PECM Issue 50 2021 | Page 59

Huck ® Encapsulated Hucktainer ®
Huck Range Force™ Battery Tool
Powder coating service
STAR FASTENERS UNIQUE SERVICES
An in-house powder coating service allows any Huck fastener to be coloured to meet customers ’ requirements . The powder coating service has proved to be popular for both matching the fastener to a project , colour coding for identification purposes and offering additional corrosion / surface protection .
Custom colour encapsulated head . The growing trend for using composites as well as technological improvements has seen innovation in design . With this in mind Star Fasteners brought to the market a coloured encapsulated head Hucktainer ®. This Huck fastener was designed specifically for joining light weight composite panels , plastic and fiberglass reinforced plywood to a wide range of materials . With low minimum order quantities and a fast turnaround , the head of the Hucktainer can be matched to any colour of the customer ’ s choice . Its neat appearance gives a professional look to their finished project .
Tool repair and hire service ; Star Fasteners accredited Huck tool repair and service department offers expert technical knowledge . We have a dedicated team of experienced engineers , fully trained to the relevant manufacturers ’ recommendations on key brands such as Huck ®, FAR ® and Marson ®, as well as many other popular brands . Star Fasteners has developed a reputation for providing a personal and reliable service , incorporating nationwide collection and return .
With a fully equipped workshop , Star Fasteners tool services are reliable and timely , so there is minimal down time for the customer and a quick turnaround for every job . Once the tool has been assessed , a quote detailing all parts and costs is raised . If required , Star can guide customers to help find the most economical outcome . Each tool gets a unique reference so Star Fasteners can view its full maintenance history .
Every production environment , workshop and tool benefits from a regular maintenance program and Star Fasteners can help out with that too . We have a large selection of short or long-term hire tools to ensure that production isn ’ t held up . Advising customers on simple maintenance procedures to help prolong the production life of tooling systems are all part of the service .
Star Fasteners also stock a wide range of quality hand , battery and pneudraulic tools that we know can stand up to the rigours of a busy workshop environment . We recognise that choosing a fastener installation tool can be fairly complicated ; our service includes demonstrating the latest models and advising on tooling options best suited to both the application and the environment .
WHAT ’ S NEW ? THE HUCK RANGE FORCE™ BATTERY INSTALLATION TOOL
The Range Force battery tool has been designed to combine industry-leading performance with superior reliability . It can install the complete Huck range of structural and non-structural rivets ( up to 1 / 4 ” / 6.4mm ) as well as two-piece fasteners ( up to 1 / 4 ” BobTail ® / Hucktainer ® / Magna-Grip ® / C6L ®). In addition , it boasts exceptional quality for superior durability ( tested to 50,000 installations ). The high pull force is adjustable and it features a long stroke length , providing considerable versatility . What ’ s more , there ’ s cross-compatibility with Huck nose assemblies and Makita 18v batteries .
COMPANY PROFILE
Star Fasteners has evolved over thirty years to meet the changing needs of the market and now stock an ever-wider range of products in response to the changing marketplace . Our company philosophy is based on principles of quality , service and continuous improvement ; this has enabled us to achieve certification to ISO9001:2015 and also Alcumus Safe Contractor accreditation . From products and processes , quality always plays a crucial role and is engrained into Star Fasteners culture .
For more information on our products and services and their potential applications visit starfasteners . co . uk and for tips , ideas and product news follow along on our social media platforms Facebook : @ starfasteneruk and LinkedIn , Twitter , Instagram @ starfasteners .
Tel : + 44 ( 0 ) 115 932 4939 Email : sales @ starfasteners . co . uk
For further information , please visit www . starfasteners . co . uk
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