Technical Paper
SPIN-LOK™ - A New Vibration Resistant Free Running Collar
1998-09-15
982142
A new vibration resistant collar has been developed by Huck International. This collar is suitable to be used with all pins in standard threads such as Aero-Lite manufactured by Huck or other similar products available on the market. The unique feature of this product is its capability to remain free running until it meets the sheet line. Therefore, a user can install it to finger tight, set up the whole assembly, and finish the installation with a standard torque controlled collar runner or with collar runner without torque control, depending on the user's preference with the use of corresponding type of collars. The lock will develop during installation and sufficient clamp force and tensile strength are also developed in the process. A solid round lock is developed in this collar. The developed clamp force and tensile strength is comparable to collars used in similar applications at present.