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SNAPLOCK mini The new flexible system of detachable fasteners for plastic components

available in various forms and sizes versions with snap fasteners or with internal/external threads positive action or bonded fixings thin-walled centring flanges instead of thick-walled bosses (no sink marks) reduced tooling costs sets new standards for component finish and recycling

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SNAPLOCK mini Detachable fastener components made from glassfibre-reinforced plastic

can be configured to suit the main purpose or area of application (snap fasteners, internal or external threads) thin-walled thermoplastic housings can be attached by bonded or positive action fasteners according to your requirements
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latest design makes recycling-friendly component use easy

Example of anchorage type: friction weld or ultrasonic weld = bonded fixing

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Example of anchorage type: thermal riveting (2-phase) = positive action fixing

After the component has been removed from the mould, the plastic insert is fixed in place by friction welding (or ultrasonic welding). The centring flange on the component ensures the optimum set-up of the weld zone for a bonded fixing.

Advantages:

Advantages: positive action fixing allows the use of components made from higher strength materials (e.g. PA 60 % GF), the flanges can be positioned anywhere including near the edges of components, quick, stress-relieved welding processes, high tensile strength and resistance to twisting, thin-walled centring flanges instead of thick-walled bosses, thus no sink marks in thin-walled housings, ideal for snap fasteners.

the use of compatible components and materials guarantees a homogeneous bonded fixing,

the parts used for the joint contain 60 % glass fibre, quick, low-noise welding processes, high tensile strength and resistance to twisting,

After the component has been removed from the mould, the plastic insert is fixed in place by 2-phase thermal riveting. The pockets are placed on the centring flanges on the component. First the centring flanges are plasticised without contact using hot air, then the rivet heads are formed with a cold punch.

thin-walled centring flanges instead of thick-walled bosses, thus no sink marks in thin-walled housings.

Pat. pending!

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Functional model Illustration of housing halfshells fitted with SNAPLOCK mini, snap fastener version.

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Partnership service innovation

Automotive industry and their suppliers

Fastenings from Steel, Stainless, Steel and Brass Fastenings components from plastic
UNITEC, MEPLAG, TEPRO-technical plastic parts, RIVKLE Elastic-fastening component for vibration proof applications, SNAPLOCK-push on, pull off, rapid fastening system, Plastic threaded parts, Plastic headed, Metal threaded components

Construction Fasteners technology

Upat, Fischer

Quick release fasteners technology

QUICKLOC Grip, turn and release

Screwdriver systems
Automatic fast screwing system UNIQUICK , BM 2100 ff, Automatic feed screw assembly system Machinery manufacturers PANTHER , BM 3100 ff, Stationary screw insertion system MULTIQUICK . From handheld operation to electronic control screwdriver systems all from one source.

HELICOIL, KOBSERT, AMTEC, SEAL LOCK , high strength threads in metals and plastics, thread sealing and vibration resistive

Riveting and metal clinching technology

RIVKLE , RIVQUICK , RIVSET , RIVCLINCH , TAGGER *. Secure threads in sheet metals and hollow sections, Riveting in sheet metals and hollow sections
* Registered trademark of Attexor Tools S. A. and Attexor Clinch Systems S. A., Suisse

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Bllhoff, the international distributor for fastenings and assembly systems with its own production and development engineering. Production plants in Bielefeld (Photo), Sonnewalde, Germany as well as other in France, Brazil, Argentina and USA.
World-wide Availability The global nature of our business requires International licensing agreements in respect of a number of proprietary fastenings. Certain items within our total product range may not be available from all Bllhoff outlets. However, such products are available through Bllhoffs licenced partners and we will be pleased to provide such sourcing information.

Bllhoff GmbH
Fastening and assembly systems P.O. Box 14 02 29 33622 Bielefeld Archimedesstrae 1 4 33649 Bielefeld Germany Phone (+49) 5 21 / 44 82 - 03 (3 19) Fax (+49) 5 21 / 4 48 26 58 Internet: www.boellhoff.com E-mail: smoreau@boellhoff.de

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Our internal and field engineers provide a technical service based on sound product knowledge delivered in a competent and friendly manner.

Threaded inserts from metals and plastics

Electrical and sheet metal industries

Building construction and civil engineering

Furniture and timber trades

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