Conventional anchor nuts weren’t built for carbon fiber, resins, or thin composite panels. Fixed nut plates concentrate stress and demand perfect hole alignment, while standard floating designs lack the self-locking capability needed for vibration-prone assemblies. Float-Nut is a self-locking floating anchor nut that addresses all three problems, all in a single fastener. This guide covers Read more…
Every undermount sink installation carries the risk of a future callback. When traditional adhesive systems fail, you’re not just replacing a sink—you’re protecting your reputation, maintaining profitability, and ensuring long-term customer satisfaction. This guide explains why Keep-Nut™ mechanical anchors are replacing adhesive-based methods in professional fabrication shops. You’ll see actual strength data, learn the installation Read more…
Introduction In the world of industrial fasteners, innovation is key to finding efficient and reliable solutions for complex assembly challenges. Master-Plate® (also known as glue-on bonding fasteners) has emerged as a game-changer, offering exceptional strength and design flexibility. In this blog post, we’ll explore the technical intricacies of Master-Plate® and delve into its impressive performance Read more…
Reducing weight without compromising strength–otherwise known as “light-weighting”– has become a driving force for manufacturers in several industries, most notably the automotive and aerospace industries. With this new impetus to cut weight wherever possible, many manufacturers are turning to titanium fasteners as a viable alternative to stainless steel when assembling their final products. The blog Read more…
Ventilated facades are rapidly gaining popularity in the United States, capturing the interest of architects, installers, and property owners alike. Driven by trends in sustainability, energy efficiency, and stricter building regulations, these systems, which are more common in Europe, are expected to become increasingly prevalent in the coming years. In this blog, we explore what Read more…
The Deform-Nut is a patented secure connection into hollow core materials (panels or honeycomb). What are the uses for the Deform Nut? How is the deform nut different from other construction anchors? What special tools are needed for installation? What are the advantages of using honeycomb panels? What is the biggest misconception about the Deform Read more…
Chemical Concepts and Specialinsert s.r.l. have been investing in our technical library for the Keep-Nut. Over the last year, we have been sourcing both natural and man-made materials of various types and testing tensile and shear pull out results to ASTM standards using an independent lab. So far, we have tested several types of granite Read more…
Ventilated facades offer enormous benefits both in terms of performance and aesthetics but they can be challenging to install and fabricate, especially when working with really tough materials like sintered stone. Jurij Podolak of VF Engineering knows this too well. When this project for a Dekton-clad private home in Norfolk, VA landed on his desk, Jurij Read more…
If you fabricate 12mm porcelain slabs like Sapienstone, you’ll know that working with these materials is a bit different than fabricating granite and marble. So it’s not surprising that most of the traditional methods of installing undermount sinks, will not apply. Fortunately the Keep-nut is a great solution for 12mm sintered stone and porcelain countertops Read more…
Honeycomb sandwich panels have long-since been regarded as some of the strongest panels in the construction industry. Now, Chemical Concepts and Specialinsert have combined their breakthrough mechanical fastener technology with honeycomb composite paneling’s rigid durability. Deform-Nut is a revolutionary fastener designed by Specialinsert that combines mechanical anchoring and structural adhesive for strong load-bearing threads in Read more…
Chemical Concepts is already a huge supplier of structural adhesives and fasteners in America. Now, we’re being recognized on a global scale for our revolutionary products! Italian Fasteners, Italy’s first fastener magazine, published an article praising Specialinsert® for its iconic product, the KEEP-NUT® press-in self-anchoring threaded insert.
Every once in a while, customers call us with questions about installing the KEEP-NUT system. In most cases, the issue comes down to drilling. Either the hole depth is not set correctly, the wrong drill bit is being used, or less commonly, the hole has been drilled too wide. The most common issue we see Read more…
Ultralok 9102 epoxy adhesive is engineered for strong, reliable honeycomb and composite panel bonding with fire safety and thermal resistance.
Cut and drill like wood. Support like steel. Replace heavy, expensive custom metal fabrication with aerospace-grade carbon fiber structural blanks.
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