EMHART. Fastening Technology.

EMHART. Fastening Technology.

Optimum Routing and Fastening of Components.

Precision Performance for the Automotive Industry –
Plastic Fasteners Made by Emhart Teknologies.

EMHART. Fastening Technology.

Creativity and Engineering Expertise.

Precision Performance for the Automotive Industry.

For Emhart Teknologies innovative power and Design – Production – Environment
creativity are company culture put into prac-
tice every day. For more than 50 years we It is our task to develop, manufacture, and
have been developing our product further and distribute products and services in such a way
have added many technical innovations – con- that a well-balanced relationship between
stantly pursuing our goal of developing the industry and an intact environment is guar-
very best solution to any fastening problem anteed.
together with our customer.
Ultra-modern production facilities ensure
The highest goal of our innovative team is to economical and ecological production. With
continuously develop fastening technology all new investments in new technology for
further in combination with excellent service. example, we only choose energy-saving ma-
chines with electric drives; hydraulic drives
Precision performance for the automo- with their high energy consumption are not
tive industry – more than 3,000 different used any more. All operating costs are ana-
versions that can all be integrated into lysed systematically on the basis of the com-
automated processes. For the secure plete operational life span of an investment.
routing and fastening of fuel and hydrau- As a result, nearly 100% of the concepts im-
lic pipes, cables, trim strips, panelling, plemented by Emhart are energy-saving and
modules, ... comply with state-of-the-art standards.

Individually designed
for every application

High quality and secure manufacturing

Short response times and high flexibility

State-of-the-art manufacturing
technology

High profitability

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all components can be found in our
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criteria and receive a clear and
comprehensive parts list that
allows for direct comparison
of our components!

EMHART. Fastening Technology.

Pipe Systems.

Modern vehicles need intelligent fastening solutions.

Our expert knowledge and experience
meet your high expectations

Vibration and noise reduction, easy assembly,
high pull-off forces, excellent material prop-
erties at most different temperature ranges,
conductive systems, elements for all fasten-
ing locations and mounting areas, clips with
or without covers and much more – highly
varying demands have to be considered in
modern vehicles.

Optimum fastening of pipe fasteners on weld studs

Outstanding price-performance ratio Emhart Pipe Fasteners:

Pipe clips made by Emhart Teknologies meet Vibration and noise reduction –
all national and international automotive in- as required
dustry standards and are custom-designed
according to our customers’ specifications. Manual assembly
Each clip has its own functional design that is
optimised to meet the corresponding require- Excellent protection against lateral forces,
ment specifications. On the underbody, on the if required
front wall or in the engine compartment – us-
ing given assembly specifications we develop Optimally designed for the respective
your individually designed pipe clip. type of fastening – especially with weld
studs made by Emhart
You are looking for a clip for a standard appli-
cation? Then just have a look at already exist- Optimum parts geometry and use of
ing parts in our extensive catalog. As required, space at assembly location
the fastener can be mounted on the underbody
or in the vehicle interior but also in the engine
compartment (high temperature area).

EMHART. Fastening Technology.

Modules and Subassemblies.

Plastic nuts for many different applications.

For many parts that are Progress with small parts leads to Low weight, low mounting forces but
to be fastened security with large processes. secure assembly

Less weight without having to reduce security The support of the accelerator pedal, the fas- Even though the weight of the assembly is
and comfort; but quality and functional relia- teners of the lights, the covers and panels, or reduced, a higher mechanical solidity and
bility are increased – this is achieved by using the inserts and rear shelves: many parts can thermal stability can be achieved. This is
lighter materials like aluminium, thinner steel be fastened easily and with a low mounting ensured by the use of a plastic material with
sheet, and by using, instead of metal parts, torque. We offer plastic nuts with most differ- special thermoplastic matrix and glass-fibre
plastic elements with creative and intelligent ent flange diameters, shapes and lengths for reinforcement. As the thread is already pre-
design. every application. A major advantage of the formed, the necessary twist-on torque is re-
plastic nut is its pre-formed thread. duced. This leads to a significantly improved
adjustment range between twist-on and over-
twisting torque and the nut can be mounted
with a lower torque. Ideally suited for thin
steel sheets and sensitive parts.

Accelerator pedal modules, head lights, control Emhart Module Fasteners:
boxes – many types of components fastened
with the simple, light-weight and secure Optimised weight
TUCKER plastic nut. Pre-formed thread è low twist-on torque
Suitable for thin sheets
Application-specific design
Economical manufacturing
Optimised use of space in fastening location

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EMHART. Fastening Technology.

Panels and covers.

Carpeting and insulation blankets

Caps for the covering of openings which re-
quire a clean finish. Snap fasteners for the
fastening of carpeting, panelling, insulation or
covers in the vehicle interior. But also for fix-
ing cable and pipe retainers. The multi-finger
locking system as stud retainer ensures that
the snap fastener can be mounted with only
little pressure – either manually, semi or fully
automatically.

Wheel Arch Shells

Underbody panelling In contrast to today’s frequent industrial use
of dowels and screws for the fixing of wheel
Already today we are offering a wide range All components of this fastening solution form arch shells, Emhart Teknologies offers its own
of systems solutions for the fastening of un- one perfectly matching system. From welding and significantly more efficient system. It
derbody panelling. Our product range covers tools to fastening elements – everything from consists of a clip and a T-stud which are set
components ranging from plastic nuts with a single source at Emhart. fully-automatically by a Tucker stud welding
pre-formed threads to fastening elements al- system on the body-in-white. In the final as-
ready mounted on the body-in-white. UB-Fast – assembly with a system: sembly, the clip is just pushed manually onto
the T-stud and is locked in place. The main
Underbody panelling with pre-assembled Clip-stud combination is welded advantages are, apart from a quick, easy, and
plastic nuts is the standard in the automotive on the body-in-white. tool-free assembly, its absolute gas- and wa-
industry today. The future in panelling assem- ter-tightness and the low height of this stud-
bly, however, is tool-free assembly with simple Tool-free assembly of underbody and-clip solution.
push-on systems. UB-Fast. Underbody panel- panelling with a simple push-on system
ling has just to be pushed onto the fastening Easy and tool-free assembly
elements welded on the body-in-white. High process security
Low height of the stud-and-clip solution

100% gas- and water-tight

Corrosion-free fastening in the wheel
arch shell exposed to spray water

Wheel arch shell mounted easily but safely
on T-studs: low height, water-tightness,
quick manual assembly

EMHART. Fastening Technology.

Car Electrics / On-Board Electrical Systems.

Bundling Clip Cable Ties Combined Applications

On X-mas tree stud On X-mas tree stud with pushed-on clips
On X-mas tree stud

Bundling clip with length tolerance Cable ties with length tolerance Two wound-on cable harnesses
On X-mas tree stud On T-stud on only one anchor point

On X-mas tree stud

Size-optimised bundling clip Particularly suitable for Two wound-on cable harnesses and
On T-stud confined mounting spaces one cable on only one anchor point
For different hole diameters and steel sheet thicknesses

Particularly suitable for
confined mounting spaces

Standardized Fasteners – Customer-specified parts – cable ties,
Modular Clips bundling clips and cable channels

Economical solutions The standardized Emhart components are a Based on steadily increasing demands on ap-
cost-effective and efficient fastening solution plication for the routing of cable harnesses to
A large number of our fastening elements for cable harnesses of the most different sizes be reliable and efficient, our precisely fitting
is used with cable harnesses. Cable ties, and thicknesses. System-clip modules cover fastening elements are employed and form
bundling clips, cable retainers, cable chan- the most different demands. the optimum connection between cable har-
nels and parts for secure earthing contact ness and mounting location.
with anti-rotation protection are parts of the High cost-effectiveness, simple manual assem-
fastening concept for on-board electrical bly, smallest possible dimensions and compen- Cable channels hold cables of most different
systems. These parts are also developed ac- sation for tolerances are the characteristics of cross-sections and basic materials exactly in
cording to customer specification and meet all the Emhart solution for cable harness fastening. a pre-defined location and save space. As a
standards concerning safety, environmental further advantage they protect cables against
protection, and conditions of assembly. Automatic systems will be used more fre- damage. Due to its fastening on a weld stud,
quently in future – and we have got the solu- a durable and reliable mounting which lasts
tion here. for a car’s lifetime is guaranteed.

EMHART. Fastening Technology.
Trim Strips and Sealing.

Function for design PLASTIFAST®

A large number of trim strips on the vehicle Emhart Teknologies offers an automatic as-
exterior, as for example on the sides, the tail sembly system for a wide range of applications,
and the roof area, need secure and durable for example for trim-strip fasteners as well as
fastening for the complete lifetime of an au- for sealing.
tomobile and have to resist different environ-
mental influences (temperature, road salt etc) PLASTIFAST® stands for feeding, positioning,
as well as automatic car wash systems. and setting in one process cycle with 100%
process security.
The hole-free fastening method for trim strips
offers the advantage of being an absolutely The clips moulded onto the flexible parts car-
water-tight fastening. In addition, thanks to rier („Monofil“) are held accurately and true
the use of plastics there is no possibility of to the mounting position until they are set
corrosion at all. This is one of the basic re- (setting process) in the mounting location;
quirements, for example in the area of the constantly controlled by the PLASTIFAST®-
outer sill. system – an Emhart Teknologies patent.

We also offer different solutions for assem- After the automatic separation from the con-
blies with drilled holes. The fastening ele- tinuous carrier string, the clip is set or proc-
ment has to be developed according to the essed with short mounting distances precisely
supplier’s specifications as well as to the con- on the pre-defined position.
ditions of the fastening on the car body. Taken
together, these two conditions are decisive In summary, PLASTIFAST® stands for
for an easy and economical assembly in the
production line. Process security
Reduced process cycle times
Emhart Trim Strip Fasteners: Reproducible process
Efficient adjustment of mounting forces
Optimum design
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Technical plastics

Long product life

Gas- and water-tight,
depending on version

EMHART. Fastening Technology. Materials / properties

Assembly Types and Materials. Careful selection of materials guarantees con-
stant properties already with the setting of the
Precision Performance for the Automotive Industry. clips. Even the fulfilment of demands close
to the limit, as for example concerning high
Fastening types / assembly temperature ranges, as well as the demand
for material versions that are environmentally
A wide range of different fastening types is friendly and easy to recycle can be guaranteed
covered by Emhart and designed for each at any time.
customer individually. This includes for ex-
ample applications for coarse thread studs Most different materials can be processed: PA,
or T-studs or also for applications with drilled POM, TEEE, TPE – only to mention the mate-
holes, like fastening in round or elongated rials used most frequently. Depending on the
holes. Low push-on forces and high pull-off mounting location, clip colours are agreed with
forces guarantee easy and thus economical the customer. A temperature range between -
processes in the production line. 40°C up to 180°C is covered by the fastening
systems made by Emhart Teknologies. But also
customer requirements for temperatures ex-
ceeding this range can be met.

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