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The Magna-Lok Huck ® ^® blind Structural Fastener

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Product RangeWide grip range : Accommodates large variations in joint thicknes s

Structural fastener : High shear & tensile str ength Excellent gap closure capability Outstanding hole filling on the blind side : Excellent

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* Individual fastener benefits will vary depending on the application they are used in .

Finally , the installed cost of structural blind fasteners tends to be lower than that of other joining options , with savings on time , labour , and complicated inspection processes resulting in overall savings and higher output .

HOW DO YOU ENSURE THAT IT ’ S A GENUINE HUCK FASTENER ?

Huck fasteners have a lazy ‘ H ’ head marking .

Diameters ( mm )

4.8 6.4 7.9

12.7 15.9 19.1

7.9

6.4

4.8 6.4

9.5

Very high strength / diameter ratio : Can be used in demanding structural applications as an alternative to threaded fasteners or welding

Very high joint tightness when compared to conventional blind fasteners

Very resistant to tampering , extremely hard to remove Very high strength / diameter ratio : Can be used in Excellent gap closure capability demanding structural applications as an alternative to

threaded Large blind fasteners side footprint or welding: Ideal for lower strength or thin sheet joint materials Very high joint tightness when compared to conventional Headstyles : Protruding blind fasteners

Very Materials resistant : Steel to tampering , extremely hard to remove

Diameters ( mm )

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FloorTight The flooring specialist fastener

4.8 6.4 7.9

12.7 15.9 19.1

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FloorTight -

Diameters ( mm )

Self Materials countersinking : Steel head : Ideal for use on timber flooring and phenolic faced plywood

Superior strength to conventional flooring screws : Reduces the number of fasteners required and number of drilled holes

3 Clamp strengths available to suit your joint . No Self crushing countersinking or pulling head through : the board

Ideal for use on timber flooring and phenolic faced plywood

Recessed pinbreak : No catching on clothes , skin or goods Superior strength to conventional flooring screws : Headstyles : Standard flange and wide flange Reduces the number of fasteners required and number of drilled Materials holes: Steel

Penta-Lok

Diameters ( mm ) ^™ - Specifically Headstyles : Standard Designed flange and wide flange

7.9 for the Composite Panel Market

Diameters ( mm )

Specifically for joining load restrain profiles to lightweight panel

Penta-Lok “ claws ” unfurl and install inside the actual panel not on the blind side / back of panel

High pull out strength : Due the load spread of the “ claws ”

inside the lightweight panel of approximately 16mm . Specifically for joining load restrain profiles to No through hole required in the lightweight panel : lightweight panel

Penta-Lok only needs a minimum 8mm of depth in the Penta-Lok lightweight “ panel claws to ” unfurl insert the and blind install side inside of the the fastener actual

panel not on the blind side / back of panel

Headstyles : Protruding High pull out strength : Due the load spread of the “ claws ” Materials : Steel inside the lightweight panel of approximately 16mm .

Magna-Tite ^™ - The roofing specialist fastener

6.4

Diameters ( mm )

4.8 6.4

9.5

Excellent gap closure capability

Large blind side footprint : Ideal for lower strength or thin sheet joint materials

Headstyles : Protruding

The flooring specialist fastener

3 Clamp strengths available to suit your joint . No crushing or pulling through the board

Recessed pinbreak : No catching on clothes , skin or goods

Materials : Steel

Penta-Lok ^™ - Specifically Designed for the Composite Panel Market

Diameters ( mm )

No through hole required in the lightweight panel : Penta-Lok only needs a minimum 8mm of depth in the lightweight panel to insert the blind side of the fastener

Headstyles : Protruding Polymer watertight seal : Materials : Steel Ideal for roofing or similar applications Extra large blind side footprint : Ideal for lower strength or thin sheet joint materials Low clamp load : Perfect for use in thin sheet material , composites and plastics Polymer Flush pinbreak watertight : No seal catching : on clothes , skin or goods . Ideal Quick for and roofing easy or visual similar inspection applications Extra Headstyles large blind : Protruding side footprint , Low Profile : Ideal , Shaveable for lower , 100 strength ° Oval or Materials thin sheet : Aluminium joint materials Low clamp load : Perfect for use in thin sheet material , composites and plastics Flush pinbreak : No catching on clothes , skin or goods . Quick and easy visual inspection Headstyles : Protruding , Low Profile , Shaveable , 100 ° Oval Materials : Aluminium

Magna-Tite ^™ - The roofing specialist fastener

Diameters ( mm )

procedures to help prolong the production life of tooling systems are all part of the service .

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 .

Star Fasteners offer a wide selection of installation tools including the Makitadesigned Huck Range Force™ batterypowered tool which has an electronically adjustable pull force and long stroke to enable installation of structural and nonstructural rivets , and up to 1 / 4 ” two-piece HuckBolt ® fasteners .

Huck Range Force™ Battery tool

The Huck line of pneudraulic tools , such as the Huck 2025LB , 254 and 256 have been designed for use in production applications and repair work , they can effectively pull fasteners ranging from 3 / 16 ” blind rivets to 3 / 8 ” HuckBolts .

Huck Powerigs offer advanced design and quality manufacturing to deliver both bestin-class performance and long product life . Whether for mobile or factory use , there is a Huck Powerig hydraulic power source for the job , from portable electric , gasoline and diesel units to larger rigs that operate up to three individual tools .

The head marking ensures that Huck fasteners are easily identified both during the installation process and once installed .

STAR FASTENERS IN-HOUSE TOOL REPAIR , SERVICE AND HIRE

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 . Star Fasteners has developed a reputation for providing a

LAZY ‘ H ’

personal and reliable service , incorporating nationwide collection and return .

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

Specialists in the supply and distribution of Huck Fasteners , Star Fasteners are proud to be the UK ’ s largest Huck stockists . Working globally with a diverse range of end users and distributors from across a number of industries , offering technical application knowledge and customer support .

For more information about Huck fasteners and Star Fasteners unique value-added services contact us on the following : Tel : + 44 ( 0 ) 115 9324939 email : sales @ starfasteners . co . uk www . starfasteners . co . uk

For further information , please visit www . starfasteners . co . uk

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