Clinch Fastening Systems
Clinch Fastening Systems
Clinch Fastening Systems
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<strong>Clinch</strong> <strong>Fastening</strong> <strong>Systems</strong> from Acument Global Technologies<br />
Continuing Technology<br />
The Strux® line of clinch fasteners was introduced<br />
in 1976. They provide optimal performance in<br />
steel and aluminum sheet applications that are<br />
2.0mm and over, but too thin to provide adequate<br />
thread engagment from screws or bolts.<br />
Originally featuring a TORX® configuration on the<br />
displacement lobes, other configurations are also<br />
used to meet specific application requirements.<br />
The Rivtex® line of clinch fasteners were<br />
designed to meet the needs of thinner sheet<br />
metal applications. These include high-strength<br />
thin sheet steel, where welding can reduce the<br />
material’s performance.<br />
Benefits<br />
• Provides high resistance to rotation and pushout<br />
• Can eliminate welding operations in standard<br />
materials and be used with material<br />
combinations that can not be welded<br />
• Provides a cleaner appearance then welded<br />
fasteners<br />
• Many automated installation systems available<br />
• Can be installed in-die, unlike welding<br />
operations<br />
• Speeds the assembly process<br />
• Lowers in-place costs<br />
Testing of actual applications is required to<br />
determine optimal fastener selection and assembly<br />
parameters. Please contact an Acument Global<br />
Technologies applications engineer for assistance.<br />
Strux® Fasteners<br />
• Three products:<br />
– STRUX clinch studs<br />
(external threads)<br />
– STRUX clinch nuts<br />
(internal threads)<br />
– unthreaded STRUXtite®<br />
nuts for use with<br />
TAPTITE® thread-rolling<br />
fasteners are available as specials<br />
• Available in sizes M4 – M12 (#8 – 1/2")<br />
• Optimum performance in sheet metals over<br />
1.5mm thick<br />
Rivtex® Fasteners<br />
• Two products:<br />
– Rivtex clinch studs<br />
(external threads)<br />
– Rivtex pierce-clinch<br />
nuts (internal threads);<br />
eliminate need for<br />
punched or drilled holes<br />
• Available in sizes M5<br />
– M10<br />
• For thinner sheet metals, including high strength<br />
thin steel sheets and aluminum sheets<br />
– clinch products: 0.75mm to 2.0mm<br />
– pierce-clinch nuts: 0.75mm to 2.0mm (steel);<br />
0.75mm to 3.0mm (aluminum)<br />
Specials<br />
Unthreaded pins, engineered threads, double-end studs, preassembled<br />
subcomponents and more are available.<br />
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