Avtainer®
High strength, steel fastener and shell designed for joining composite panels to metal.
Overview
The Avdel Avtainer® fastener is a high strength steel fastener for joining composite materials to metal. With a high shear strength due to the internally locked stem the Avtainer rivet creates a vibration resistant joint whilst the under- head SantopreneTM seal creates a watertight joint.
Key features and benefits
- Prevents cracking and pull through of composite materials
- Ideal for the assembly of GRP vehicle panels
- High shear strength for strong joint integrity
- Underhead SantopreneTM seal
- Internally locked stem provides a secure, vibration resistant joint
- Smaller shell size available for use against metal surfaces
- Low profile head and shell give a neat appearance
- Optional encapsulated heads to match the surrounding panel colour
- Quick to install with nGenesis placing tools
- Easy to inspect for tampering
- TIR approved
Assembly materials
Avtainer® can be used to fasten:
- Metal to metal
- Metal to GRP or composites
Assembly applications
- Commercial vehicles
- Container
- Partioning
Specifications
- Sizes: 10.0 mm (3/8")
- Materials: Low Carbon Steel
- Headforms: Brazier head
- Option: Encapsulated heads
Avtainer® - Technical Data Sheets | |||
Material | Headforms | Data Series Metric | Data Series Imperial |
|---|---|---|---|
Low Carbon Steel | Low profile | ||
Installation Equipment
The picture below shows the Genesis® nG4 handtool which can be used to place Avtainer® lockbolts.
Tool Selection
Follow this link to find the tools suitable for your lockbolt:
>>> Placing Capablity Lockbolt Tools
Nose Equipment Selection
Follow this link to find the correct nose equipment for your lockbolt:
>>> Nose Equipment Lockbolt Tools
For further information on specific nose equipment, please contact your local Avdel® representative or use our tool manuals:
>>> Tool Manuals
Complementary Information
Genesis® nG4
New high performance, lightweight hydro-pneumatic handtools for breakstem rivets and lockbolts.
