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Issue Date: 8th May 2007
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New fasteners provide extra strength and reliability for thin plastic and metal sheets
Anixter
Components, formerly Heyco, has launched four new types of spring steel
fasteners: ‘U’ Nuts, ‘J’ Nuts, Torque Nuts and Push-On
Fixes. The fasteners are a cost effective solution, providing original equipment
manufacturers with a reliable and strong method of securing panels and sheets
that would otherwise be incapable of accepting a thread. Easy to install
and once in place, the fasteners resist vibration and shock loads and are
ideal for applications such as manufacture of domestic appliances.
The lightweight nuts are made from a single piece of steel and can be assembled
easily and quickly onto a plastic or metal panel or sheet with one hand.
The range accommodates sheet thicknesses from 0.5 to 4.8mm, and thread sizes
No.4 to No.14 and M4 to M6.
The ‘U’ Nut is a fastener with a U-shaped profile and offers
free-floating alignment with the screw to speed production. ‘J’
Nut has the same qualities in J-shaped profile with a shorter lower leg;
ideal when part clearance is an issue. The Torque Nuts are more robust,
and once tightened, create a spring locking action on the screw, which resists
shock and vibration.
The Push-On Fixes are simply used to secure plain studs, rivets or tubing.
They are pressed on easily and provide a positive bite on metal, plastic,
or wood and will even grip firmly on very smooth hard surfaces. The range
accommodates stud diameters from 2.31 to 12.75mm. In some cases the Push-On
Fixes can prevent the shaft from rotating under light loads.
“The new fasteners are extremely easy to install,” says Andrew
Fletcher, Technical Director, Anixter Components. “We continually
source products that allow our customers to simplify their assembly process
and reduce installation time. The new fasteners compliment our range and
we can now offer solutions for all fragile and robust applications.”
For further information contact:
Andrew Fletcher
Anixter Components
Unit A, Nimrod Way, East Dorset Trade Park, Ferndown, Dorset, BH21 7HY.
Tel: +44 (0) 1202 865 222 Fax: +44 (0) 1202 865 270
email: andrew.fletcher@anixtercomponents.com
Web site: www.anixtercomponents.com
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