Product Overview

Flangeform is a high strength fastening solution for thin gauge applications, designed by engineers to give quality and lasting performance. Offering the following:

• High strength attachment points, particularly in thin and pre-finished sheet materials

• Exceptional resistance to bending moment

• Provides a square flush-face on one side without distorting the component

• No weld heat damage or fumes

• Accurate and positive positioning assured

• Ideal for use in mild steel, aluminium or pre-finished material

• Nuts available from M4 to M12, Studs available M4 to M10. Unified equivalents.

• Especially suited to multiple insertion and automatic assembly in progression and transfer tooling

Flangeform is a cost effective fastening solution:

• Eliminates the need for secondary operations

• Reduce labour costs - automated assembly in progression tooling

• Lower production costs - reducing secondary handling

• Reduce work in progress

• Optimise plant utilisation

• Minimum stock holding - only one nut or stud per thread size

• Create flexibility of use - can be used in any type of press

How it Works

Flangeform single blow installation:
Flangeform can be inserted in presses ranging from fly presses to transfer presses, either manually placed or utilising fully automatic feeding systems. The simple low-cost mini die tool guarantees consistent and accurate insertion.

The pre-pierced component and the Flangeform fastener are located over the mini die. As the punch moves downwards, the Flangeform fastener forms a flange in the component. This process actually strengthens the attachment point, particularly in thin material.

As the punch completes its blow, the collar on the Flangeform fastener is formed around the flange, so becoming an integral part of the component. The top of the fastener is pressed flush into the component and the splines are bedded into the component, guaranteeing exceptional torsional strength.