HIGH PERFORMANCE HUCK ® LOCKBOLTS
Compared to conventional nut and bolt installations which can loosen in highvibration environments , HuckBolt ® have proven to be impervious to the effect of vibration in a number of very demanding applications . The secret to this performance difference can be found in the unique HuckBolt design , in which the collar is fully swaged into the locking grooves of the pin .
Huck ® LockBolt brand names include , BobTail ®, Magna-Grip ®, C6L ®, C50L ®, C120L ® and Hucktainer ®; each differing in design , diameter , grip range material , plating and purpose .
HUCK BOBTAIL ® - A LOCKBOLT WITHOUT A PIN-BREAK
Huck BobTail fasteners are available in a wide range of sizes ( up to 1-3 / 8 inch ). The two-part fastening system consists of a pin and a collar . These advanced fasteners are installed using a direct tension technique , in which the pin is pulled and the collar is simultaneously swaged into the locking grooves of the pin , deforming the collar into the grooves .
Declared by DIBt as “ maintenance free ”, the 12mm , 14mm , 16mm , 20mm and 1 inch diameter BobTail is approved to be used in both static and dynamic civil engineering applications ( smaller and larger diameters are available by request ).
The DIBt test confirmed that a BobTail is maintenance-free during the lifetime of the joint it is fastening , which is not the case when using traditional nut and bolt products . As a result , it can be integrated into a range of applications with complete confidence by civil engineering designers .
Through its advanced fastener design the BobTail system offers a strong connection . One key advantage of this fastener over conventional LockBolting systems is that
HuckBolts ® ( or Huck LockBolts ) are precision engineered two-piece fasteners that , once installed , no matter how vibration-intensive the environment , do not come loose .
it doesn ’ t have a pintail to break off . As a result , there is no waste material to collect and dispose of post-installation . The added benefit of this is that the tools are lighter and smaller as they do not need the force to break the pintail off , as traditional Lockbolt tools do .
The BobTail is installed using a quiet , jolt-free swaging action , eliminating the potential for repetitive stress syndrome issues . It has significantly reduced noise levels , typically less than 70dB . The elimination of the shock load and reduced noise can offer real and significant health and safety benefits .
Using the Huck BobTail in key joining applications helps remove housekeeping and safety issues that are integral to the welding process . There are no sparks to start fires or cause explosions , nor any debris on the floor that can lead to slips and falls .
INTRODUCING HUCK STRUCTURAL BLIND FASTENERS
When only one side of the joint material is accessible , performance-engineered Huck structural blind fasteners have a solution . Each designed and engineered with a unique set of features and delivering
solutions to common manufacturing challenges ; hole-filling , water-resistance , wide grip ranges , welding replacement , to self-grounding fastening solutions , all offering high-speed assembly . Huck structural blind fasteners are engineered with a unique locking design , an internal ‘ lock ’ is created during installation that virtually eliminates pin push-out by mechanically ‘ locking ’ the pin to the sleeve . Simple , visual inspections ensure joint integrity .
Huck ® structural blind fastener brand names include , Auto-Bulb ®, BOM ®, FloorTight ®, Hucklok ®, Magna-Bulb ®, Magna-Lok ®, Magna-Tite ®, and Penta-Lok™ . Again , each differ in design , diameter , grip range , material , plating and purpose . In applications where vibration resistance , reliability , and strong-hold are critical , no fastening system is more dependable than Huck .
In-house and on-site tool repair and servicing , makes sure that customers production lines are kept rolling and fasteners are installed correctly . The inhouse powder coating facility also means that fasteners can be pre-coloured to customers specifications .
Star Fasteners have a close relationship with their suppliers ’ and are proactive in designing products and developing new ideas . Technology is always evolving ; customers often require fasteners with specific design requirements and want to develop projects beyond the norm or to push the limits of current fastening technology . Being hands-on and keeping up with new developments is core to Star Fasteners success ; any new developments are seamlessly integrated into the existing product range . Star Fasteners are definitely not just a fastener distributor , but a company that is proactive and one that offers something different ; a solutions provider .
Email : sales @ starfasteners . co . uk Tel : + 44 ( 0 ) 115 9324939
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