Everything you need to know about how Huck works. 

Huck bolts work differently compared to a traditional threaded bolt & nut set because they are installed via an industrial tool that provides a permanent solution. This makes them ideal when seeking a vibration resistant fastener. Huck bolts are fundamentally a two-piece grooved pin and collar combo, where the softer steel collar sits over the pin and is compressed into the grooves of the pin via a designated tool. Put another way; the tool swages or squeezes the softer material collar into the pin making the two-piece combo an integrated one-piece.

The Huckbolt has been solving the engineering challenge associated with vibration since 1940. This is the brainchild of Louis C. Huck, who invented a bolt that resists vibrations by relying on a collar that is permanently embedded into grooves of its pin. They are not threads; it uses a cold-forming or a swaging method that melds the collar into the grooves of the lockbolt by a Huck gun that is normally pre-set to apply the correct installation force. It is a much simpler installation process than a bolt and nut install

HOW DO YOU INSTALL A HUCK BOLT?

Huck bolts fasteners consist of two pieces: a grooved bolt and a collar. Place the Huck bolt pin in a pre-drilled hole. The pin diameter should match the hole size for a snug fit that prevents lateral movement that could weaken the joint.

Place the Huck bolt collar on the opposite side of the pinhead. The collar sits over the pin and will form a strong, lasting joint when the collar is swaged (compressed) into the grooves of the pin via a Huck gun, the tool presses the softer material collar into the pin making the two-pieces into a one-piece combo.  

In the initial stages of the installation process, the Huck gun engages & pulls on the pin, whilst the nose assembly is forced down the collar. Progressively the tool, compresses the collar into the grooves of the harder steel pin. The pin and swaged collar are now combined  to maximise metal-on-metal contact so, unlike a nut and bolt, it cannot work loose. The tensile strength of the Huck bolt is dictated by the number of grooves that are filled. Check out the benefits of Huck Bolts here.

WHAT IS A HUCK RIVET? 

Huck rivets are a one-piece fastener that works differently to a two-piece HuckBolt. Huck Bolts requires access to both sides of the material, whilst a Huck rivet requires only one side access. This saves installation time. Huck structural rivets have an internal mechanism that locks a portion of the pin (mandrel) inside the rivet's body. This creates an additional layer of material that assists in increasing the rivets strength and makes them different to general purpose rivets.  

HOW DO YOU INSTALL A HUCK RIVET? 

Installation of  a Huck rivet is similar to a standard rivet, however you will require a Huck gun or a structural rivet gun, as a standard rivet gun is not equipped with the correct jaws to install structural rivets on a continuous basis. To install a structural rivet, pre drilling of holes is required. Load rivet’s pin tail section into rivet gun. Insert rivets body into hole and activate gun. Upon activation the head of the rivet is pushed against the nose of the tool, whilst the tool pulls up the central pin. As a result, the body compresses, and expands on the blind side until it maxes out to approximately one and a half times the size of the original diameter. Resulting in a larger surface in which the two materials are effectively fastened together. Check out the Huck Structural Rivet Blog.

 

 

How Huck Bolts and Huck Rivets Works Summary. 

Huck Bolt and Huck rivets are used in the fabrication of truck, truck trailers, ute trays, ute canopy bodies, emergency vehicles and numerous other steel fabrication applications where a vibration resistance fastener is critical to the application. At the conclusion of this blog, it is evident that Huck plays an important part of the fastener world and irrespective of the Huck fastener needed for your project, be assured that your project will end up as a successful one with the use of Huck - call us on 02 9755 3747 or contact us for guidance.

AEROBOLT - AUSTRALIA’S #1 AUTHORISED HUCK DISTRIBUTOR. HUCK BOLTS, HUCK RIVETS AND HUCK GUNS

Since 1993 Aerobolt has been the leading authorised distributor of Huck bolts, Huck rivets,  Huck tool & Huck gun rental & repairs. As a full-line official distributor, we receive factory direct prices and are authorised to extend all aspects of Huck’s warranty.

Aerobolt personnel are continually trained to demonstrate and support Huck’s range and will be your liaison point for communications to Huck International during and after the warranty period on all products you purchased through us.  

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE APPROVED HUCK DISTRIBUTOR?

Aerobolt Australia Pty Ltd must meet certain requirements and are qualified to supply products, services, and support on behalf of the manufacturer. We have received product training and are always up to date with the latest products.

In short, being a Huck authorised distributor means the following:

We are authorised to and are selling genuine Huck bolts, Huck rivets, and Huck guns. Comprehensive range covering everyday items like Huck Bolt Magna-Grip and the Huck rivet Magna-Lok to the hard-to-find spare part.

Provide the highest level of customer service and product knowledge. We work with Huck to ensure that you receive value and aim for the right application solution.  

High standard of corporate & social governance, including environmental standards as Huck International. Being a Huck Authorised Distributor means being "Huck".