Punched Rivet System for thin metal components Tuk-Rivet® Technical publication No. 45 … technologies for a reliable hold

Fastening technology from KerbKonus is used today in wide-ranging sectors of industry around the world. State-of-the art production facilities ensure optimum quality and supply availability. Our own research and development department works to implement demanding fastening solutions for widely differing applications. Close international cooperation and exchange of experience guarantee an outstanding standard of engineering excellence. With a widespread network of independent branches and representatives around the world, we are a sound, reliable partner when it comes to technologies for a reliable...

At our parent plant in Amberg, we produce threaded inserts using efficient production methods. A team of qualified and highly motivated staff guarantees a consistent, high standard of production. The number of products manufactured over the company´s history reaches into the billions. State-of-the-art automation lines manufacture around the clock in a precise and high standard of quality. The efficient and low-cost production of large-scale product series is one of the strengths on which we have based our success. But our high-volume production output in no way compromises flexibility. We are...

4 Punched rivets from KerbKonus are produced in large piece numbers. Despite their small size, these components can often be vital to safeguarding personal safety. This is why the tests and checks we perform on our products comply to the most stringent guidelines and directives. In the case of particularly critical applications, we check every individual part using state-of-the art testing facilities. Only once they have passed these rigorous tests are products sent out to our customers. Our flexibility is reflected particularly in our rapid response to customer requirements. We take responsibility...

5 Tuk-Rivet® Punched rivet system Punch riveting with a solid rivet permits one or more joined elements such as semi-finished product types, sheet, profile and cast components to be fastened together. During this process, the workpieces are clamped to the bottom die by the hold-down device. They are then punched by the solid Tuk-Rivet that acts at the same time as the blanking die. When the stop-point is reached both the hold-down device and rivet punch are flush with the workpiece surface. As a result of the compressive force applied by the rivet punch and the hold-down device the shape of the...

6 Punched rivets in application ... Guide rails in aluminium for electric windows. Heat protection shield connection of sheet metal with aluminium diecast. Window lift of galvanized steel (zinc coated).

… technologies for a reliable hold Kerb-Konus-Vertriebs-GmbH • P.O.Box 1663 • 92206 Amberg • Phone +49 9621 679-0 • Fax +49 9621 679-444 Punched rivet Multi-zone punched rivet Self-riveting Tuk-Rivet® Works standard 492 / 492 1 / 493 Application Tuk-Rivet is a punched rivet made of rust and acid proof material or steel for the manufacture of highly load resistant riveted joints in thin section components. Example for locating the Stainless steel Tuk-Rivet for 3.0 mm total sheet thickness, works standard 492 0: article number Tuk-Rivet 492 000 004.900 Material Steel, hardened, zink/nickel-plated,...

8 Even the best individual product is as good as useless without the benefit of matured mechanical processes to ensure its efficient application. This is why KerbKonus developed a range of economical solutions engineered to a high technical standard for processing its punched rivet system Tuk-Rivet. The machines and processing devices on offer are tailored to the respective field of application. Professional installation and instruction by KerbKonus specialists are included as part of our service package. Tuk-Rivet is installed in seconds using an automatic special riveting machine. The rivet...

… technologies for a reliable hold Kerb-Konus-Vertriebs-GmbH • P.O.Box 1663 • 92206 Amberg • Phone +49 9621 679-0 • Fax +49 9621 679-444 Enquiry data sheet Punched rivet / Multi-zone punched rivet Fax to KerbKonus +49 9621 679444 1. Application: Number of joints/component: 2. Requirements Joint stress exposure: Direction: m Shear tension m Peel tension m Cross tension Type: m Static m Vibratory m Force [N] Bottom die projection admissible: m yes m no Corrosion requirements 3. Accessibility Flange width Length of rivet points Disturbance points/Obstacles: (Drawings/sketches) 4. Punched rivet geometry...

11 … technologies for a reliable hold ... Other products for joining and fastening thin section components Alongside the punched rivet system Tuk Rivet, KerbKonus also offers a number of other matured solutions for fastening thin moulded components. The Anchor product family is a rivet bushing made of steel or rustproof materials, brass or light alloy. The shank is contersunk and serrated. Anchor is riveted into thin-walled moulded parts with pre-punched receiving holes. During this process, the riveted serrations of the shank cut into the side wall, creating an absolutely secure fastening. Anchor...

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