The highly anticipated Genesis GV90 electric SUV introduces a bold new standard in luxury vehicle architecture. Underneath its refined exterior lies a lightened, ultra-rigid chassis built around cast and extruded aluminum structural components - an environment where reliable metal-to-metal joining is critical.
To meet these demanding multi-material assembly requirements, Hyundai Motor Group has specified TAPTITE® PRO® thread-forming fasteners (M8 and M12 sizes) across the aluminum body assembly of the GV90.
Why TAPTITE® PRO® for Structural Aluminum Body Assembly?
Joining aluminum structural members presents unique challenges for automotive OEMs, particularly regarding thread stripping, galling, and maintaining joint integrity under dynamic operating loads.
TAPTITE® PRO® fasteners feature an innovative Parabolic Profile™ thread form combined with the proven TRILOBULAR® cross-section, making them the ideal choice for light alloy applications:
- Eliminates Pre-Tapping & Tapped Inserts: Forms clean, strong internal threads directly into cast or extruded aluminum, eliminating costly tapping operations, coil inserts, and secondary processing steps.
- Low Drive Torque & High Resistance to Loosening: Generates smooth, low thread-forming torque while providing superior resistance to vibrational loosening and high axial pullout strength.
- Protects Expensive Aluminum Castings: Features an improved failure mode under over-tightening conditions - the screw is designed to fracture within its own threads rather than stripping the internal threads of the structural component. This avoids catastrophic assembly line repairs, scrapped castings, and downtime.
As global automakers accelerate light-weighting initiatives and transition toward complex aluminum frame architectures, the standardization of TAPTITE® PRO® fasteners in flagship platforms like the Genesis GV90 reinforces REMINC’s commitment to delivering high-performance, cost-effective fastening solutions for modern automotive engineering.