Huck ® structural blind fastener installation sequence ( HuckLok ® )
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Insert the fastener into the hole and slip the installation tool over the pintail .
What are Huck ® structural blind rivets and how are they installed ? A blind rivet is a single-piece fastener made of two components ; the body ( referred to as the sleeve ) and a pin ( referred to as a mandrel ). When pulling pressure is applied to the pin , the pin-head applies pressure on the sleeve increasing its diameter on the blind side of the application fastening it in place . A simple yet effective mechanism . A Huck ® structural blind rivet retains the pin in the rivet body ( sleeve ) post-installation for extra strength . Structural blind rivets are available in sizes ranging from 4.8 mm ( 3 / 16 ’’) up to 19.1 mm ( 3 / 4 ’’).
The primary benefit of blind rivets is that access is only required on one side of the application , meaning typically only one person is needed to install it . The process is fast , clean , and safe , delivering consistent results across the board without requiring skilled personnel .
Press the trigger to initiate pulling action . As the tool pulls on the pintail , the pin ( mandrel ) expands the sleeve and begins drawing the work pieces together .
Continued pulling on the pintail draws the hollow pin head inside sleeve . The pin extrudes itself inside the sleeve and the work pieces completely expand the sleeve to match the hole of the work pieces .
Huck ® Lockbolts and structural blind fasteners are available in a wide range of sizes , head styles , materials and plating ’ s , offering versatility to accommodate a wide range of applications . Their diversity allows users to choose the most suitable Huck ® fastener for their specific needs .
Technical support that will add value to your project Star Fasteners engineering support services enhances customers experience – we can assist with design , development and testing right through to choosing installation
A solid circle lock between the pin and sleeve is formed just prior to the pin breaking flush with the sleeve head , completing the installation .
tooling , as well as offering advice on correct fastener installation and process optimisation . Working closely with our customers , we can suggest new products that may not have initially been considered for an application .
Huck ® structural blind fastener brand names include , Auto-Bulb ® , BOM ® , FloorTight ® , HuckLok ® , Magna-Bulb ® , Magna-Lok ® , Magna-Tite ® , and Penta- Lok™
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