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Maxlok® - Avdel's Versatile Fastener
Avdel's versatile fastener with an extensive grip range provides considerable scope and flexibility for many assembly techniques. Ideal...


Hemlok® High Strength Structural Breakstem Fasteners
The Avdel Hemlok rivet is a structural breakstem fastener with exceptional sheer and tensile strength and a large blind side bearing area...


Bulbex® Aluminum Alloy Breakstem Fastener
Bulbex® aluminium alloy breakstem fasteners features a split tail formation, providing a very large blind side bearing area against the...


Monobolt® Structural Breakstem Fasteners
Monobolt multi-grip structural breakstem fasteners ensure a visually identifiable lock and a completely sealed joint. Globally, demanding...


Rivets & Common Domestic Uses
Rivets refer to small fasteners comprised of a head, a connecting shaft, and a tail. While nails and screws are more prevalent, rivets...

The Different Types of Thread Terminology
Fasteners are the nuts, bolts, screws, and other small components that maintain the integrity of machinery and components. Numerous...


Right- and Left-Handed Fastener Threads: Applications and Comparison
Fasteners are the nuts, bolts, screws, and other small components that maintain the integrity of machinery and components. Numerous...

Why Choose Avlock International?
Avlock International is a leading manufacturer and distributor of specialized fastening systems, based in South Africa. Avlock is a first...


The Applications of Structural Fasteners
There are numerous applications for structural fasteners. These high-strength fasteners have superior shear and tensile strengths. Large...


The How To Of Selecting Rivets
It is critical to pick suitable rivets for your project in order for them to function as intended. When comparing different types of...


What are pop rivets and what do they do?
It's been more than 5,000 years since blacksmiths had to create rivets by hand, yet the basic shape and applications of rivets haven't...

The Importance of Sizing & Material Selection For Fasteners
When choosing a fastener for your application, it is critical to consider both the material and size of the fastener to ensure a sturdy...


What Exactly is a Rivet?
A rivet is a mechanical, permanent fastener. Prior to installation, a rivet consists of a polished cylindrical shaft with a head at one...


The Advantages of Avlock Hydrapac® Hydraulic Power Units
What is a Hydraulic Power Unit? The hydraulic power unit is the essential driving component of any hydraulic system. These units, which...


Pneumatic Tools and Their Advantages
A pneumatic tool refers to a device that is powered by compressed air generated by an air compressor. Because pneumatic tools do not rely...


Rivnuts / Blind Rivet Nuts
Rivnuts are versatile, threaded inserts that can be easily placed with a hand or pneumatic tool. Rivnuts are available in steel and...


High-Strength Structural Fasteners
Avlock Structural fasteners are used in a variety of applications. These high-strength fasteners designed to provide superior shear and...


Avlock International Structural Fasteners
Avlock Structural fasteners are used in a variety of applications. These high-strength fasteners designed to provide superior shear and...


Our Extensive Range of Breakstem® Fastener Products (Part 2)
PLASTIC RIVETS Plastic rivets securely lock components in place and prevent pull-outs. Fastens plastic to plastic, metal, fibreglass and...


Our Extensive Range of Breakstem® Fastener Products (Part 1)
MULTI-GRIP RIVET Multi-grip, aluminium alloy breakstem fasteners with a long and reliable track record, used in a wide range of...


What Are Thread Lock Adhesives and How Do You Apply It?
While searching for the right fasteners, you may come across the phrase "thread lock adhesive" (also known as thread locking adhesive or...


What is a Rivet and How Do They Work?
A rivet is a mechanical fastener that is permanent. A rivet is composed of a smooth cylindrical shaft with a head on one end prior to...


The Importance of Fastener Hardness Versus Strength
There are times when minimum technical knowledge of how fasteners function is required when making a purchase. You will be able to...


The Benefits of Using Rivet Nuts
There is a wide variety of fasteners available, and it is important to choose one that is suitable for the job at hand, meaning that it...
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