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Self-piercing fastener technology has been in use since the
1960’s. However, the full potential of this assembly process
has only recently been realised. Self-piercing assembly has
now rapidly developed into a new branch of joining technol-
ogy. The Fastriv
®
system combines high performance fasten-
ers with precision placing tools and monitoring equipment.
Using Fastriv
®
self-piercing rivets for the assembly of sheet
metal components, joints can be made reliably with high
dynamic and static strength characteristics.
The Fastriv
®
self-piercing system is a simple, clean and ef-
cient method of joining sheet metal components without the
need for pre-punched or pre-drilled holes. Fastriv
®
self-pierc-
ing rivets may be used for joining similar or dissimilar sheet
materials. Assembly is achieved by driving a self-piercing,
semitubular fastener into the materials to be joined.
A joint made with Fastriv
®
fasteners is both leak proof and
has a very high degree of joint integrity. In addition, the joint
has higher dynamic strength in comparison to a spot welded
joint. For these reasons it is predicted that at least 30 % of
situations where spot welding is employed can be replaced
bene cially by self-piercing.
Depending on the application, the installation equipment can
be oor standing or involve a portable riveting head for use
with either manual or robotic manipulation. Fasteners are
supplied by remote blow feed from a vibrating bowl through a
exible plastic tube.
The Fastriv
®
self-piercing system is designed to customer
speci cations for batch or ow line assembly. With the addi-
tion of process monitoring control equipment the integrity of
the joint can be maintained to the user’s satisfaction.
Together with our customers we develop fastening systems
that simplify your production process and improve the quality
and functionality of your products. We are not just a provider
of fasteners and equipment but a design and development
partner helping you to improve assembly and product per-
formance.
The Fastriv
®
self-piercing assembly system
