Alcoa Fastening Systems

Alcoa Fastening Systems (AFS) was established in 2002 with the intention of providing a complete range of fastening solutions for a wide range of industrial markets and customers. The AFS product range currently offers the greatest breadth and depth of fastening solutions available including: self-locking nuts, quick-release fasteners, draw latches, threaded inserts, lock-bolts & structural blind fasteners.

Our brands include:

Huck LockBolt and structural blind fasteners are designed to provide permanent, vibration-resistant, superior-quality joining solutions for use in industrial applications. Click here to find out how Huck products work.

Because Huck fasteners offer relatively high tensile, shear and clamp properties they are suited to applications where the joints are integral to the structure. Offering a clean and safe alternative to welding and a more efficient fastening method than standard nuts and bolts, Huck fasteners offer benefits which other fastening methods cannot, including quick and easy installation, elimination of re-checking / replacement, and ultimately cost reductions.

Camloc - The range of quick release fasteners, draw latches & solid inserts from Camloc brings together 70 years worth of experience, traditional engineering skill and innovation, providing customers with effective, reliable and creative solutions for applications in electronics, industrial, transportation, aerospace and defence markets.

Camloc offer quarter-turn, push-turn and push-push fasteners for applications where easy and quick access is required on a regular basis such as electrical cabinets and machine guarding.

Camloc draw latches provide an adjustable, high-performance method ideal for securing machine and equipment parts that must be opened or removed frequently.

Recoil - Recoil’s range of quality wire thread inserts enable you to produce strong, permanent threads in metals and plastics but are particularly useful for creating strong threads in softer materials such as aluminium, titanium and magnesium alloys.

Recoil offer a huge range of insert sizes from 2mm diameter up to 100mm and in virtually all thread forms including METRIC, UNC, UNF, BSC, BA, BSP and BSW. We also stock rarer thread forms such as National Pipe Taper (NPT). Our new Tangless® range of inserts is especially effective for engine and electronics applications

Simmonds - In 1936, aircraft designer Sir Oliver Simmonds company produced its first collection of aerospace nuts and accessories. Forty years later, Simmonds permanently indented its name on the fastening world by inventing and manufacturing the first ever range of nylon ring self-locking nuts - The Nylstop.

In recent years, Simmonds has continued to develop this expertise and capability in high specification female thread fastener solutions which enables us to make high precision bespoke nuts to meet the specific quality, performance and cost requirements of our customers.

Through decades of experience working closely with major manufacturers from a myriad of markets, AFS has developed the capability to engineer and produce special parts to meet specific fastening requirements. We have successfully worked with some of the world's leading manufacturers to develop unique and cost-effective solutions to fastening problems.

With manufacturing and distribution facilities on all major continents AFS has extensive experience working with customers on a global scale as well as providing for the fastening needs of local manufacturers.

Global experience combined with Alcoa's long-standing leadership and 'commitment to excellence' make AFS the best choice for fastening systems.

Huck LockBolt and structural blind fasteners

Alcoa^® Fastening Systems (AFS) was established in 2002 with the intention of providing a complete range of fastening solutions for a wide range of industrial markets and customers. The AFS product range currently offers the greatest breadth and depth of fastening solutions available including: self-locking nuts, quick-release fasteners, draw latches, threaded inserts, lock-bolts & structural blind fasteners.

One of the Lead brands in the AFS portfolio is Huck^® Fastening Systems

Huck LockBolt and structural blind fasteners are designed to provide permanent, vibration-resistant, superior-quality joining solutions for use in industrial applications.