Why Choose Huck® Lock Bolts?
As your professionals at Rivet Nut USA™ (a division of Cardinal Components, Inc.), we understand the critical role that secure fastening solutions play in various industries. A locking collar bolt, also known as a lockbolt, lock bolt, collar bolt or by a famous brand name called a “Huck lock bolt®”, serve a special purpose in blind applications that require superior strength coupled with vibration resistance.
Case Study: Traditional Bolt & Nut vs Lock Bolt
Challenges: Many times, an application (such as heavy trucking, machinery, or tractors) creates ongoing vibration during operation. The vibration creates challenges that overwhelm a traditional bolt and hex nut solution. A bolt and hex nut combo rely on the initial tension torqued on the hex nut, but in a vibratory environment, the tension on the hex nut dissipates and can result in a failed connection. Further, a nut and bolt require the torque to be perfect at time of installation, too much (stripped threads) or too little installation torque (too loose) will lead to premature field failure.
How do We Overcome these Engineering Challenges?
Answer: The lock bolt! A lockbolt better resists the vibrations by relying on a collar that is permanently molded into grooves on the lockbolt. A lockbolt doesn’t use threads, it uses a cold-forming or a swaging method that melds the collar into the grooves of lockbolt. The install tool is preset to apply the correct install force every time. It’s a much simpler install process than a bolt and hex nut install process. (Another option could be welding together the components, but welding takes much longer, requires high fixed cost investments, uses specialty skillsets and creates environmental concerns within a production facility.)
Huck® Brand & Generic Alternatives
The Huck® brand has a long history of success and is well-known in the market, many people know the name Huckbolt®. The Huck® name and usage are ubiquitous across the fastener industry. The generic non-branded name for these products is the lockbolt. We take pride in offering Huck® lock bolts, as well as a diverse range of alternative lockbolts that you may find delivers comparable performance at attractive price points and lead times.
Why Choose Rivet Nut USA for Your Lock Bolt Needs?
- Quality and Performance: Our lock bolts are sourced from reputable manufacturers known for their commitment to quality and performance. These lock bolts are rigorously tested to ensure they meet or exceed industry standards, providing reliable and durable fastening solutions for your projects.
- Competitive Pricing: We understand that cost is a significant factor in any project. By offering lockbolts from various brands, we can provide competitive pricing without compromising on quality. This allows our customers to achieve cost savings while still benefiting from high-performance fastening solutions.
- Industry Best Lead Times: Timely delivery is crucial for maintaining project schedules. Our diverse supplier network enables us to offer shorter lead times compared to some well-known brands. This ensures that you receive your lock bolts when you need them, helping to keep your projects on track.
- Expertise and Support: At Rivet Nut USA, we are more than just a fastener distributor. Our team of engineers and customer account representatives provides exceptional service and technical support. Whether you need assistance in selecting the right lockbolt for your application, require technical advice on installation tools, or need to find immediate hot stock we are here to help.
- Versatility: We have been growing our supply network and expanding our distribution footprint since 1983. As experts in the world of fastening solutions, we can quickly and easily identify the right lockbolt solution for your application. We have worked with customers in all industries, worldwide. No matter what sector you are in, automotive, aerospace, construction, or heavy machinery, our team has the knowledge and resources to meet your fastening needs.
Discover our Range of Lockbolts
Some of the key features of our lockbolts include:
- High Shear and Tensile Strength: Ensuring robust and secure fastening in demanding applications.
- Vibration Resistance: Providing reliable performance in environments subject to movement and vibration.
- Ease of Installation: Designed for quick and efficient installation, while also reducing labor time and costs. The simplicity of installing a lockbolt is a quality benefit! Using a more complex torquing process with a bolt and nut can result in adverse effects if the installation does not go perfectly.
- Corrosion Resistance: Suitable for use in harsh environments, ensuring longevity and durability.
We offer an extensive selection of lock bolts designed to cater to various requirements. Some well-known Huck® brand lockbolts are as follows (displayed below are photos and videos from Huck’s website and YouTube channel along with a description for common types of Huck® bolts):
BOBTAIL®: Advanced fastening technology, BobTail® offers exceptional performance and reliability. It provides 5 times the fatigue strength of conventional nuts and bolts. Always ready to work in high-volume installation environments, the BobTail® installs in just seconds. Further, the name BobTail® comes from the special pintail that does not breakoff after installation, which means all the plating remains on the pin to assure no surfaces are unplated. Watch the video!
MAGNA-GRIP®: These Magna-Grip fasteners offer a wide grip range that is ideal for a variety of applications while reducing the number of fastener SKUs that OEMs need to carry. Watch the video!
C50L®: Designed for heavy-duty applications, the C50L is the foundation of strength and engineering performance that most bolt and hex nuts simply can’t provide. Watch the video!
C6L®: An original Huck® design, the C6L offers a 6-groove locking design as a grade 2 fastener. Also, available in sister part numbers for grade 5 (C120L) and grade 8 (C150L). Watch the video!
HUCKTAINER®: This fastener is good for fiberglass reinforced plywood or thin metal panel applications. It delivers a wide load bearing surface with consistent pressure during installation, which reduces the risk of crushing or cracking the parent material. Watch the video!
Lock Bolts are known for their reliable field performance, fast installation, and overall cost-effectiveness when being compared to welding or bolt/nut fastening systems.
Rivet Nut USA™, a division of Cardinal Components Inc., is your trusted partner for high-quality lockbolts that offer excellent performance, competitive pricing, and reliable delivery. By choosing our Lock Bolts, you can be confident in the integrity and security of your fastening solutions. Explore our range of products today and experience the Rivet Nut USA™ difference.
Interested in more information? Read our article “What Is A Lockbolt?” for more details. Or to contact us for specific information or to place an order, visit our website at RivetNutUSA.com or contact our customer support team. We look forward to serving your fastening needs!
Photo/Video Credits: Huck® brands (hfsindustrial.com) and Huck® brands YouTube Channel