Pierce and clinch fasteners for applications subject to shock and vibration (16/04/2009)

The REN nut is the latest addition to Profil UK’s range of high strength pierce and clinch fastening products. Providing exceptional torque and pull through performance in panels up to 9.00 mm thick, the new fastener is ideal for applications...

Here we go gathering nuts in May... (01/04/2009)

OK, we know it’s April and perhaps there’s a bit of March madness in it, but why waste a daft headline? Les Hunt takes a look at what’s new on the fastenings front When the going gets tough, the tough get going, so they say and Profil’s new REN nut...

Pierce and clinch fasteners for applications subject to shock and vibration (11/02/2009)

The REN nut is the latest addition to Profil UK’s range of high strength pierce and clinch fastening products. Providing exceptional torque and pull through performance in panels up to 9.00 mm thick, the new fastener is ideal for applications...

Earthing nut with high performance (02/11/2007)

A newly developed self-piercing nut from mechanical fastening specialist Profil UK provides high strength location and consistent electrical earthing of components in sheet metal assemblies. Suitable for panels up to 2mm thick - and offering...

Drum feeder streamlines fastening assembly (04/09/2007)

A new drum feeder unit from mechanical fastening specialist Profil UK enables users to maximise the cost-effectiveness of the company’s pierce nut and stud technology. Suitable for the full range of standard Profil nuts and studs, the new...

Stud ensures accurate positioning (10/08/2007)

A new derivative of its NBR stud has been developed by pierce and rivet fastening specialist, Profil UK, to ensure accurate positioning and high strength threaded fixing of components in sheet metal assemblies. Building on the abilities of...

Ball pin fastener for sheet metal components (04/07/2007)

A new ball pin fastener from Profil UK, provides a fast and cost-effective method of achieving high strength pivot points in sheet metal components from 0.8-3.0 mm thick. Incorporating a cold forged 10 mm diameter head profile that is compatible...

Ball pin fastener for sheet metal components (04/07/2007)

A new ball pin fastener from Profil UK, provides a fast and cost-effective method of achieving high strength pivot points in sheet metal components from 0.8-3.0mm thick. Incorporating a cold forged, 10mm diameter head profile that is compatible with...

Profil showcase its latest assembly solutions (27/04/2007)

Profil UK’s recently announced SBF ball pin fastener will be exhibited for the first time in the UK. Offering a fast and cost-effective method of achieving high strength pivot points in sheet metal components from 0.8-1.5 mm thick, the new...

New ball pin fastener provides high strength pivot points in sheet metal components (17/04/2007)

A new ball pin fastener from pierce fastening and assembly specialist Profil UK, provides a fast and cost-effective method of achieving high strength pivot points in sheet metal components from 0.8-3.0 mm thick. Incorporating a cold forged 10 mm...

Profil showcases its latest assembly systems at Fastening Solutions show (03/04/2007)

Profil UK’s latest high strength, cost-saving assembly systems will be highlighted at the Fastening Solutions Exhibition, which takes place at RAF Cosford on 26th April. Profil’s presentation of advanced pierce fastening solutions for sheet metal...

Rivet nut can be used across a broad spectrum of sheet metal working appilcations (23/02/2007)

A new general-purpose clinch fastener – the URN nut – is the latest addition to the range of rivet nuts available from pierce assembly specialist Profil UK. Offering a fast and reliable method of mounting M6 steel threads in sheet metal components...

Coated steel fasteners take 1,000 hours of salt spray (08/12/2006)

Profil is coating its standard range of steel nuts with a corrosion resistant surface to achieve in excess of 1,000 hours of salt spray testing without the appearance of red rust. The Magni finish, which prevents bimetallic corrosion between nut and...

Fastener withstands more than 1,000 hours salt spray testing (04/10/2006)

A groundbreaking finishing process developed by Profil UK and applied to its standard range of steel nuts, has resulted in the fasteners being able to withstand more than 1000 hours’ automotive testing without red rust (RR) appearing. This...

Land-Rover's 'Discovery' of advanced pierce fastening is highlighted at MACH (01/04/2006)

A Land-Rover Discovery body shell, installed with more than 300 pierce studs and nuts, will highlight the cost-saving and productivity benefits of Profil UK's fastening technology at MACH 2006 next month (NEC, May 15-19). The fastening system offers...

Profil S Heavy Duty Stud Provides Accurate Location (01/02/2006)

Profil UK's new NBR plain studs have been developed specifically to provide precise component location during the automated assembly of new generation motor vehicles. The heavy duty, 14 mm diameter x 40 mm long steel studs utilise the...

Land Rover Defender Benefits From Foolproof Fastening System (01/10/2004)

Land Rover Defender benefits from 'foolproof' fastening system A high-strength pierce fastening system is achieving 'foolproof' fastenings at a number of points on Land Rover's Defender series vehicles. Profil M8, M10 and M12 pierce nuts...