Nut mounts M6 steel threads

Profil UK's URN nut will be exhibited for the first time in the UK on Stand G8 at the Midlands Manufacturing Show which takes place at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry on 18-19 April 2007.

Profil UK's URN nut will be exhibited for the first time in the UK as part of the company's presentation of advanced pierce fastening solutions for sheet metal applications, on Stand G8 at the Midlands Manufacturing Show which takes place at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry on 18-19 April 2007.

Offering a fast and reliable method of mounting M6 steel threads in sheet metal components up to 1.9mm thick, Profil's URN nut is a highly cost-effective solution for applications requiring good dynamic, static and impact load performance in light gauge materials.

Comprising a universal rectangular nut with a circular cross section shank, the new fastener provides an optimum balance between cost and ultimate mechanical performance.

Thanks to its novel manufacturing process, it achieves higher push out, torque and shear load performance than traditional pierce or rivet nuts, but at a significantly lower cost.

As a result, the new variant is an ideal choice for general fastening applications across a broad spectrum of sheet metal working applications.

Further examples from the company's extensive range of fastening solutions for sheet metal applications will focus on the ability to accurately install high-strength male or female threads in components up to 4mm thick.

They will include 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 heavy-duty NBR location stud and 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.

Fasteners in Profil's corrosion-resistant Magni finish, capable of withstanding more than 1000 hours of salt spray without rusting, will also 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 on show.

Profil'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, more than 800 Profil fasteners are employed in their construction in areas ranging from wing mirror retention to safety critical engine, gearbox and subframe mountings.

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