FASTENERS & FIXINGS
SPOTLIGHT
STAR FASTENERS
HUCKTAINER ® - DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR JOINING
COMPOSITE PANEL
Hucktainers encapsulated grey to match rear door frames and panels
Hucktainer - Encapsulated & Powder Coated with all collar options
The Huck® Hucktainer is a two-piece specialty
fastener that has been designed specifically
for composite board, fiberglass reinforced
plywood (FRP) and metal clad composite
panel applications. Range Force), air-powered (Huck 2055 or FAR
FHU2000) or hydraulic models (Huck HK32-
002 c/w 2480L). Comfortable, ergonomically
designed grips minimize muscle strain and
the possibility of repetitive strain syndrome.
The Hucktainer fastener installs with a
consistent pressure, therefore reducing the
potential for crushing or crazing of the panel,
the operator does not have to worry about
under or over tightening as they would with a
nut and bolt. With the addition of a restrictor
shim they can be success installed into
lightweight panels. The benefits of using Hucktainer: -
Conventional threaded fasteners may
only engage a few threads when joining
thin sheets, allowing panels to separate
in response to vibration. By contrast,
Hucktainer’s unique, direct-tension
installation process provides consistent
clamp, ensuring accurate tension and a
secure, durable connection, time after time.
The two-piece fastener (pin and collar) are
inserted into the prepared hole and the
installation tool is applied to the pintail. When
the tool is activated, the rotating action of the
nose assembly allows the collar to twist freely
and the collar is swaged onto the spiral lock of
the pin, this allows the fasteners installation
to take place in a controlled way.
Requiring only a few seconds to install,
Hucktainer fasteners reduce assembly time.
Unlike impact wrenches, the tools used to
install Hucktainer fasteners are relatively quiet
and are available in a choice of battery (Huck
• Fast, quiet and easy installation
• Installs with consistent pressure,
reducing crushing or crazing on
composite board.
• Spiral lock system, breakaway pintail
ensures constant installation values are
achieved
•
J63 plating adds additional resistance to
corrosion - free from hexavalent chrome
and is compliant with European directive
EU 2000/53
• The integral weather-resistant seal keeps
contaminants from invading the joint
• Direct metal-to-metal contact when
installed eliminates the transverse
vibration often found in conventional
nuts and bolts
• Maintenance free joints. Hucktainer can
never be over-torqued or under-torqued
• Once installed, the low-profile finish
on both sides ensures reduced risk of
catching on clothes, skin or goods
• Improves health and safety – can replace
welding
• Shorter grips available for today’s thin
metal-clad panels, as thin 10.36 mm
(grip 8).
• Custom coloured encapsulation, offers
UV fade-resistant protection as well
as increased corrosion protection. The
increased head diameter spreads the
load to further eliminate panel crushing.
Star Fasteners can colour match to any
colour and with low minimum order
quantities and fast turnaround, it is a
very cost-effective fastening solution
• Star Fasteners in-house powder coating
facility allows Hucktainer heads to be
coloured to match to any project, for
example, the panel, trailer rear frame, or
just to add further corrosion protection
• Tamper-resistant, TIR compliant
• RoHS compliant
Where is the Hucktainer fastener being
used?
For truck trailers truck bodies, cargo
containers and other structures fabricated
from composite panel, the Hucktainer
provides the ideal fastening solution.
Compared to conventional nuts and bolt
installations, which can loosen in high-
vibration environments the
Hucktainer fastener has
proven to be a dependable
fastening solution;
application opportunities are
endless.
Tel: +44(0)1159324939 |
Email: [email protected] |
www.starfasteners.co.uk
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