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FAST OCTOBER 2011 HOW TO: SPECIFY SPECIAL FASTENERS Giving performance cars an aerodynamic edge Traditionally the high performance sector of the motor industry used a simple system of a sliding linch pin, mounted on the panel surface, to fasten removable body parts on competition cars. A perfectly acceptable solution which performed satisfactorily but looks a little dated on modern high performance race and rally cars The AeroCatch shear pin latch was conceived, designed and manufactured by Specialty Fasteners & Components in Totnes, South Devon and was released to the market in January 2005 as a modern aerodynamic design for fastening bonnet, boot and tailgate panels specifically for the motorsport industry. AeroCatch was designed to achieve the same effect but with all the locking mechanism below the surface of the panel. A secondary lock design feature ensures a positive closure and from a safety aspect the AeroCatch handle is highly visible when in the open position thereby reducing the risk of the bonnet not being securely fastened, an experience many had previously experienced with the traditional arrangement. 30 During the course of launch year 2005 AeroCatch was quickly adopted by leading race and rally teams in the UK, and come the end of the year was fitted to many championship winners the most notable of which being the Dunlop MSA BTCC champions Team Halfords Honda Integra-R. As the 2006 motorsport season fast approached dealers were appointed in countries with active motorsport participation and work started on building on the success of 2005. Racing car designers were taking note of the new product and requests for 3D computer aided design files increased. With dealers now appointed in the USA, Germany, Brazil and Australia, countries all with a solid motorsport history, sales began to increase steadily as new car design and builds were undertaken. Built in Cheshire, the BAC MONO was designed to bring formula race car levels of handling, performance and thrill to the public road. At 520 bhp/ton, its power to weight ratio surpasses that of the Bugatti Veyron and it can accelerate to 60 mph in just 2.8 seconds and has a top speed of 170 mph. The car’s aerodynamics were optimised in partnership with Stuttgart University and it is constructed in carbon fibre with a tubular steel driver safety cell. The bonnet panel is fitted with an Aerocatch fastener. Now into its 7th year of production the original AeroCatch has been joined by AeroCatch2 and from January 2011 AeroCatch3 a shear and tension latch designed to meet the demands of the sports prototype style of race car. AeroCatch is fast becoming the panel fastener choice for leading motor industry manufacturers motorsport programmes around the world. The list is still growing but now includes Aston Martin, BMW, Chevrolet, Ginetta and Lamborghini, to name but a few. The pedestrian friendly nature of the AeroCatch design, no parts protruding through the panels, has been an important feature for the road tuning market and, as with the race and rally markets, the road tuning sector has taken to the AeroCatch range. Widely used in the tuning industry in the UK, Japan and USA, AeroCatch is now available in a choice of finish, traditional black, carbon look and white with the key locking style proving highly popular in this market sector. AeroCatch is a success story for a new product designed, developed and manufactured in the South West of England. All tooling and component suppliers are local for the complete AeroCatch range ensuring production and ongoing developments meet the highest quality requirements for the demanding industry in which AeroCatch is used. Now available from officially appointed dealers in over 30 countries, including Denmark, Germany, Italy, Spain, South Africa, USA and more AeroCatch is fast becoming a recognised Global brand and has earned a reputation as being the panel fastener of choice; it can be seen in action most weekends at motorsport events around the world. SPECIALTY FASTENERS & COMPONENTS 01803 868677
FAST OCTOBER 2011 Ingenious solutions optimise stowage space Stowage space is always at a premium whatever the application and a typical problem area is accessing drawers installed at above waist height. Accuride has come up with an ingenious solution to this with their tilt and slide system. When the drawer is opened the drawer slide system Accuride’s double handle drawer mechanism is activated by a centrally located push button on this fire appliance tilts the drawer forward giving easy access to its contents. The system is easy to fit and fully adjustable, even with the drawer in place. The tilt can also be varied by the installer depending on the height of the drawer. Side rollers, which act as buffers for the drawer, can be adjusted via cams at the front even with the drawer in place. This is a much improved feature that will help installers fit the drawer neatly. Side dampers soften the drop and the distinctive red rollers smoothly guide the drawer open and close. Another new product that compliments this system is a rugged double handle drawer lock in / lock out mechanism activated by a centrally located push button. The yellow push button is easily seen under sodium lamps, but is also available in red if required. The locking handle can also be used in tandem with Accuride’s heavy duty, extension slides. A lock-out conversion kit is a simple and cost-effective add-on to give total stability to the drawer when fully opened. Accuride products are available in the UK from SPECIALTY FASTENERS & COMPONENTS 01803 868677 HIGH PERFORMANCE ADHESIVE TECHNOLOGY � 1 & 2 Part Structural Adhesives � UV Curing Adhesives � Conductive Adhesives � Instant Adhesives � Ultra High Temperature Adhesives � High Performance Adhesive Tapes Bonham Drive, Eurolink Industrial Estate, Sittingbourne, Kent ME10 3RY www.eurobond-adhesives.co.uk sales@ eurobond-adhesives.co.uk T 01795 427888 31
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FAST OCTOBER 2011<br />
Ingenious <strong>solutions</strong> optimise stowage space<br />
Stowage space is always at a premium whatever the application<br />
<strong>and</strong> a typical problem area is accessing drawers<br />
installed at above waist height. Accuride has come up with<br />
an ingenious solution to this with their tilt <strong>and</strong> slide system.<br />
When the drawer is opened the drawer slide system<br />
Accuride’s double h<strong>and</strong>le drawer mechanism is activated by a centrally<br />
located push button on this fire appliance<br />
tilts the drawer forward giving easy access to its contents.<br />
The system is easy to fit <strong>and</strong> fully adjustable, even with the<br />
drawer in place. The tilt can also be varied by the installer<br />
depending on the height of the drawer. Side rollers, which<br />
act as buffers for the drawer, can be adjusted via cams at<br />
the front even with the drawer in place. This is a much<br />
improved feature that will help installers fit the drawer<br />
neatly. Side dampers soften the drop <strong>and</strong> the<br />
distinctive red rollers smoothly guide the drawer open<br />
<strong>and</strong> close.<br />
Another new product that compliments this system<br />
is a rugged double h<strong>and</strong>le drawer lock in / lock out<br />
mechanism activated by a centrally located push button.<br />
The yellow push button is easily seen under sodium<br />
lamps, but is also available in red if required. The locking<br />
h<strong>and</strong>le can also be used in t<strong>and</strong>em with Accuride’s<br />
heavy duty, extension slides. A lock-out conversion kit is<br />
a simple <strong>and</strong> cost-effective add-on to give total stability<br />
to the drawer when fully opened.<br />
Accuride products are available in<br />
the UK from<br />
SPECIALTY FASTENERS & COMPONENTS 01803 868677<br />
HIGH PERFORMANCE<br />
ADHESIVE TECHNOLOGY<br />
� 1 & 2 Part Structural Adhesives<br />
� UV Curing Adhesives<br />
� Conductive Adhesives<br />
� Instant Adhesives<br />
� Ultra High Temperature Adhesives<br />
� High Performance Adhesive Tapes<br />
Bonham Drive, Eurolink Industrial Estate,<br />
Sittingbourne, Kent ME10 3RY<br />
www.eurobond-adhesives.co.uk<br />
sales@ eurobond-adhesives.co.uk<br />
T 01795 427888<br />
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