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THE HUCK C6L - HUCKBOLT
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STAR FASTENERS
A classic 6-Groove locking fastener built with staying power
Various C6L pins and Collars
Where a strong vibration resistant joint is
critical you cannot go wrong with a Huck
C6L, the original HuckBolt manufactured
by Huck over half a century ago. The
C6L’s exclusive locking six groove design
ensures a secure permanent fit that
resists loosening. Once the collar swage
is complete, the pin tail breaks off and the
fastener is completely installed. There is
no rework required and you can count
on consistent, highly uniform clamp force
with every C6L installation. A quick visual
inspection along with an occasional
dimension check is all that’s needed to
make sure it has been fully installed.
The C6L is a high strength pin and collar
(two piece) fastener. It easy to install and
is more durable than welding, adhesives,
or conventional threaded fastening
systems. As well as offering superior
fastening performance, the C6L system
reduces labour and installation costs,
along with rework and warranty expenses.
Using the C6L eliminates the need for
certified welders or specially trained
employees, workers can be shown how
to easily install these fasteners in a matter
of minutes.
WHICH INDUSTRIES IS THE C6L
FASTENER USED IN?
C6L is one of the industry’s most popular
fastening systems. It is a versatile fastener
that is available in a variety of sizes,
materials, finishes and head styles. It is
used is in so many applications; these are
just a few…
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The C6L is a high strength
pin and collar (two piece)
fastener. It easy to install
and is more durable than
welding, adhesives, or
conventional threaded
fastening systems.
General manufacturing, heating,
ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC),
heavy goods vehicle chassis production,
commercial vehicle trailers and rigid
bodywork, container assembly, railroad
and rail vehicles, agricultural, rotary and
rotating equipment, conveyors’, fencing,
shopping trolleys and platform trucks, and
so many other applications, its uses are
far and wide. It can be used wherever a
strong, high-uniform clamp force, secure,
permanent fit and vibration-resistant
fastener is required.
WHAT DIAMETERS, MATERIALS
AND HEAD STYLES ARE C6L
HUCKBOLTS AVAILABLE IN?
Available Sizes: 3/16” (4.8mm), 1/4”
(6.4mm), 5/16” (7.9mm), 3/8” (9.5mm)
There is also a larger diameter variety
available known as the Huck C50L range.
Materials: Grade 5, (also available in grade
8 as C120L), Aluminium, Stainless Steel
Head styles: Round, Truss, Flush
(Countersunk), 98T (Rivet Head)