Profil UK will be showcasing its latest range of pierce fastening assembly solutions at the Fastening and Assembly Solutions show on 30th April 2008 in Cosford.

Profil’s demonstration of advanced mechanical fastening systems for sheet metal applications will focus on the ability to install high strength threads in components up to 4mm thick.

The company’s extensive range includes 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.

New products on show include Profil’s RSR nut; a self-piercing fastener that provides high strength location and assured electrical earthing of components in sheet metal assemblies. Suitable for panels up to 2.00mm thick, RSR nuts incorporate a skirted profile that ensures watertight sealing and maximum metal-to-metal contact. Electrical conductivity is further enhanced by the fastener’s large, flat area of contact and the attachment of terminations using self tapping bolts or screws. The new fastener also offers substantial piece part cost and installation speed advantages over competitive products to provide an ideal solution for vehicle assembly, electrical equipment and domestic appliance applications.

Another new product on show is Profil’s threaded NBR stud, which builds on the proven abilities of the company’s plain shank NBR fasteners employed by BMW to provide precise location of front sub-frame assemblies on the new Mini. The latest products incorporate a shouldered design for accurate component positioning and a generous thread lead-in for use with high speed nut running equipment. They are suitable for a wide variety of materials and enable secure, watertight fixings to be achieved with an absolute positional accuracy of + 0.2 mm. NBR series fasteners are also ideal for dynamic, static and shock load applications and feature a large flange head for exceptional pull through performance.

Profil’s SBF ball pin fasteners offer a fast and cost-effective method of achieving high strength pivot points in sheet metal components from 0.8mm-2.0mm thick. They feature a cold forged 10mm diameter head which is compatible with industry-standard gas springs, making them just as suitable for domestic appliance as vehicle tailgate and bonnet applications.

Other special purpose products on display will include Profil’s multi-functional RSN ‘top hat’ nut, which produces reliable, watertight mountings for vehicle after-market roof racks. Similarly, fasteners in Profil’s latest corrosion-resistant ‘Magni’ finish, capable of enduring more than 1,000 hours of salt spray without rusting, will be showcased.

Feeding and insertion equipment for installing more than 100 fasteners per minute will also be on show on Profil’s stand.

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