Fasteners & Fixings
WHY TRY SOMETHING NEW? HUCK®
FASTENERS HAVE THE SOLUTION.
Structural fasteners have
been used in many critical
joint applications for decades
and over this time they
have proven their reliability.
Available in carbon steel,
aluminium, stainless steel and
marine grade 316 stainless
steel there is a structural
fastener for every application
and material combination.
Many attributes make
structural blind fasteners
ideal for fastening dissimilar
materials. Huck® structural
fasteners are available in a
variety of diameters, head
styles and coatings. They
join material through either
hole-fill or surface bearing.
Hole-filling fasteners ensure
holes remain correctly aligned
after installation, preventing
“sheet creep”. Surface bearing
blind fasteners may be used
with thin or brittle material or
where high tear out loads are
required.
“Why try something new,
when I know welding and
adhesives?” that’s simple…
• No fumes are emitted in
installation.
• No heat is used.
• Operator training is
simple and does not
require certification (for
either installation or
inspection).
• A speedy Installation
process ensures costs are
reduced (saving on time
/ labour).
• Surfaces do not have
to be cleaned or pre-
treated.
• No de-burring / grinding
of the hole surface. Some
structural fasteners even
include undercut filets
on the sleeves ensuring
that they seat properly.
• Vibration resistant joints
are less susceptible to
cracking as they remain
true to their mechanical
values.
Structural rivets retain their
mandrel after installation. This
retention is made possible
by the interaction of the
mandrel and its sleeve during
the installation process. The
presence of the mandrel
accounts for 60-80% increase
in load-carrying ability in shear
and tensile over conventional
non-structural blind fasteners.
Huck’s structural fasteners
range from 3/16” / 4.8mm
diameter, up to ½” / 12.7mm;
there really is a combination
for every application.
Call us to discuss your
fastener requirements on
+44(0)115 9324 939,
visit our web site
www.starfasteners.co.uk
(new site coming soon!)
or email
[email protected]
ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE
CREATES REMARKABLE NEW
FRICTION GUIDES
Using engineering expertise gained
from the development of class-leading
telescopic slides, a new range of linear
friction guides is launched.
Friction guides use a plain bearing surface
with no rolling elements. The lack of
exposed moving parts makes this solution
ideal for harsh environments where dust,
sand or dirt particles might be present.
Compared to equivalent recirculating ball
bearing slides, they are lighter, easier to
use and engineered to minimise stress and
wear on the friction elements; a durable
and reliable system.
The new linear bearing guides showcase all
the benefits that customers have come to
expect of Accuride products from
JET PRESS - ease of use, superior
performance and designed-in reliability.
The strong engineering pedigree has
delivered a friction guide that, thanks to its
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PECM Issue 32
extra-
tough
anodised
aluminium track and
superior polymer guide, is hardwearing
and long-lasting. This longevity adds to the
low total cost of ownership and also makes
it an attractive alternative to applications
that might be over-engineered with
costlier solutions.
Three variants of the new friction guide are
available; non-adjustable, manual adjust
and auto-adjust. The height, width and
hole pitches all
comply to ISO 12090
standard to ensure compatibility to
existing systems.
Tracks are available in two standard
lengths of 1 or 2 metres and seamlessly fit
together to form a track of any length for
the bearing blocks to traverse freely along.
Available from stock at JET PRESS for
next working day delivery. Contact our
sales team on 01623 551 800,
[email protected] or visit
www.jetpress.com