KVT-Fastening has taken up the new PEM FHX studs with X-press thread in its portfolio. These are especially suitable for speedy, permanent installation in thin-walled metal sheet from 1 mm thick, such as in the automotive industry and vehicle construction. The installation procedure with high retention force once installed can be carried out either with standard insertion tools or with automatic Pemserter presses.

Plastic fastening elements such as nuts, cable ties, eyes for panelling etc. can be snapped into place on the coarse X-Press thread of the flush-fitting stud and just as easily removed if required. This means that fitting times are minimised.

The studs are made of toughened steel and are supplied as standard with a galvanised steel coating. Alternatively, oiled and rust-inhibiting versions are also available. The studs are available in 5- and 6-mm metric threads and in lengths of between 10 and 25 mm. They are suitable for use in metal sheet of up to HRB 80 hardness on the Rockwell "B" scale and up to HB 150 on the Brinell scale.