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triple square fastener

triple square fastener

triple square fastener

(OP)
We are in the process of manufacturing a part that has a triple square (XZN spline) in one end of the shaft. We are looking for specifications or standards relating to this type of wrench spline. Can anyone lead me in the right direction? I find alot of tools that match the spline but no one has technical information.

Thanks for all the great help.
Greg

RE: triple square fastener

Triple-square drive is sometimes known as 'double-hexagon,' or '12-point' An aerospace definition of this drive is given in AS870 available from www.sae.org

RE: triple square fastener

(OP)
Thank you for your reply. We have already investigated the AS870 from SAE. The bi-hex has 120 degree angles and the triple square has 90 degree angles. We find the 90 degree angle splines on Germany automotive equipment.

Thanks for your reply
Greg

RE: triple square fastener

Maybe one of these?

ISO 10914 SOCKETS AND WRENCHES FOR SPLINE DRIVE

BS 2A294(1998) SPLINE DRIVES - WRENCHING CONFIGURATION - METRIC SERIES

Try reaching someone on the SAE committee that wrote AS870.  If they were doing their job right, they should have researched for any existing similar standards early in the process.

If the XZN is used on German cars then there is a DIN standard for them, guaranteed.  (But I can't find it.)

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