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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...


Rivets & Common Domestic Uses
Rivets refer to small fasteners comprised of a head, a connecting shaft, and a tail. While nails and screws are more prevalent, rivets...


The Different Types of Thread Terminology
Fasteners are the nuts, bolts, screws, and other small components that maintain the integrity of machinery and components. Numerous...


Right- and Left-Handed Fastener Threads: Applications and Comparison
Fasteners are the nuts, bolts, screws, and other small components that maintain the integrity of machinery and components. Numerous...


Why Choose Avlock International?
Avlock International is a leading manufacturer and distributor of specialized fastening systems, based in South Africa. Avlock is a first...


The Applications of Structural Fasteners
There are numerous applications for structural fasteners. These high-strength fasteners have superior shear and tensile strengths. Large...


The How To Of Selecting Rivets
It is critical to pick suitable rivets for your project in order for them to function as intended. When comparing different types of...


What are pop rivets and what do they do?
It's been more than 5,000 years since blacksmiths had to create rivets by hand, yet the basic shape and applications of rivets haven't...


The Importance of Sizing & Material Selection For 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...


What Exactly is a Rivet?
A rivet is a mechanical, permanent fastener. Prior to installation, a rivet consists of a polished cylindrical shaft with a head at one...


The Advantages of Avlock Hydrapac® Hydraulic Power Units
What is a Hydraulic Power Unit? The hydraulic power unit is the essential driving component of any hydraulic system. These units, which...
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