Following the lead of their automotive customers, fastening technology specialists are responding to industry demands to find innovation in weight, strength and performance
As OEMs develop lightweight construction and optimised materials, the challenge for fastening specialists is to provide solutions as small, light and adaptable ideas without compromising on strength. Profil’s new RND Light system was developed to provide car makers not only with a fastening solution but also a process that saves on both cost and weight. The RND Light rivet nut combines the excellent performance of a standard rivet nut with the cost advantage of a pierce nut through optimised material use and reduced installation space.
Due to the integration of ribs on the riveting portion, it is possible to reduce its diameter and to carry the outstanding performance of the RND standard nut over to the RND Light. As less material is used, the RND Light achieves the cost level of pierce nuts and smaller package space. (…)
