The Penta-Lok, has been driven by the need, identified by Star Fasteners, for a fastener specifically designed for the composite panel market; a material used increasingly in the manufacturing sector.
Due to its high pull-out strength, Penta-Lok is suited for use within thin materials or delicate composites and within misaligned, oversized, or slotted holes. Penta-Lok’s uniquely engineered peel system installs with ease into shallow panels. If the tip of the body is inserted into material (minimum 8mm composite panel) the Penta-Lok will do the rest. The installation process seats the flange to the surface of the material as it claws itself in on the blind side; resulting in a supportive load spread of approximately 16mm.
Penta-Lok’s reduced flange diameter allows installation against raised profiles and has been specifically designed for the secure fastening of profiled cargo load restraint and areas with restricted space, such as door gear and latches.
“As Huck fastener’s largest UK distributor it was only natural that we turned to Arconic for collaboration on producing a fastener based on a requirement we had recognised.” says Dan Starbuck, managing director at Star Fasteners.
“We are really excited to bring the Huck Penta-Lok to the market. It is an easy-to-install, 6.4mm diameter, plated steel, peel fastener with superior blind side strength. It has a neat domed head and its positive mechanical pin retention ensures structural integrity.”
“Installation into the Polyfont UK Ltd range of GRP composite panels has been extremely successful. Penta-Lok also performs well in a broad spectrum of plastic, honeycomb aluminium and multi composite boards,” says Starbuck.
“The Penta-Lok is a versatile product with the first production batch being really positively received by our customers. We look forward to seeing this new style fastener in many different applications and also fulfilling our customers’ expectations,” he concludes.
Star Fasteners are a specialist fastener distributor. As well as being a major UK stockist of Arconic’s Huck fastener brand, Star Fasteners also stocks a comprehensive range of rivets. These include standard, sealed, multi-grip and many specials for bespoke applications and are available in a wide range of materials and finishes. Its own in-house powder coating service means that any stock item can be coloured to meet customers’ requirements and despatched at short notice. Star also stocks associated new tools and related consumables, offering hire, repairs and servicing.
