Lightweight fasteners & fastening elements - a market overview
Lightweight fasteners & fastening elements - a market overview
Lightweight fasteners or fastening elements - in the construction of buildings and plants, in the assembly of machines, in the aerospace and aviation industry, the electrical industry, plant and apparatus engineering, the construction industry or in the automotive sector, where absolutely secure connections are required, more and more fasteners and fastening elements are being used.
Fastening and connecting elements
A wealth of assembly elements is available on the market for every need. Increasingly, metal materials are being replaced by innovative composites and plastics in modern designs (weight and material savings).
The new materials allow a whole new freedom of design and exhibit high load-bearing capacity despite significant weight savings. Nevertheless, these surfaces and materials are usually more sensitive than conventional materials and must be joined together in a minimally invasive manner.
Innovative fasteners, such as the lightweight fasteners, (available in different variations and designs) thus make it possible to combine a wide variety of materials. By using different types of fasteners and fixing elements, these materials are joined together as gently as possible
Spoilt for choice in the product jungle
Numerous fasteners and connecting elements are offered on the market by various national and international, smaller and larger manufacturers. It is not always easy to get an overview and the customer is spoiled for choice.
Which fastener is to be used, which type of lightweight fastener is to be used, is a standard model sufficient or does it need a custom design? Is a flange needed or not? Who can implement this technically and how? Here it is important to rely on the experience and knowledge of professionals in order to avoid unpleasant surprises.
Various designations
Fasteners are not only known on the market as lightweight fasteners, but also under brand names such as bigHead® or even MASTER-PLATE®. The different designations originate from the various manufacturers who market their own products accordingly. HA-CO takes a leading role in the industry with its long company history and experience from countless projects. Customers benefit not only from many years of practice, but also from the in-depth expertise of accomplished specialists. This enables HA-CO to respond to special requests and produce custom-made products in a wide variety of designs and types. The services are offered in Austria, Switzerland and also in Germany.
Standard products & special solutions from HA-CO
Lightweight fasteners from HA-CO are not only available in the standard variant or as individual elements, of which very many are available from stock and within the shortest possible time, but can also be individually manufactured or adapted to your specific application on request.
Thanks to our own workshop and experienced specialists, we are able to offer customer-specific solutions and respond to special requests. HA-CO also produces smaller quantities according to customer requirements. Individual advice and service are our top priority.
