Lockbolts, Structural Blind Fasterners and Tooling

1 Large blind-side footprint for installation in thin or compressible materials where controlled strength is required. 2 Unique embedded sealant applied between the pin and sleeve. 1 2 Insert the fastener into the hole and slip the installation tool over the pintail. 1 Continued pulling on the pintail expands the sleeve to maximum allowable diameter. High pressure is kept on the blind side of the work pieces as the pin continues to draw down inside the sleeve. 3 A solid circle lock between the pin and sleeve is formed just prior to the pin breaking flush with the sleeve head, completing the installation. 4 Secure, Fast Installation Press the trigger to initiate pulling action. As the tool pulls on the pintail, the pin (mandrel) expands the sleeve and begins drawing the work pieces together. 2 45 Howmet Fastening Systems