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News Release from: Bighead Bonding Fasteners | Subject: B20 BigHead multi-purpose fastener
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 27 July 2006
Multi-purpose fastener used in metals,
composites
A 20mm diameter head on the latest BigHead fastener has produces a true multi-purpose fastening - available in mild or 316 stainless steel - for use in composites and metal fabrications.
The all-new B20 BigHead, available in mild or 316 stainless steel, has been launched in response to specific requests from a number of the company's customers As with all BigHeads, the range is available with a variety of stud profiles and lengths (M1/B20) as well as with female hexnuts (F1/B20) or collars (F2/B20)
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 29 Jan 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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Thread profiles range from M3 to M8, with stud lengths from 12mm to 100mm.
The 20mm diameter head that gives the new fastener its name produces a true multi-purpose fastening solution, already being incorporated into composites and metal fabrications for the automotive, marine and construction industries.
Its compact dimensions and high lateral stress-resistance when bonded, glued or moulded-in enable engineers to design in a very strong fixing point in inaccessible and complex installations.
In addition to the standard male and female thread options, the B20 can be fitted with 3mm nails up to 75mm in length, or plain 4.75mm pins up to 50mm in length; both are available in a choice of mild or 316 stainless steel.
The new BigHead is produced on the company's latest twin-head auto welder, designed in-house for true 100% zero-defect output.
BigBond, the company's own specialist adhesives range, makes successful surface mounting of the new fastener a simple and effective design option onto virtually any substrate.
Its high performance two-part acrylic adhesive, for example, achieves a shear strength rating of 3500 lbf/in2. Request a free brochure from Bighead Bonding Fasteners ...
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