Presses put the seal on fastener supply

Northern Precision has reinforced its capabilities as a single-source fastening specialist by also offering advice to customers on self-clinching fastener presses.

Northern Precision has reinforced its capabilities as a single-source fastening specialist by also offering advice to customers on self-clinching fastener presses.

By adding applications expertise concerning both the Haeger 618-Plus insertion machine and the LCM Prima inserter to its one-stop fastener supply repertoire, Northern Precision now offers users in companies of all sizes a complete "supply and fit" solution based around the recommendation of these cost-effective machines as well as the supply of 5000 in-stock standard line items, and special-purpose turned and cold formed parts.

Rated at up to 8t, the Haeger 618-Plus has a 457mm throat depth and an adjustable stroke length of 0 to 200mm.

The machine can insert at 1200/hour (at 25mm stroke) and has an adjustable 10 to 215mm vertical upstroke and features a variable dwell timer for use with hard materials.

With a 6t rating, the complementary LCM Prima machine - which will be on permanent display and available for demonstration at Northern Precision's Doncaster site - can be fitted with accessories that allow fasteners to be easily inserted into either box- or C-type workpieces, and will accommodate materials up to 3mm thick.

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