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Benefits of Huck® Lockbolt Technology in Steel Construction Applications
The article discusses the benefits of Huck® LockBolt technology in steel construction, emphasizing its reliability and efficiency compared to traditional fasteners. It highlights how Huck® LockBolts offer consistent clamping force, resistance to vibration, and improved durability, addressing common challenges in bolted connections like friction variability and human error. The piece also outlines the streamlined installation process, rigorous testing standards, and certifications that ensure their suitability for high-stress and vibration-prone environments. These attributes make Huck® LockBolts an optimal solution for modern steel construction needs.
Approvals and Certifications:
Huck® LockBolts are a widely accepted fastening solution backed by rigorous testing and certifications:
Material Characterisation: The steel used for Huck® LockBolt components undergo stringent testing to ensure they meet the required mechanical properties for strength, ductility, and fatigue resistance. This is often mandated by approval bodies like DIBt (German Building Authority).
Performance Evaluation: Huck® LockBolts have been subjected to various tests to assess their performance under static and dynamic loads. These tests include tensile, shear, slip-load and creep testing as well as fatigue testing to evaluate real-world conditions.
Quality Management Systems Implementation: Huck® LockBolts are precisely manufactured to ensure consistent production quality and adherence to relevant standards.
Star Fasteners is a leading UK-based supplier of fastening solutions, specialising in Huck® fasteners. Renowned for its expertise and dedication to quality, Star Fasteners serves a wide variety of industries; key sectors include construction, transportation (automotive, rail), heavy equipment manufacturing (commercial vehicle, defence, agriculture), energy (wind turbines, oil and gas), and industrial machinery providing high-performance fastening systems that improve safety, efficiency, and reliability.
Star Fasteners also emphasizes customer support, offering expert advice, bespoke solutions, and technical assistance to meet diverse application requirements. Committed to sustainability and innovation, it continues to support modern engineering challenges with precision and excellence.
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