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Arconic Fastening Systems
The Arconic Fastening Systems product range offers the greatest breadth and depth of fastening solutions available including: self-locking nuts, quick-release fasteners, draw latches, threaded inserts, lock-bolts & structural blind fasteners.
Through decades of experience working closely with major manufacturers in a myriad of markets, Arconic has developed the capability to engineer and produce special parts to meet specific fastening requirements. We have successfully worked with some of the world's leading manufacturers to develop unique and cost-effective solutions to fastening problems.
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BRAND NEW SURFACE TREATMENTS FOR CAMLOC® LATCHES!
A new black surface treatment is now available for our V951L series and other larger size latches. On offer are two types: Matte (AKTL2) Glossy (AKTL1) Both surface treatment t...
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ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR THE CAMLOC V46L LATCH SERIES!
Our popular V46L which has a max tensile strength of 4,500 N and an adjustable draw hook, now offers the following: • A new zinc-plated, CrVI-free, transparent passivated surface treatment • A b...
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OUR NEW DISTANCE PLATE FOR THE 991F QUICK RELEASE FASTENER SERIES
We have release a new distance plate (PN: 991W120*) specifically designed for the 991F quick release fastener series. If your application requires varying clamping thicknesses, the di...
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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE NEW EPT1 BATTERY DRIVEN POWER TOOL FOR KEENSERTS® FROM CAMLOC:
Installs metric KEENSERTS® from size M5 to M12 and imperial sizes from 10-32 (10-24) to ½-20 (½-13) Portable tool makes installation easy in any environment It is easy to operate due to the one...
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GO MOBILE. GO MARSON ®
The new Marson® BT-3 Cordless Battery Rivet Tool is making installation more efficient with its improved design offering: Stronger pulling force Longer stroke Abil...
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THE MARSON TOOLING RANGE - RELIABLE, COST-EFFECTIVE AND EASY TO USE
The Marson tooling range includes everything from hand tools to heavy duty power tooling, making it easy for you to find the right tool for the job. Choose from: Hand Rivet Tools Rivet Nut S...
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SNEP INTRODUCES ADVANCED MACHINERY TO TURN OUT EXTREMELY HIGH QUALITY PARTS TO VERY TIGHT TOLERANCES
SNEP has a variety of highly-specialised CNC and screw cutting machines onsite to produce parts ranging in size from 3mm to 60mm in bar, up to 250mm on mandrel or 400x400x400mm.New advanced machi...
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THE NEW CAMLOC RETAINING RING FOR THE 50F QUICK RELEASE FASTENER SERIES
We have added the easy-to-install 50W17-1BP stainless steel retaining ring to our 50F Series washer range. Simply press the ring onto the stud using the corresponding assembly tool 50T01-1DR....
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THE NEW KNT PREMIUM HAND TOOLS FOR KEENSERTS®
We are excited to launch our new line of hand tools designed specifically for installing KEENSERTS. We developed the new KNT hand tool with the following three requirements in mind: Quick and easy...
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ARCONIC FASTENING SYSTEMS INTRODUCES NEW 316 MARINE GRADE (A4) STAINLESS STEEL MAGNA-LOK® BLIND FASTENING SYSTEM
Retaining all the features of the standard version of the Magna-Lok structural blind fastener; including a wide grip range to accommodate large variations in joint thickness, 360 internal locking tech...
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HUCK VIDEO #8: FASTENERS FOR COMPOSITE MATERIALS
In the eighth in our series of ‘How Huck Works’ videos Jonathan Craven, Operations Director for Arconic Fastening Systems Telford, discusses our latest innovation for composite materials and the a...
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HUCK VIDEO #7: BLIND FASTENER COATINGS
In the seventh in our series of 'How Huck Works' videos Andy Smith, Engineering Manager for Arconic Fastening Systems Telford, discusses the characteristics of Huck's most recently developed rang...
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HUCK VIDEO #6: MANUFACTURING HUCK
In the sixth in our series of 'How Huck Works' videos Toby Whittingham, Manufacturing Engineer for Arconic Fastening Systems Telford, talks about Huck's manufacturing process for two-piece LockBo...
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HUCK VIDEO #5: BOBTAIL®
In the fifth in our series of ‘How Huck Works’ videos Andrew Smith, Engineering Manager for Arconic Fastening Systems Telford, talks about one of Huck's most popular LockBolts, BobTail®. Des...
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HUCK VIDEO #4: DIBT ACCREDITATION
In the fourth in our series of ‘How Huck Works’ videos Dr. - Ing. Hans-Albert Staedler, Customer Engineering Director for Arconic Fastening Systems in Europe, talks about the prestigious DIBt accr...
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HUCK VIDEO #3: HOW LOCKBOLTS WORK
In the third in our series of ‘How Huck Works’ videos Andrew Smith, Engineering Manager for Arconic Fastening Systems in Telford, talks about the wide range of Huck LockBolts, their benefits and t...
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HUCK VIDEO #2: HUCKFORCE POWERIG® RANGE
In the second in our series of ‘How Huck Works’ videos Paul Carson, Systems Engineer for Arconic Fastening Systems in Telford, talks about the HuckForce range and how to choose the right model for...
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HUCK VIDEO #1: HOW BLIND FASTENERS WORK
In the first of our series of ‘How Huck Works’ videos Andy Smith, Engineering Manager for Arconic Fastening Systems in Telford, talks about the wide range of Huck blind fasteners, their benefits a...
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SERIES VKM921 - JUST PULL, TURN, CLOSE AND FOLD THE HANDLE!
The VKM921 series is simple to use and provides quick and easy installation without the need for tooling. The VKM921 is captive and does not require a receptacle. When preparing for installation, only...
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THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN D4002 AND 4002 SERIES
The 4002 series is the original series that is used mostly within the aerospace industry. It is a reliable, captive, vibration resistant quarter turn system that has a long life-cycle and can sus...
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THE HUCK® RANGE FORCE™ BATTERY INSTALLATION TOOL
The only battery tool on the market to be tested and approved by Arconic for installation of Huck LockBolts and Blind Fasteners Arconic has joined forces with Makita® to bring you ind...
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CATALOGUE UPDATES : ADDITIONS TO THE 991F AND 15F SERIES
We have updated our Quarterturn section of our catalogue. We have added two new Quarterturn fasteners, the first being the V15S20; a hidden push-push solution and the second is the 991S04, a plastic h...
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INNOVATION IN MECHANICAL FASTENING TECHNOLOGY FOR MAINTENANCE FREE JOINTS
Dr.-Ing. Hans-Albert Staedler Customer Engineering Director Europe Arconic Fastening Systems Industrial Products, Telford, UK Arconic Fastening Systems has many years experience in mechanica...
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RECOIL® TANGLESS® INSERTS - THE NEXT STEP IN WIRE THREAD INSERT EVOLUTION
Recoil Tangless inserts are designed to offer the same reliable thread strengthening whilst minimizing the risk of losing a ‘tang’ associated with tanged inserts. Generally, wire thread inserts us...
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NEW VARIANTS OF THE 2812L SLAM LATCH
As we have already introduced in one of our previous case studies we are now showing several new variants of our 2812L self-locking slam latch variants as standard parts in our catalogue.&nb...
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ARCONIC FASTENING SYSTEMS INTRODUCES HIGH STRENGTH 12.7MM DIAMETER HUCK® MAGNA-LOK® FASTENER
The large diameter 12.7mm Magna-Lok fastener has extremely high shear (44.4Kn) and tensile (31.1Kn) strengths, plus high resistance to joint failure. It offers 60 and 57 percent respect...
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TORQUE VS. CLAMP – AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR JOINT INTEGRITY AND VIBRATION RESISTANCE
For most heavy equipment applications, design engineers have focused on a stable, consistently tight joint for long-term durability and vibration resistance. At the same time, torque has long been the...
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INTRODUCING ARCONIC - INNOVATION ENGINEERED
Arconic is built on an extraordinary heritage of innovation that began with Alcoa’s founding in 1888. Our businesses have helped shape the aerospace, automotive and building and construction indust...
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ARCONIC FASTENING SYSTEMS SUPPORTS NETWORK RAIL IN FIGHT TO DETER CABLE THEFT
Products supplied by Arconic Fastening Systems have received official endorsement for use in the campaign to deter theft of valuable copper cable from the UK’s railway network, a crime which costs t...
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THE GUIDING HAND BEHIND ARCONIC FASTENING SYSTEMS
‘Jonathan Craven – Arconic Fastening Systems’ Jonathan Craven holds a B Eng (Hons) in manufacturing engineering and management from the University of Nottingham, and began his career in joining...
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THE CASE FOR STRUCTURAL BLIND FASTENERS IN AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS
The call for lightweighting has led to significant advancements in how we design and construct vehicles. Technology gains have resulted in new and exciting possibilities, but they have also created u...
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WELDING V FASTENING - VIBRATION RESISTANT, DIRECT-TENSION LOCKBOLTS CHANGE THE EQUATION
For years, welding was seen as the only way to ensure the integrity of joints in demanding load-bearing or high-vibration structures. So, companies manufacturing heavy-duty equipment or fabricating la...
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ARCONIC'S HUCK BOBTAIL LOCKBOLT FASTENER EARNS PRESTIGIOUS TECHNICAL RECOGNITION AND DEEMED MAINTENANCE-FREE
Following a rigorous testing programme, the Huck® BobTail® lockbolt fastener from Arconic Fastening Systems (AFS) has earned the prestigious German national technical approval, otherwise known as al...
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KEENSERTS® ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: EDGE DISTANCE
We would like to inform you of some additional information regarding our KEENSERTS® Boss Diameter: 1.5 x outer diameter of insert. Edge distance to a flat side: Can be as little as 0.8mm ov...
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STAR FASTENERS IN THE RAIL SECTOR
Established in 1989 Nottingham based Star Fasteners is the UK’s largest distributor for Arconic Fastening Systems’ Huck® brand of products, which are designed to provide permanent, vibration-resi...
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5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT INSTALLING CAMLOC RECEPTACLES - AN ALTERNATIVE WAY!
Rather than the well-known installation on the backside of a frame, most receptacles can be installed in a cavity on the upper side of the frame as well. Here are five facts we thought you shou...
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PROVIDING "MAINTENANCE FREE" SOLUTIONS
Here Dr-Ing Hans-Albert Städler, customer engineering director Europe at Arconic Fastening Systems, looks at what the term ‘maintenance free’ truly means and the importance of providing ‘mainte...
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OUR NEW STRIKE HAS ARRIVED!
The V951L series offers a variety of draw latches and strikes suitable for different applications and tensile strengths. Now we have released this new strike (Part No. is V51L59-1ASNV) we are pleased...
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FASTENING THE FUTURE
Chris Jenkins, editor of Torque Magazine, visits Arconic Fastening Systems (AFS) in Telford to find out about a leader in unique and cost-effective solutions to fastening problems. The separation is...
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WHAT EVERYBODY OUGHT TO KNOW ABOUT OUR NEW LIFT SPRING!
Our V951L series latches have been very popular over the years (in fact they still are) and have been designed to provide an adjustable, high-performance method ideal for securing machine and equipmen...
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ITALIAN REFRIGERATED TRUCK BODY MANUFACTURER WARMS TO BENEFITS OF ARCONIC FASTENING SYSTEMS’ BOBTAIL FASTENER
Arconic Fastening Systems (AFS) has helped Italian refrigerated truck manufacturer Cold Car SPA significantly reduce its costs by improving the installation efficiency of its low temperatu...
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ARCONIC FASTENING SYSTEMS’ HUCK® C50L® FASTENER HELPS SHAPE ICONIC KELPIES MONUMENT
The Huck® brand C50L® fastener from Arconic Fastening Systems (AFS) is one of the key components in a major iconic Scottish construction project. With recommendation from design c...
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JOINING SOLUTIONS MOVING FAST - AN INTERVIEW WITH JONATHAN CRAVEN, OPERATIONS DIRECTOR FOR ARCONIC FASTENING SYSTEMS
In February 2016, Jonathan Craven Operations Director for Arconic Fastening Systems, was interviewed by the must-read magazine for design engineers and design management, Eureka. Joining materials in...
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THE BENEFITS OF LOCKBOLTS - INTERVIEW WITH DR.-ING. HANS- ALBERT STAEDLER
In November 2015, Dr.-Ing. Hans-Albert Staedler Customer Engineering Director for AFS, was interviewed by the market leading magazine in the fastener industry, Fastener & Fixing Technology.Se...
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