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News Release from: Profil UK | Subject: Ball Pin fastener
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 28 February 2002
Fasteners hold the attention at
Metalworking 2002
The cost-saving and productivity benefits of pierce fastener assembly will be highlighted by Profil UK at Metalworking 2002.
The cost-saving and productivity benefits of pierce fastener assembly will be highlighted by Profil UK at Metalworking 2002 On show for the first time in the UK is the company's recently launched Ball Pin fastener, which provides a fast and accurate method of achieving high strength pivot points in sheet metal components from 0.8-1.5mm thick
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 18 Apr 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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A new ball pin fastener from Profil UK provides a fast and cost-effective method of achieving high strength pivot points in sheet metal components from 0.8 to 1.5mm thick.
Incorporating a cold forged head profile that is compatible with industry-standard gas spring units, the new Profil SZB ball pin fastener is ideal for domestic appliance use, as well as for vehicle tailgate and bonnet applications.
It also offers substantial piece part cost and installation speed advantages over competitive fasteners, such as spin riveted components, or threaded fulcrum pegs that require additional captive nuts or welded anchorage points.
The Profil system is available for both self-piercing and prepierced material applications and, through the use of custom-developed, automatic feeding and setting equipment, can be installed at up to 40 units per minute - more than ten times faster than alternative fixings.
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Profil to showcase latest technology
Profil UK's latest pierce fastening technology will be demonstrated as part of the company's presentation of advanced sheet metal assembly solutions at the Northern Manufacturing Show.
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Profil's presentation of advanced assembly solutions for sheet metal applications will also include examples of pierce nuts and studs in standard and large flange configurations for applications in materials up to 6.0 mm thick.
Product variants include shouldered, conical, ultra-low-profile, high-shear, flush-fitting and restricted-access types - as well as nyloc insert versions - to meet individual customer needs.
All are available with M6-M12 threads in a selection of materials, for installation in coated or uncoated materials, high grade, stainless and sandwich steels, as well as aluminium sections or even magnesium castings.
Also on display will be an example of Profil's high-speed feeding and insertion equipment, which enables more than 100 fasteners to be installed per minute - at least an order of magnitude faster than riveted or welded alternatives.
The ability to achieve vibration resistant fixings with high static, dynamic and impact load capabilities will be demonstrated by the company's display of applications on BMW's new Mini and two recently unveiled models from Ford and Range-Rover.
Collectively, these latest generation vehicles employ more than 225 Profil fasteners in their construction, in areas ranging from wing mirror retention to safety-critical engine, gearbox and subframe mounts.
A further display of general automotive and domestic appliance applications will highlight Profil's pierce fastening technology in action at other high profile customers, including Dyson, Jaguar, VW-Audi, Rover and Peugeot. Request a free brochure from Profil UK ...
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