EDITOR ’ S CHOICE HUCK ® FASTENERS
STAR FASTENERS
Mastering Time
We lose time , we kill time , we save time , and we have all the time in the world , but one thing is certain we cannot slow it down or stop the march of time , but we can control how we use it .
“ All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us ” J . R . R . Tolkien .
The effective use of time is a critical factor in a number of manufacturing and construction applications , and more often than not a key factor in profitability . From a manufacturing perspective , the amount of time required to complete a product or assembly directly impacts the number of these items that can be produced during a given time period . Similarly , the time required to assemble , install , or fabricate a product or system on-site can be critical to revenue generation and income .
In many cases , it is actually the joining of elements , either through welding , adhesives , or the installation of fasteners , that can significantly contribute to the time required to assemble a product
Good time management , or being the master of your time , enables you to be more productive with the time you have .
or system . Correspondingly , the choice of joining methods can have a critical impact on efficiency and productivity . In addition , a quality manufactured or installed product or system can cut expensive downtime , and reduce timeconsuming maintenance requirements .
Good time management , or being the master of your time , enables you to be more productive with the time you have . Increased productivity ensures you stay on top of your to-do list , whatever that may be … being more productive , meeting deadlines , gaining time for product / business development , ultimately leading to doing more things that you enjoy or even leaving work on time ! Whilst we cannot reclaim wasted time , we can control how we use it .
Here we look at Huck ® Structural Blind and Huck ® LockBolt ® fasteners from a time , efficiency and productivity perspective . This will help to highlight how correct fastener selection , joining decisions and succeeding actions can define whether time is your enemy or ally .
HUCK LOCKBOLTS AND HUCK STRUCTURAL BLIND FASTENERS
Over the past 30 years , HuckBolt ® engineered two-piece LockBolts and Huck structural blind fasteners have become the fastening option of choice for a number of demanding applications where welding , nuts and bolts , and other joining methods were once regularly employed .
When Huck structural blind and HuckBolt fasteners are used there is no need for lengthy training meetings or to
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