When Fastening Automation Makes Sense
Leave a CommentThere are variety of ways to install fasteners like rivet nuts or clinch nuts into workpieces. Hand tools — manual, hydro-pneumatic, or pneumatic, are popular options and are used in low and high volume assemblies. Automation is another option. Fastener automation systems usually consists of a robotic arm or robotic station where fasteners are automatically […]
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Why Process Monitoring Is More Important Than Ever
Leave a CommentDeciding on what fastener to use on an assembly takes a lot of time and effort. First you have to analyze what fastener will provide the proper strength and grip to secure joints, and then combine that with the right tooling to make installations efficient. These processes take a lot of time and effort from […]
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Sherex Fastening Solutions Year in Review — 2021
1 CommentFrom all of us at Sherex, we want to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! A strong second half of 2020 turned into a very fine 2021 for Sherex. While an increase in sales and demand had our machines in Akron, Ohio, and Taiwan humming, it wasn’t without some turbulence. […]
3D Video of How RIV-FLOAT® Works
Leave a CommentWe all know the advantages of RIV-FLOAT® and what makes it one of the most unique rivet nuts on the market today. But this new video gives greater insight of how it works. Take a look at the video below. Notice how the how the floating rivet nut installs like any other rivet nut, but […]
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Hex Body Rivet Nuts — Best In Class
1 CommentWhen most people think of rivet nuts, they think of little, round body fasteners that are easy to install and have a wide variety of uses. In reality, we should begin to think of them in hexagonal form. Hex body rivet nuts are amongst the strongest, best-performing rivet nuts on the market today. Hex body […]
Large Size, High Strength Rivet Nuts
Leave a CommentRivet nuts have a wide variety of uses. They are used to assemble furniture, automobiles, refrigerators, exercise equipment and everything in between. But what about huge pieces of equipment, like large construction and agriculture equipment? Could a little rivet nut handle the rigors of heavy vibration and rigorous use that construction workers and farmers demand […]
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FLEX-5 Durability and Maintenance Tips!
Leave a CommentIt’s always a cool feeling walking around an assembly line or installation station and seeing your parts or tools being put to good use. But it’s even sweeter when you see an old tool of yours still being used by the assemblers and it’s still humming. On a recent trip to a construction, military and […]
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3D Rivet Nut Models on Sherex.com!
Leave a CommentYou can now download installed versions of our rivet nuts right on Sherex.com. Sherex Fastening Solutions has over 1,500 3D models of its rivet nuts available for download, including Optisert, and full hexagonal rivet nut lines, FHL and FHK Series. These 3D Models add to the 3D Models of our TEC Series Washers. With […]
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Installing Rivet Nuts Into Curved Surfaces
Leave a CommentFor installing rivet nuts into flat materials, the solution is usually rather simple when it comes to geometry. It usually just comes down to making sure there’s sufficient clearance for installation and the right hole size to properly fit the rivet nut. Since the material is flat, the only thing to worry about is ensuring […]
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FLEX-5: Pull to Pressure or Pull to Stroke?
Leave a CommentWhen installing rivet nuts using a Sherex FLEX-5 hydro-pneumatic tool, you have a decision to make on what kind of tool you want. Do you want a tool that offers a pull to stroke? Or do you want a tool that offers pull to pressure when installing rivet nuts. Sherex has both FLEX-5P (pull to […]
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