Self-pierce rivets gain more customers
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Henrob reports that it has seen an increase in enquiries in recent months "as companies look at alternative, energy-saving assembly methods".
Graham Sayer, the company's United Kingdom sales manager, points out that "with the ever-increasing demands on all European industry to reduce the carbon footprint, save energy, and reduce costs, manufacturers are seeking help to meet these goals".
Specialising in the production of self-pierce rivets and riveting equipment Henrob lists the key benefits of environmentally friendly fastening as:
More energy-efficient than welding or spot welding.
Low emissions.
No fumes, sparks, or swarf.
Low noise levels.
No pre-holes required.
Suitable for the joining of dissimilar materials
Suitable for use with surface-coated materials.
Assembly options - from manual systems to fully-automated robotic cells.
"During the self-pierce rivet process the rivet is driven down in to the bottom sheet of material - under the influence of an upsetting die - to form a strong joint. The process produces a fatigue-resistant joint than is up to 30% stronger than spot welding. Cycle time is from two seconds to four seconds."
Henrob will be exhibiting at the Fastening & Assembly Solutions Show, National Motorcycle Museum, 23 October.
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