KVT Solutioneering Group - News

VEDAÇÃO DE FUROS EM CARCAÇAS DE ALUMÍNIO E AÇO

2012-04-30T12:36:00+0200

A KVT Solutioneering Group, reconhecida como líder no mercado de vedações e elementos de fixação, foi a pioneira a trazer da sua matriz, na Suíça, para a América do Sul a mais alta tecnologia em vedação de furos auxiliares de processo. Entre eles, o KVT EXPANDER é o grande nome presente nas mais diversas indústrias.

VEDAÇÃO SEGURA, LIMPA E COM REDUÇÃO DE CUSTO, É KVT KOENIG EXPANDER !!

Koenig-expander®

O conceito de vedação dos expansores KVT baseia-se na expansão de buchas metálicas através de esferas ou de hastes cônicas, que por tração ou compressão são introduzidas nas buchas. As buchas, por sua vez, expandem e são cravadas no diâmetro dos furos; realizando uma vedação confiável, simples e de baixo custo. A KVT oferece um amplo portfolio de expansores KOENIG-expanders® para pressões de até 500 bars.

O expansor série MB é aplicado para vedação de furos auxiliares de processo de diâmetro Ø 2 até 22mm e pode ser utilizado nos mais diversos materiais, assim como: ferro fundido, alumínio, aço temperado, plásticos e ligas não metálicas. A aplicação exige uma tolerância do furo de 0,1mm e uma rugosidade de 10 a 25Rz – características obtidas, facilmente, com furações de brocas e sem necessidade de usinagem de precisão.

A série MB de KOENIG expander® substitui vedações como a utilização de esferas cravadas em furos mandrilados, com tolerâncias de 0,03 mm e necessidade de operações posteriores; substitui também plugs roscados com o uso de colas e/ou adesivos líquidos com necessidade de cura posterior.

Introducing FASTEKS+ and FASTEKS, the new KVT brands

2012-03-29T14:57:00+0200

As a specialist for high-quality fastening equipment, internationally renowned KVT Solutioneering Group offers one of the broadest product ranges in the market. Innovative installation, automation, and services systems supplement the Group’s product range throughout the world.

FASTEKS+ and FASTEKS, the new KVT brands, allow the company to expand its range of professional fastening components even further. KVT intends to be a partner to its customers. And with KVT FASTEKS+ and FASTEKS branded products, the company fulfills its claim.

SMART. SOLID. SECURE.

FASTEKS+: INNOVATIVE, HIGH-END FASTENING COMPONENTS

The FASTEKS+ brand from KVT consists of a broad range of innovative, high-quality fastening components. The high technical standards of FASTEKS+ put this brand of products on a level that allows them to compete with the established market leaders.
To underline this aspect, KVT is combining FILKO, WELKO, KLIPKO, and PRECISKO – all strong, existing KVT brands – under the FASTEKS+ family brand. Each one in succession will add FASTEKS+ to its current brand name.
FASTEKS+ products feature a comprehensive package of services. KVT not only supplies products, but also offers its customers extensive product information and expert advice from qualified employees based on years of experience. Fast delivery times and top quality round out the offer.

FASTEKS: PRO QUALITY AND FAIR PRICES

FASTEKS was developed to be a customer-oriented basic program – from the customer’s point of view and for customer satisfaction. Proven top quality, ideal product properties, and installation that is fast and secure make FASTEKS the optimal alternative. And the most economically efficient one as well.

For the new KVT brand launch, the following products are available or are going to be available during 2012:

FASTEKS+:

FILKO blind rivet nuts
KD TECH blind rivet nuts
KLIPKO Cage Nuts
KST PLUS self tapping screws for plastics
speed rivets

PRECISKO high precision locking nuts
self tapping screws for lightweight and non-ferrous materials and metal sheets
self-piercing fasteners
WELKO stud welding

FASTEKS:

blind rivets
Lockbolts
Stud welding

And KVT also supplies the leading brands in fastening technology. A global network of key accounts and an established distributor network mean optimal customer service and fast availability.

With over 80 years of experience, solution-oriented know-how, and unique competence when it comes to development and giving advice, the KVT Solutioneering Group stands for reliability and “efficiency plus” for users.

KVT upbeat about prospects

2012-03-28T16:00:00+0200

The KVT Solutioneering Group tells us that, through the application of its business model,

it enjoyed strong business growth and outperformed the market throughout 2011. The

Dietikon, Switzerland, based group saw successes in China, Brazil and most European

markets. The results have provided the confidence for strong growth plans in 2012.

During 2011 KVT was particularly pleased with a successful ramp up of business from its Chinese

subsidiary based in Beijing. It also saw positive development in Brazil, operating from São Paulo, where

KVT participated in the first Brazilian Fastener Fair. Since 2008 KVT has also been well positioned in

Connecticut to service a US market that continues to show sustained economic recovery.With a strong

domestic market share in Switzerland, KVT also has strategically positioned locations in Germany

and Austria, and importantly in key central and eastern European markets including the Czech Republic,

Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Hungary and Romania.

Article about KVT in FASTENERANDFIXING Magazine.pdf [60 kb] or

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POP® FSR

2012-02-29T09:40:00+0100

Space-saving, in micro format

FSR FLUSH COUNTERSUNK RIVET FROM POP®

Color-coded mandrels for quick identification

The bidirectional countersunk rivet FSR is an enhancement of the standard blind rivet technology. Especially for applications in tight spaces, the countersunk rivet permits flush setting on both sides. FSR: This micro format rivet is the ideal solution for the electronics industry! After setting, there is no loose mandrel head and no blind-side protrusion.

Color-coded mandrels

For easy identification of various rivet types, the mandrels are color-coded in copper, silver, or bronze color.

Recommended POP® rivet tool: ProSet® 1600

The very compact ProSet® 1600 rivet tool was specifically developed for small rivet diameters, has over 4.85 kN pulling force and a stroke of 18 mm, with a weight of only 1.04 kg.

Features and benefits

Steel countersunk rivet, 3.0 mm in diameter, for limited-space applications- The rivet sets on both sides flush into the material, if prepared with conical countersink
The mandrel is pulled into the mandrel collecting system, and thus ensures a clean work environment.
Various rivet lengths are easy to identify due to color-coding
Suitable for thin sheet metal layers up to a material thickness of 1.5 mm
Variations with reduced clamp force are possible, for installation in thin or soft materials
Compatible with most standard POP® power and hand tools
Compatible with the POP® rivet presenter (RP) for quick and easy handling

2. Visible color-coding enables easy length identification

1. Limited-space conditions are an increasingly frequent topic in fastening technology

3. A small power pack: ProSet® 1600 hydro-pneumatic rivet pistol

“Technology to fixing"

2011-12-14T12:36:00+0100

This was the slogan of the FASTENER FAIR 2011 held in Sao Paulo, Brazil, from November 8 to 9, 2011. The fair that was already present in other regions of the world was showed in the emerging countries as Brazil and it was possible to see an increasing number of visitors from national and international industries.

The KVT Solutioneering Group was represented by Brazilian subsidiary, at this international trade fair, with the fastening and sealing portfolio of products.

Among the focus of the fair were riveting technologies with the product line KD TECH ® blind rivets, which refers to a relatively new product to KVT Group. KD means "Kontrollierte Deformation" (controlled deformation) and offers to users a different solution for riveting in specific applications where you need to make sure of the correct fixation in the designed place.

Were also exposed PEM ® products, to evaluate the customer interesting in this technology and applications in metal sheet in Brazil.

The presentation of products Tappex ® emphasized not only the diversity of fastening solutions for the plastics industry, as well as the design of the product portfolio and the applications based in the Customer needs.

The KVT emphasized its technology and the brand in Brazil, through the presentation of the portfolio of products. Once again, wide proof that whatever the fastening problem is, KVT has the ideal solution.

The Product Range of KVT Brasil

2011-11-07T12:29:00+0100

By founding KVT-Koenig Brazil in the beginning of 2011 the KVT Solutioneering Group is consistently following the implementation of its growth strategy and further enhancing its global presence in attractive markets and regions.

To establish itself in the local market, KVT Brazil is initially focusing on the promotion of the KOENIG expander® product range and the selective introduction of products from the fastening technology portfolio, which includes FILKO® and KD Tech® blind rivet nuts, Tappex® thread inserts, bigHead® bonding fasteners, Precisko® lock nuts and Minibooster® pressure intensifiers:

Koenig-expander®

In the field of sealing technology KVT offers a wide range of push- and pull-type KOENIG-expanders® for quick and reliable sealing of drilled holes up to pressures of 500 bars. The expansion and threaded type KOENIG-restrictors® are highly reliable solutions for precision flow control and regulation.

Blind rivet nuts (FILKO® and KD Tech®)

are efficient solutions to bring resilient threads into thin walled materials or profiles. Access is only required from one side. Blind rivet nuts with a controlled deformation process and specials are possible.

Thread inserts (Tappex®)

For threads in aluminum or other weak materials which are in a heavy duty environment, thread inserts are recommended. KVT’s range completes different styles and materials for all common applications.

Bonding fasteners (bigHead®)

of steel or stainless steel are ideal to imbed, to cast integral, to press in or to bond at a multiplicity of plastics and many more.

Lock nuts (Precisko®)

arrange pretension and guarantee that nuts and their applications are not loosening. Application examples are highly precise spindles, shafts, axles rotate in ball, roller and needle bearings.

Pressure intensifiers (Minibooster®)

supply the initial pressure in multiples of the preselected amplification factor between 1, 2 and 20 without external energy. Pressures up to 500, 800, 2000, 3000 und 5000 bar are possible.

The above selection is of course completed by a wide range of other fastening solutions to meet the needs of the Brazilian market:

Blind rivet technology: is installed from one side, without needing access to the back side of the application.

Self-clinching fasteners: are pressed into sheet metal panels to provide strong, reusable, and permanent threads and mounting points.

Accesssolutions: Compression latches, hinges, handles, push-to-close latches, draw latches, captive fasteners and quarter-turn fasteners offer a good solution with an ample scope for design.

Quick fastening elements and clips: Cage nuts, blind clip-in nuts, closing fasteners with studs for panels, snap-on fasteners share the same features: lightweight, tolerance compensating, flexible handling, materials and finishes - these characteristics convince every designer.

Quick release pins: are used for application with high open and closed cycles which have to be fixed precisely.

Spring Plungers: are for locking, clamping, catching, securing, positioning, fixing, centering of various materials.

Quick connectors: allow joining of any threads, beads, flanges and even smooth pipes directly with the unit without any intermediate adapter.

KVT at Fastener Fair Brasil 2011

2011-10-14T10:19:00+0200

KVT welcomes you at the Fastener Fair Brazil from 8th to 9th of November 2011!

KVT Brazil will present a part of its over 40.000 products wide sealing and fastening product range with the KOENIG expander® as well as selected products from the fastening technology portfolio. This includes MiniBooster®, FILKO® and FASTEKS KD Tech® blind rivet nuts, Tappex® threaded inserts and bigHead® bonding elements for composites.

Since the beginning of 2011, KVT is present in Brazil with its own subsidiary. Customers are approached directly with a dedicated sales engineer team. The organization is also in the process of establishing a local network of distribution partners for indirect sales. Based on these activities, KVT can ensure support by experienced technical staff and partners for large, small, and medium-sized local customers in key industries (mainly automotive/special vehicles, hydraulics, transportation, and machinery).

This special exhibition for Brazil’s fastener and fixing industry will be held during November 8-9th at the Expo Center Norte in São Paulo.

http://www.fastenerfair.br.com

KVT IS EXPANDING

2011-08-16T09:26:00+0200

Close to customers around the world

Proximity to clients is an essential success factor. Because customers all over the world rely on KVT Solutioneering Group, the company has established a global presence with many locations and distribution partners.

Solutioneering also means accompanying customers in the planning, development, and realization of complex, customized solutions. Further regional expansion therefore is a precondition for its implementation everywhere.

As a result, customers are provided with expert application consulting in their native language on demand and local technical support is given to international customers in transfer projects as well as to local customers who develop for both the local and export markets. Support through networked logistics, order processing, and state-of-the-art warehouse systems are also included. In this way, KVT ensures that deliveries are never late, quality is consistently high, and processes are always reliable.

Our objective is to expand globally with current clients, protect business that has been developed in KVT’s core markets, and develop new local customers.

Asia and South America

With its expansion of business into Asia and South America, KVT is actively participating in the growth of these “emerging markets.” The starting point is the promotion of the KOENIG expander® range of products and the selective introduction of products from the fastening technology portfolio, which includes FILKO® and KD Tech® blind rivet nuts, Tappex® threaded inserts, and bigHead® fastening elements for composites. Since the beginning of 2011, KVT has been present in China and Brazil with its own subsidiaries. Both organizations approach customers directly with a dedicated sales engineer team and also are in the process of establishing a local network of distribution partners for indirect sales. Based on these activities, KVT can ensure support by experienced technical staff and partners for large, small, and medium-sized local customers in key industries (mainly automotive/special vehicles, hydraulics, transportation, and machinery).

Growing US presence

In North America, KVT is working consistently and successfully to develop its market presence. In 2007/08, the US companies Sherex Industries and Farmington Engineering were taken over and merged under the roof of KVT Koenig LLC. As part of this expansion, the headquarters and operations of the US company were moved to North Haven, CT, at the end of 2010. The KOENIG expander® and the KOENIG restrictor® are at the center of the business, and they are also manufactured on site. Simultaneously, KVT is establishing the market presence for fastening technology selectively through a range of products comprising rivet technology, threaded inserts, and fasteners for plastics and composites. In North America the fastener business is managed by a dedicated product manager and presented in the market by the entire team of sales engineers. There is particular demand for KVT’s sealing and fastening applications in the automotive industry, but they are also sought after in the marine sector, the transportation industry, and environmental engineering.

The ability to deliver high-grade products with Swiss quality in all NAFTA countries and to customers around the world faster than ever before is now provided by an on-site warehouse, 50 employees involved in manufacturing and back-office operations, as well as by the company’s own market activities through a technically qualified sales force and product management.

Austria and Eastern Europe

Since 1992, KVT Koenig GmbH, with its registered office in Linz, has been a competence center for the Austrian and Eastern European market. In order to provide services to the growing number of Western companies in Eastern Europe as well as to local customers, KVT has greatly expanded its sales network there over the past two years. In addition to already existing subsidiaries in Poland (founded in 2000) and the Czech Republic (founded in 2005), Slovakia joined the organization in 2008, followed by Slovenia, Hungary, and Romania in 2010. Employees with native country language and technical expertise provide direct customer contact on site. Product management, back-office operations and all logistics are managed from the competence center in Austria.

KVT facts and data (2011):

330 employees worldwide

25,000 active customers

40,000 catalogue parts

product portfolio consisting of over 50 strong brands

Sheet Metal Meets Business

2011-06-28T14:39:00+0200

This was the slogan of the 10th Blechexpo show held in Stuttgart, Germany, from June 6 to 10, 2011. The “little sister” of EuroBlech in Hannover – the two fairs are held in alternating years – is now becoming more and more emancipated thanks to an increasing stream of domestic and international industry visitors.

The KVT Solutioneering Group was represented by its German branch at this international industry fair for everything from the world of sheet metal production and processing.

Among the focal points of the show were riveting technologies with the product lines POP® blind rivets, HUCK® heavy-duty rivets and lock bolts, FILKO blind rivet nuts and KD TECH® blind rivet nuts. In the case of the latter, this concerns a relatively new product from the KVT Group. KD stands for “Kontrollierte Deformation” (controlled deformation) and offers users an extensive range of options in construction processes and an enormous expansion in potential fields of application. This segment was rounded out by the presentation of corresponding processing tools.

A prominent role was also played by PEM® press-in fasteners.

We demonstrated the use of these fasteners in practice with the PEMSERTER®3000MB™ automatic inserter and an example of multishell technology. Multishell technology enables users to work with four different press-in components in one single process.

The presentation of Southco latching elements emphasized not only the immense diversity of their latching solutions, but also the extremely attractive design of the product line.

The KVT Solutioneering Group appearance at the show was topped off by a presentation of the entire range of product lines for this segment. Once again, ample proof that whatever the fastening problem, KVT has the ideal solution.

Taking ‘Solutioneering’ seriously

2011-06-01T16:23:00+0200

There is a risk with hybrid words that they can be seen simply as smart marketing slogans. For Phil Matten ‘Solutioneering’ did make sense on first reading but a day at the KVT headquarters close to Zurich was an excellent opportunity to test the integrity of the strategy and thinking behind it.

The KVT Solutioneering Group owes its roots to Dr Ing. Max Koenig who, in 1927, began offering customised sheet metal engineering in Zurich. In 1950 the company introduced complementary products including blind rivets and fasteners. It also relocated to Dietikon, around 15 kilometres from the centre of Zurich, which remains its headquarters as well as a manufacturing site.

It is one of KVT’s distinctions that it is both innovative manufacturer and successful fastening technology distributor. The KOENIG-expander®, manufactured now in both Dietikon and North Haven, Connecticut, is a unique sealing system for drilled holes. Innovated in the 1970s primarily for hydraulic applications it today ensures safe and tight closures, even at extreme pressure loading, in a wide range of applications, including engine, power transmission, steering and fuel injection systems for many automotive manufacturers. As well as contributing substantially to the sales and profitability the expander business imparts a series of invaluable advantages to its fastener technology counterpart.

Its innovatory design and engineering integrity ...

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