
  • Lightweight, practical and strong
  • Manufactured in house in Europe
 

Manufactured in Europe by TR for global markets

Designed, developed and patented by TR, the EPW is an innovative high strength fastener manufactured in TR’s own factory in Italy and available to global markets in a range of materials, sizes and head styles. Surface coatings include standard zinc plating, high-corrosion zinc nickel and organic zinc flake. Effective in use with thin sheet metal, the EPW creates fixtures that are easy to disassemble, enabling users to recycle or reuse parts as and when required. 

The EPW offers cost-effective solutions to users, thanks to its versatility of use, ease of installation and its reliability. It can be used for a variety of materials, including steel (0.4-1mm thick) and aluminium (0.4-1.5mm thick), complementing an already comprehensive product range that includes self-clinch fasteners, blind rivets, welding products and more.

Enrico DeAngelis, Research & Development, TR Italy commented: “The EPW screw represents a significant commitment on our part to provide the finest possible product designs allied to the very best in quality, functionality and versatility. Relaunching this fastener now is perfect timing as customers are coming to us for more cost-effective solutions for thin sheet metal. The success that we feel this product will bring is due to a culmination of factors, including of course the investment that TR has made.”

Published 12.09.2024
 

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TR launches the EPW, a self-extruding high strength Screw for thin sheet metal - 18.12.18

The TR patented fastening solution saves customers time and production costs

TR Fastenings (TR), an international specialist in the design, engineering, manufacture and distribution of industrial and Cat C fastenings, has designed, developed and patented a new fastening solution, the EPW Thread-Forming Screw for thin sheet metal.

The EPW Screw is a self-extruding, high strength thread-form fastener which creates its own female thread in punched sheet metal, thereby dramatically reducing assembly times and costs. The Screw works by being aligned to the pilot hole in the sheet metal, where it then forms the extruded collar, combining the forming of the thread and the creation of a strong extruded profile, before finally tightening and clamping into the metal.

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The key benefits of the EPW Screw include:

  • Removable and re-usable strong screw joint
  • High stripping torque
  • High break loose and prevailing torque
  • Excellent vibration resistance
  • Combined thread forming and creation of strong extruded profile
  • Very high radial compression on screw shank
  • Standard Machine Screws can be used in the thread created by the EPW Screw
  • Can be used for electrical earth connections
  • Suitable for both manual and automated assembly

The Screw is designed to function best in thin sheet materials, typically Steel (0.4-1mm thick) and Aluminium (0.4-1.5mm thick). They are available in a variety of surface coatings from standard zinc plating to zinc nickel and organic zinc flake for higher corrosion resistance. The Screw is suitable for use in a variety of applications for home appliances, automotive, electronics, technology, energy, medical, telecoms and general industry sectors.

Depending on size, the minimum economical manufacturing quantity is approx. 20,000 pieces. 

Karol Gregorczyk, TR VIC Sales and Development Director, comments: “We are committed to providing the highest possible service to our customers, both in terms of the quality products we manufacture and how we deliver and distribute those products. The development and launch of the new EPW Screw is a culmination of the hard work and talent of our TR VIC Italy design team, as well as the significant investment TR has made in the factory.

“The EPW Screw will allow our customers to make significant improvements to their manufacturing processes, reducing production times, increasing efficiency and cost-effectiveness.”

Published 18.12.18
 

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TR Fastenings picks up innovation prize at Fastener Fair Stuttgart - 29.03.19

EPW Screw named winner of F+F magazine’s ‘Route to Fastener Innovation’ award.

TR Fastenings (TR), the global specialist in the design, engineering, manufacture and distribution of industrial fasteners, has been named the winner of Fastener and Fixing (F+F) magazine’s ‘Route to Fastener Innovation 2019’ award for its self-extruding EPW Screw.

A record 27 products were entered into the competition and the TR Screw was announced as the overall winner ahead of two runners up at Fastener Fair Stuttgart on Wednesday 20th March.

The award is designed to ‘underline the key role innovation plays within the fastener and fixing industry’, according to F+F’s deputy editor Claire Aldridge. ‘With the standard of products high, it was difficult to pick between them, however, three products stood out.’

Designed, manufactured and patented at TR VIC in Italy, the EPW Screw is a self-extruding, high strength thread-form fastener which creates its own female thread in punched sheet metal, thereby dramatically reducing assembly times and costs. The Screw works by being aligned to the pilot hole in the sheet metal, where it then forms the extruded collar, combining the forming of the thread and the creation of a strong extruded profile, before finally tightening and clamping into the metal.

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The key benefits of the EPW Screw include:

  • Removable and strong screw joint
  • High stripping torque
  • High break loose and prevailing torque
  • Excellent vibration resistance, meaning it can withstand pressured environments
  • Combined thread forming and creation of strong extruded profile
  • Very high radial compression on screw shank
  • Standard Machine Screws can be used in the thread created by the EPW Screw
 

Commenting on the win, Karol Gregorczyk, Sales and Development Director at TR VIC, said: “It’s fantastic to have received this accolade from F+F and especially to be recognised for innovation, which is something we champion and pride ourselves in at TR. The development of the EPW Screw is a culmination of the hard work and talent of our design team, as well as the significant investment we have made here at TR VIC.

“First and foremost, we are proud that we have delivered a product which allows our customers to make significant improvements to their manufacturing processes, reducing production times and increasing cost-effectiveness.”

Published 29.03.19
 

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