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Mechanical fasteners, fixing and joining, and equipment
News Release from: Profil UK | Subject: Pierce nuts and studs, assembly systems
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 07 August 2006
High strength, male or female threads
installed
Advanced assembly systems for sheet metal applications - using pierce nuts and studs - accurately install high strength, male or female threads in components up to 4.0mm thick.
The cost-saving and productivity benefits of pierce fastener assembly will be highlighted by Profil UK on Stand 110 at the forthcoming East Midlands Manufacturing Exhibition, which takes place at Donington Park on 20th and 21st September Profil's presentation of advanced assembly solutions for sheet metal applications will focus on the system's ability to accurately install high strength, male or female threads in components up to 4.0mm thick
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 5 Jun 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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Products on show will include examples of pierce nuts and studs in standard and large flange configurations, as well as shouldered, conical, ultra low-profile, high shear, flush fitting and restricted access types.
All are available with M6-M12 threads in a variety of materials, for installation in coated or uncoated materials, high tensile, stainless and sandwich steels, aluminium sections and even magnesium castings.
Special-purpose products on display will include Profil's two-piece electrical earthing fastener; a novel ball pin fastener that provides high strength pivot points for components such as vehicle bonnet or tailgate assemblies; the company's recently- introduced heavy duty NBR location stud and its multi-functional RSN 'top hat' nuts, which produce secure, water-tight mountings for vehicle after-market roof racks - as well as significant build quality benefits and cost savings of up to US$0.50 per car.
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Aluminium fasteners have 85% steel strength
Profil aluminium fasteners provide as much as 85% of the performance of equivalent steel parts and offer high corrosion resistance and weight savings.
Clinch nuts meet safety critical standards
Clinch nut technology from Profil UK has been specified at the heart of 'foolproof' fastening methods used by Land Rover in safety critical assembly areas in its Defender vehicles.
Feeding and insertion equipment capable of installing more than 100 fasteners/min - at least an order of magnitude faster than riveted or welded methods - will also be highlighted on Profil's stand.
The system's ability to achieve vibration resistant fixings with high static, dynamic and impact load capabilities will be further underlined by the company's display of applications on the BMW Mini, Mercedes A class, Range-Rover's Discovery and all-new Freelander, as well as Ford's Ka, Fiesta and Focus models.
Collectively, these vehicles employ more than 800 Profil fasteners in their construction - in areas ranging from wing mirror retention to safety-critical engine, gearbox and subframe mountings.
* About Profil UK - based in Coalville, Leicestershire, Profil UK draws on more than 30 years experience in the development and application of pierce fastening technology.
The company offers a comprehensive range of fastener styles and installation equipment - all backed by ISO 9001 certification - and is a principal supplier to customers throughout the automotive, domestic appliance and sheet metal fabrication sectors. Request a free brochure from Profil UK ...
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