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Moving away from the traditional fastener
A self-adhesive, single component,
interlocking mushroom
product from Stoke on Trent
based Binder Fastener Systems is
proving increasingly popular in a
variety of industrial applications.
The Duotec system can be
applied without special tools and
is a recloseable product which
has allowed the design fraternity
to re-think the use of textile fasteners.
Being many times
stronger than some other systems
means that it is ideal for the
invisible fixing of items for the
transportation, machinery, signage,
interior design, point of
display and business equipment
markets to name just a few.
The product’s high strength,
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multi-directional engagement
and uniform performance allows
designers and engineers to use
Duotec with confidence where
more traditional fixings such as
nuts and bolts, screws and rivets
were the only option. As it sits
below the surface it provides a
more aesthetic appearance which
is becoming more and more
important to both designers and
their customers.
The system uses a high quality
adhesives based on nitrile rubber
and acrylic materials which
lead to a reliable solutions to
even the most demanding applications
including low and high
temperatures, external and low
surface energy substrates.
Duotec is a strong, self-adhesive product so there is no need to drill holes
The product gives a reassuring click when closed
Being a strong, single component,
self-adhesive product, there
is no need to drill holes, which
can greatly improve productivity.
The added benefit of not drilling
holes particularly in the vehicle
interiors market is that you will
not fall foul of the stringent anticorrosion
warranties given by the
manufacturer. This is often overlooked
but given that vehicles are
now far more reliable and have
longer life spans then corrosion
can be a serious issue.
Production speed is also
increased as there is no need to
line up the components to be
fixed; Duotec can engage across
the whole of its width in both
vertical and horizontal directions.
And users know the product
has fastened correctly as it
gives a reassuring click when
closed.
Duotec is simple to apply and
needs no special tools so stock
holding is reduced. The product
is a one roll component which
can replace a whole host of different
fixings. The system is
designed in-house and produced
using a large selection of plastic
profiles and components onto
which the fastener can be bonded.
This broad range means that
Binder Fastener Systems customers
enjoy a host of different
combinations and solutions to
suit the diverse markets in which
they operate.
The company has access to a
world class range of products
from its German parent Gottlieb
Binder GmbH & Co which is
proud of the fact that its products
continue to be manufactured at
one of three plants
in Germany.
BINDER FASTENING
SYSTEMS
01782 525780