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FASTENERS, WHAT ARE THEY?
The mechanical joining of two parts is accomplished by means of fasteners, which are often hardware pieces fashioned from metals like...


WHO USES FASTENERS?
Fasteners are essential components used in a wide range of professions and industries. Here are some key sectors where fasteners play a...


The Significance of Fastener Hardness in Comparison to Strength
There are times when minimum technical knowledge of how fasteners function is required when making a purchase. You will be able to...


Reliable Fastening Solutions: Avlock International
Avlock International is a leading manufacturer and distributor of specialized fastening systems, based in South Africa. Avlock has...

Rivet Nuts, Blind Rivets and Pop Rivets: An Expert Guide
Fasteners are essential in a variety of manufacturing sectors, as they guarantee the structural integrity and functionality of products....


Fastener Industry: The Application of Washers
Washers are flattened, round, or disc-shaped metal bits with a central hole that are commonly used with threaded fasteners. Before...


The Application of Fasteners in Electronic Devices
In addition to being employed for a greater range of purposes, electronics today are typically highly costly. Due diligence in ensuring...


Fasteners: Integral Components of Daily Life
Did you realise that your world is held together by nuts and bolts? Vehicles are equipped with engines that are joined by fasteners and...


Aerospace Fasteners: Everything You Need to Know
Aerospace fasteners are essential for the purpose of maintaining the attachment between various components of an aircraft's body. Their...


Fasteners for Air-Conditioning & Ducting
HVAC fasteners are critical components of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, ensuring secure and dependable connections...


HYDRAFAST TOOLING
Hydrapac® Hydraulic Power Units HydraPac® hydraulic power units are compac, portable and available in 220v, 380v and 525v models. The...


HYDRALOC LOCKBOLT
High strength bolt type fastener. Eliminates problems associated with loose nuts, lock nuts, bolt, and solid rivets. Vibration & is...


Benefits of Using Rivets in Industrial and Construction Applications
In the manufacturing industry, specific tools are used to attach different components together to make a fully functional product. These...


Guidelines for Avoiding Fastener Overdriving
From screwdrivers to cordless drills, the technology for driving fasteners into their slots has advanced significantly. Automatic...


Selecting The Proper Material and Size of Fasteners
When choosing a fastener for your application, it is critical to consider both the material and size of the fastener to ensure a sturdy...


Lockbolt Fasteners: What Are They and How Do They Work?
A Lockbolt fastener is a two-piece fastener consisting of a hardened metal pin and a metal collar that swages into the grooves of the pin...


The Significance of Fasteners: Mining Sectors
All mining operations, whether they include the extraction of metals, minerals, liquids, or gases, need the use of large-diameter,...


Key Features & Benefits of Sealed Rivets
Fully sealed breakstem rivet with high corrosion resistance. Provides good hole fill and a vibration resistant joint. WHAT ARE KEY...


Key Features & Benefits of Avtainer ® Fasteners
The Avdel Avtainer® fastener is a high strength steel fastener for joining composite materials to metal. With a high shear strength due...


Key Features & Benefits of Multi-Grip Rivets
Multi-grip, aluminium alloy breakstem fasteners with a long and reliable track record, used in a wide range of applications and...


Maxlok® - Avdel's Versatile Fastener
Avdel's versatile fastener with an extensive grip range provides considerable scope and flexibility for many assembly techniques. Ideal...


Hemlok® High Strength Structural Breakstem Fasteners
The Avdel Hemlok rivet is a structural breakstem fastener with exceptional sheer and tensile strength and a large blind side bearing area...


Bulbex® Aluminum Alloy Breakstem Fastener
Bulbex® aluminium alloy breakstem fasteners features a split tail formation, providing a very large blind side bearing area against the...


Monobolt® Structural Breakstem Fasteners
Monobolt multi-grip structural breakstem fasteners ensure a visually identifiable lock and a completely sealed joint. Globally, demanding...
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