Simply the strongest, most versatile Speed Fastening^® system.

Speed fasteners with an unique splined rivet design combining high clamp throughout a wide grip range. This newly developed fastening system has been designed and optimised using classleading finite element analysis techniques, and its unique splined rivet design is patent protected.

• External splines fill rear sheet and oversize front sheet holes
• 3x greater hole size tolerance than standard breakstem rivets
• Far less sensitive to application variations
• Easier specification due to one-rivet x one mandrel solution
• Typically half the installed weight versus an equivalent breakstem rivet

Specifications

• Sizes: 3.2 mm (1/8") to 4.8 mm (5/32")
• Materials:
  Steel - NeoSpeed 57121 series
  Stainless Steel A4 - NeoSpeed 57141 series
  Aluminium - NeoSpeed 57101 series
• Headform: Mushroom
• Supply options:
  a) Paper magazine of fasteners
  b) pre-loaded disposable mandrel "Cartridge" (aluminium and steel only)

Surface finish options
If you are looking for other surface finish options than shown in the datasheets please download our

Surface Finishes and Fastener Matrix for Speed Fastening Systems

This will show you what surface finish options are possible to apply to our standard fastener types as "customer specials"-

Assembly Applications

• Automotive
• Electronics
• Domestic appliances
• Electrical equipment
• General light fabrication

Installation Equipment
The pictures below show some of Avdel handtools which can be used to place NeoSpeed fasteners. For further information on specific nose equipment, please contact us your local Avdel representative.

Briv^®

Speed fasteners with a bulbed tail providing consistent high clamp and shear.

The Avdel Briv Speed Fastening^® System have a bulbed tail providing consistent high clamp and shear, making it ideal for assembling many materials including metal, plastic and aluminum alloy. With easy installation and lower in-place costs than welding or nail rivet, this speed riveting system is extensively used for light fabrication needs.

Key features and benefits

• Bulbed tail and foreshortening of the fastener during installation ensures high clamp
• Bulbed tail and large headform provide a large bearing area for soft materials
• Tapered tail for ease of hole entry
• Expands radially during installation to ensure maximum hole fill
• Lower in-place costs than welding or nail rivets
• Hot tin dipped brass option for ease of soldering and good electrical continuity
• Stainless Steel option for applications subject to high temperatures or corrosion
• Placed using a unique repetition mandrel system for high speed assembly
• Can be bowl fed for larger volume applications using automated equipment

Assembly applications

• Automotive
• Electronic components
• Sheet metal
• Electrical engineering
• Domestic appliances
• Furniture
• General light fabrication

Specifications

• Sizes: 2.4mm (3/32") to 6.0mm
• Materials: Aluminium alloy, steel, stainless steel and brass
• Headforms: Dome/mushroom, countersunk

Chobert^®

Speed fasteners which provide consistent controlled clamp, ideal for soft or brittle materials.

The Avdel Chobert speed fastener has been an important part of Avdel since the 1930's when it was used in the renowned Spitfire. The Chobert Speed Fastening® system provides consistent controlled clamp, ideal for soft or brittle materials. The light clamp of the Chobert rivet makes it ideal for use as a pivot pin or hose tail.

Key features and benefits

• Internally tapered bore ensures consistent light clamp to reduce potential damage to soft or brittle materials
• Expands radially during installation to ensure maximum hole fill
• Lower in-place costs than welding or nail rivets
• Ideal pivot pin or hose tail
• Hot tin dipped brass option for ease of soldering and good electrical continuity
• Placed using a unique repetition mandrel system for high speed assembly
• Can be bowl fed for larger volume applications using automated equipment

Assembly applications

• Automotive
• Electronic components
• Sheet metal
• Electrical engineering
• Injection moulded components
• Switchgear
• Domestic appliances
• General sheet metal
• General light fabrication

Specifications

• Sizes: 2.4mm to 6.4mm (3/32" to ¼")
• Materials: Aluminium alloy, steel and brass
• Headform: Dome/mushroom and countersunk

Flush Speed Fastening® for applications in exceptionally thin sheet materials.

The Double Flush Chobert rivet is a Speed Fastening rivet with countersunk head for use in exceptionally thin sheet materials. Based on the Avdel Chobert design, it's specifically developed for use in the electronics industry.

Key Features and Benefits

• Flush surface on both sides of the component
• Reduces excess space requirements within the chassis
• Common hole form can be used throughout the chassis design to reduce complexity
• Can be installed from either direction if accessible
• Expands radially in the material during installation
• Provides superior joint strength when compared to competitive technologies
• One-piece fastener eliminates potential stem fall out that can cause electrical problems
• Speed Fastening rapid installation with magazine or bowl feed fasteners

Applications

• Computer chassis
• Casings
• Small electronic devices
• Applications with exceptional thin sheet

Specifications

• Size: 3.2 mm (1/8") diameter
• Material: Steel with Zinc clear passivation
• Head Form: Countersunk

Developed for blind hole applications in wood, plastics, fibreglass and aluminium with the flexibility to also be used in harder substrates.

The Avdel Grovit Speed Fastening® system has been used since the sixties and has been continually developed by Avdel for blind hole applications in wood, plastics, fibreglass and aluminium. The Grovit rivet also has the flexibility to be used in harder substrates. The grooves on the Grovit rivet provide an increased pull out resistance.

Key features and benefits

• Annular grooves on the body expand radially during installation to provide a vibration resistant joint and increased pull-out resistance
• Suitable for blind hole applications
• Placed using a unique repetition mandrel system for high speed assembly

Assembly materials

Grovit can be used to fasten:

• Metal to metal
• Metal to plastic
• Plastic to plastic
• Aluminium alloy
• Wood
• Fibreglass

Assembly applications

• Automotive
• Electrical equipment
• Domestic appliances
• Injection moulded components

Specifications

• Sizes: 2.4mm to 4.0mm (3/32" to 5/32")
• Materials: Aluminium alloy and steel
• Headforms: Dome/mushroom or countersunk

Threaded, removable speed fasteners that combine the speed of rivet placement with the benefits of being able to remove and re-fasten.

The Avdel Rivscrew Speed Fastening® system is a threaded, removable speed fastener that combines the speed of rivet placement with the benefits of being able to remove and re-fasten. Using a Rivscrew rivet removes the need for costly tapping or thread forming operation whilst creating a higher vibration resistant 'thread lock' compared to standard screws.

Key features and benefits

• Expands radially during installation to form a thread in host material
• Removable for servicing with a hex key and reusable
• Various lengths available providing high clamp loads
• Placed using a hexagon mandrel which expands the threaded diameter radially, adjacent to its six corners.
• Providing a higher vibration resistant "thread lock" in the parent material compared to standard screws
• Can be used to fasten most materials up to Vickers hardness 105 Hv5
• Eliminates the need for costly tapping or thread-forming operations
• Brigth tin plated steel option for ease of soldering and increase electrical conductivity
• Placed using a unique repetition mandrel system for high speed assembly
• Can be bowl fed for larger volume applications using automated equipment

Assembly materials

Rivscrew can be used to fasten materials up to Vickers hardness 105 Hv5:

• Metal to plastic
• Plastic to plastic
• Aluminium alloy
• Magnesium
• Nylon and die-cast zinc
• Electronic components

Assembly applications

• Aluminium die-cast boxes
• Cast magnesium
• Semi-conductors to thin wall and extruded heatsinks
• Semi-conductors to PCB's
• PCB's to chassis assemblies
• Fastening into injection molded plastic bosses
• General engineering involving plastics, nylon, polycarbonate, etc.

Specifications

• Sizes: 2.8mm to 4.8mm
• Material: Zinc plated steel
• Headform: Dome

Speed Fastening® for plastic assembly requirements.

The Avdel Rivscrew PL is a Speed Fastening solution for plastic assembly requirements.

Designed specifically for plastic assembly, the Rivscrew PL fasteners are threaded, removable fasteners that combine the speed of rivet placement with the benefits of being able to remove and re-fasten. The rivets can be installed up to six times faster than screw and nut assemblies. The Rivscrew PL rivet can be removed with a standard hexagonal key up to five times with very little reduction in performance.

Key features and benefits

• One-sided installation. Eases assembly.
• Designed on the principle of placement by expansion. High pull-out resistance and no risk of stripping and debris during placing.
• Use in a wide range of thermoplastics. Increased number of applications and rationalization of part numbers.
• No torque control to be applied. No risks of thread strip-out during installation.
• Vibration resistant.
• Flexible. Accommodates variations in material thickness. No resetting for different joints.
• Wide grip range. Enables the replacement of several different screws.
• Quick installation with standard equipment. Reduced production and maintenance costs.
• Wide choice of installation systems. Increased productivity, efficient introduction into the production process and lower in-place costs.

Wide range of plastics

The Rivscrew PL fastener features a special thread designed for a wide range of plastics with a flexural modulus between 340,000 and 1,400,000 p.s.i. (2000 to 10000 N/mm2).

Ideal applications

Automotive Electronics

• Power steering, ABS, heating control, injection computer
• Plastic trim, bumper covers, lighting

Electronics

• Domestic appliances, power supplies, chassis, printers

General Industrial

• Power tools, toys, plastic enclosures

Specifications

• Range: Diameter 3.0 - 3.5 - 4.0 - 4.5 mm For thickness from 2.8 to 11.8 mm
• Material: Low carbon steel to BS3111 Type O SAE 1008 DIN 1654 QSt 34-3
• Finish: Zinc-plated (Chrome VI free) and clear passivated to achieve 120 hours resistance to red corrosion (ASTM B117)

Avtronic^®

Initially designed to attach DIN 41612 connectors to PCBs but can also be used to attach a wide range of other connectors and electronic components.

The Avdel Avtronic Speed Fastening® system has been designed as an assembly solution for attaching connectors and components to PCBs. The Avtronic rivet has annular grooves along its body which expand radially during insertion. This provides a vibration resistant joint and good pull out resistance.

Key features and benefits

• Annular grooves on the body expand radially during installation
• Provide a vibration resistant joint, increased pull-out resistance and good residual clamp
• Various body lengths provide a wide grip range to accommodate most combinations of connector and PC board thickness
• Ideal tack rivet
• Can be used in blind hole applications

Specifications

• Sizes: 2.5mm and 2.8mm
• Materials: Electro tin plated* brass and aluminium alloy (WEEE & RoHS compliant)
• Headforms: Dome

Threaded stand-off pillars for PCBs in a range of metric internal threads and many stand-off heights.

The Avdel Avsert is a threaded stand-off pillar for PCBs. The internal threads allows for a threaded part to be inserted. The Avsert Speed Fastening® system is available in a variety of stand-off heights to suit your individual needs and will fit an array of board thicknesses.

Key features and benefits

• Internally threaded bore takes a threaded part e.g. D-subminiature connectors
• Available in many stand-off heights to accommodate a wide variety of components
• Can be used for board thicknesses of 0.8-2.0 mm (short spigot) or 0.8-2.4 mm max (long spigot)
• Suitable as a female mating bush for D-subminiature connectors

Assembly applications

• Aluminium geartrays and extrusions
• D-connectors
• PCBs
• Telecommunications equipment

Specifications

• Sizes: M2.5 X 0.45 and M3 X 0.5 threads
• Material: Tin plated* brass

Secure, easy-to-solder terminal posts for PCBs.

The Avdel Avlug Speed Fastening® system is an easy to solder post designed for use in terminals and for wire wrapping. The Avlug rivets rolled shank ensures secure placement in the PCB. Available in diameters as small as 1.6mm giving this rivet a wide variety of applications.

Key features and benefits

• Rolled/knurled shank ensures secure placement in the PCB
• Suitable for wire wrapping or a test point for CRO tubes
• Available with diameters as small as 1.6 mm for miniature assemblies

Assembly applications

• Terminal posts
• Wire wrap

Specifications

• Sizes: 1.6mm, 2.4mm and 3.2mm (1/16'', 3/32" and 1/8'')
• Materials: Electro tin plated brass (WEEE & RoHS compliant)
• Headforms: Dome