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Bulbex®
Aluminum alloy breakstem fasteners with a split tail formation providing a very large blind side bearing area against the rear sheet
Overview
The Avdel Bulbex® breakstem fastener is designed with a split tail formation, providing a much larger blind side bearing area against the rear sheet. This also allows for a wide variation in material thickness. The Bulbex blind breakstem fastener is ideal for use with plastic and low strength material.
Key features and benefits
- Multi-grip capability
- Split tail formation provides a very large blind side bearing area against the rear sheet
- Retained stem
- Wide choice of installation tools
- One fastener can often be used to replace several standard grip fasteners
- Accommodates wide variations in material thickness
- Reduced fastener inventory and simper stock control
- Spreads the tail bearing load/clamp load on the rear sheet
- No damage, electrical problems or rattling due to loose stems
Assembly applications
- Caravans
- Domestic appliances
Specifications
- Sizes: 4.0mm and 4.8mm (5/32" and 3/16")
- Material: Aluminium alloy
- Headform: Dome, large flange
Bulbex® - Technical Data Sheets | |||
Material | Headform | Data Series Metric | Data Series Imperial |
Aluminum Alloy | Dome Large Flange | ||
Installation Equipment
The pictures below show some of Avdel® handtools and installation equipment which can be used to place Bulbex® fasteners.
Tool Selection
Follow this link to find the tools suitable for your breakstem fastener:
>>> Placing Capablity Genesis® nG Tools
Nose Equipment Selection
Follow this link to find the correct nose equipment for your breakstem fastener:
>>> Nose Equipment Genesis® nG Tools
For further information on specific nose equipment, please contact your local Avdel® representative or use our tool manuals:
>>> Tool Manuals
Alternative Products
Klamp-Tite®
Aluminium alloy breakstem fasteners with a split tail formation providing a very large blind side bearing area against the rear sheet. Available as structural and non-structural products with the structural product containing a visible mechanical lock to give extra strength to the joint.
Complementary Information
Genesis® Range
New high performance, lightweight hydro-pneumatic handtools for breakstem rivets.
Bulbex® Part Numbers
0BF01-00516 0BF01-00523 0BF01-00619 0BF01-00625 0BF01-00630