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Direct-tension fastener

June 3, 2013
The Huck BobTail offers strength, reliability, and high corrosion resistance due to its no-break-off pintail design. It has five times the fatigue strength of conventional nuts and bolts, unmatched installation speed (under 2 sec/fastener), and vibration resistance. The BobTail’s low-swage technology allows installation with lightweight, ergonomic tooling.
The Huck BobTail offers strength, reliability, and high corrosion resistance due to its no-break-off pintail design. It has five times the fatigue strength of conventional nuts and bolts, unmatched installation speed (under 2 sec/fastener), and vibration resistance. The BobTail’s low-swage technology allows installation with lightweight, ergonomic tooling. Available sizes: 3/16, 1/4, 5/16, 3/8, 1/2, 5/8, 3/4, 7/8 , and 1 in., as well as 12, 14, 16, and 20 mm. The units come in steel, aluminum, and stainless steel in round, truss, 90°, flush, flanged, and 98T head styles.

Alcoa Fastening Systems, Industrial Fastener Div., 8001 Imperial Dr., Waco, TX 76712, (254) 751-5543, www.afshuck.net/us

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