Profil to showcase pierce fastening technology

Profil will showcase its latest pierce fastening technology at the Northern Manufacturing Show, Hallam FM Arena, Sheffield, 1-2 October.

Profil's display of mechanical fastening systems will focus on the ability to install high strength male or female threads in components up to 4.0mm thick.

The company's range includes 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.

Latest applications on show will include the provision of safety critical, high strength anchorage points in the construction of modular buildings, as well as a series of new installations in many modern cars.

Profil will also be demonstrating its NBR threaded studs, which incorporate a shouldered profile for accurate component positioning and a generous thread lead-in for use with high speed nut running equipment.

The new fasteners are suitable for a variety of materials and allow secure, watertight fixings to be achieved with an absolute positional accuracy of +0.2mm.

NBR studs are also ideal for dynamic, static and shock load applications and feature a large flange head for exceptional pull-through performance.

A series of special purpose fasteners will also be displayed, including Profil's self-piercing RSR electrical earthing nut, SBF ball pin stud and multi-functional RSN top-hat nut.

Featuring a skirted design that ensures watertight sealing and maximum metal-to-metal contact, RSR nuts provide high strength location and consistent electrical earthing of components in sheet metal assemblies up to 2.00mm thick.

Electrical conductivity is further enhanced by the fastener's large and flat area of contact and the attachment of terminations using self-tapping bolts or screws.

The nut offers substantial piece-part cost and installation speed advantages over competitive products to provide a solution for vehicle assembly, electrical equipment and domestic appliance applications.

The product's cross section accommodates purpose-designed slip-on plastic cages with four terminal locations.

The fastener's body ensures a 7.00mm stand-off from the base panel, eliminating the risk of unwanted electrical contact or damage to the finished surface.

Profil's SBF ball pin studs provide a fast and cost-effective method of achieving high strength pivot points in sheet metal components from 0.8-2.0mm thick.

They feature a cold forged 10mm diameter head compatible with industry-standard gas springs, making them suitable for domestic appliance and vehicle tailgate and bonnet applications.

RSN top-hat nuts produce reliable, watertight mountings for vehicle after-market roof racks and significant build quality benefits and cost savings of up to USD0.50 per car.

Similarly, fasteners in Profil's latest corrosion-resistant Magni finish, capable of enduring more than 1000 hours of salt spray without rusting, will be showcased at the exhibition, demonstrating the system's suitability for even the most aggressive operating environments.

Feeding and insertion equipment for installing more than 100 fasteners per minute will also be displayed on Profil's stand.

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