Huck Penta-Lok Cross Section damage or recyclable options available, so
it made sense to design a strong fastener
that works and performs well in a broad
spectrum of plastic, honeycomb aluminium
and multi composite boards,” says Starbuck.
These panels clearly have weight
advantages, they have become the
go-to choice for commercial vehicle
manufacturers, driven in-part for the need
to cut weight and ultimately Co2 emissions.
The panel market is evolving at a fast pace
with a wide range of options available.
Vehicle manufacturers can now offer their
customers a choice of material, sandwich
composition, performance, sizes and
finishes. Customers want the flexibility to
specify the lightest, the most resilient to Used within the correct grip it does not
dent the sandwich panel or pull through
the material. Penta-Lok has the advantage
over adhesives in that it is fast to install,
particularly if installed with Huck’s new
Range Force lightweight battery tool. It is
a perfect fastener to use in conjunction
with adhesives and sealants. Using the
Huck Penta-Lok in key areas of a build
enables quick panel stability; no need for
as many clamps or tape and the project
can immediately be moved onto the next
production process allowing the adhesive
to effectively cure. In a fully recyclable
panel such as Technolite® which has an
aluminium honeycomb core and faced with
aluminium sheet, Penta-Lok offers a secure
fastening solution that can also be recycled
when it reaches the end of its useful life.
The longevity of a finished product is
undoubtedly connected to the quality
of materials used. Huck fasteners are a
proven, versatile, quality fastening solution.
As well as being the largest UK stockist of
the Huck® fastener brand and an authorised
tool service and repair workshop, Star
Fasteners stock a comprehensive range
of rivets. These include standard, sealed,
multi-grip and many specials for bespoke
applications and are available in a wide
range of materials and finishes. An in-house
powder coating service ensures that
any stock item can be coloured to meet
customers’ requirements and despatched
at short notice. For more information on our
complete range of services go to
www.starfasteners.co.uk
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +44 (0)1159 324939
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For further information, please visit www.starfasteners.co.uk
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