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Citation
(2000), "Fastriv®makes connections in The Netherlands", Industrial Robot, Vol. 27 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/ir.2000.04927aaf.010
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:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2000, MCB UP Limited
Fastriv®makes connections in The Netherlands
Fastriv®makes connections in The Netherlands
Keywords: Rivets, Europe, Welding
Fastriv®self-pierce rivets from Aylesbury Automation are proving to be a huge success with buyers in The Netherlands who see immediate benefits in this new fastener system technology.
"Buyers in many varying industries see quickly how the Fastriv®system can solve a production problem for them", explains Gerard Dijkers of Elceestaal, Aylesbury Automation's distributor in The Netherlands. "The technology of self-pierce rivets is becoming better known and more widely used in Europe."
Fastriv®first became known in The Netherlands through its application in industrial doors. The self-pierce rivets provide a strong join between up to three dissimilar materials, including light-weight materials such as aluminium or plastic, joined to mild steel through to high-strength steel, a process unsuited to welding technology (see Plate 7).
The Fastriv®option also gives greater choice of materials to the industrial designer and provides a fastening solution which enables new creative designs to become reality.
"Fastriv®works well, gives added strength to the connection, is water-tight and does not corrode", explains Gerard Dijkers. "We see major potential for this fastening as customers learn more about its beneficial characteristics."
Plate 7 Fastriv® rivet setting robot with remote hydraulic power pack and fastener blow feed system from Aylesbury Automation
Applications in The Netherlands now include use of Fastriv®in assembly of brackets for hanging curtains on lorry trailers, rail assemblies for industrial doors, poultry feeding installations and air-conditioning applications.
Further information on the Fastriv®self-pierce riveting system can be obtained from the Sales Department, Fastriv®Division, Aylesbury Automation. Tel: (+44) 01296 314300; Fax: (+44) 01296 482424.