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can be placed near the edge of the panel without fear of inducing a crack in the panel. The installation process of BCT rivet nuts can be fully process-monitored and controlled. They can be installed into areas that offer limited rear side clearance — an M6 rivet nut needs only 8mm of rear side clearance prior to installation and only 5mm after installation. This is suitable for use in thinner versions of sandwich (composite) materials, avoiding the need for a through hole. The bulge of the BCT product is strong enough to form by pushing away any material in the sandwich material.

concerns by reducing fines and dust generation, and creates a smoother cable surface finish for better conductivity. When compared to carbide dies Nano DCD die life is said to be up to ten times longer, but costs only three times more. Lightweight rivet nut EFC International’s BCT rivet nut is a light- weight solution for attaching carbon fiber and composite panels in the automotive industry. The rivet nuts are manufactured from aluminum and magnesium, by BBA with BCT ® (bulge control technology). BCT rivet nuts are ultra-high strength and engineered to prevent cracking or delamination of carbon fiber panels.

Future-proof certifier?

Ideal Networks has launched the LanTEK IV, a new copper and fiber cable certifier.

LanTEK IV is designed for faster test times; engineers and technicians can conduct and save a Cat6A test within 7 seconds, assisted by an intuitive user interface with high resolution touchscreen. In addition, the tester’s enhanced functionality certifies links up to Cat8, including TCL and Resistance Unbalance, and will sweep to 3,000 MHz, providing room for future ratified ISO and TIA test standards.

S S The new lightweight rivet nut from EFC

The patented design enables an engineered yield point on the body of the rivet nut, ensuring the bulge formation always begins beyond the panel and is drawn back on the panel. BCT rivet nuts

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