Self-Piercing Fasteners

    July 13, 2006
    Painted Fas-ners insert into prepainted metals, eliminating secondary painting.

    The Fas-ner color is matched to the painted assembly and is self-piercing. It joins dissimilar metals and thicknesses, and eliminates the need for spot welding and riveting. A simple punchanddie operation feeds, punches, inserts, and locks fasteners in a single, high-cycle operation.

    AKH Inc., 2830 S. Lynhurst Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46241, (317) 243-5915, www.akhfas-ner.com

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