Distribution of blind rivets, blind rivet nuts and bolts as well as setting tools for industrial joining technology
Emhart Teknologies B.V. (Masterfix)
Born (Netherlands) · Sales offices in Spain, France, Italy, Poland, Germany, Nordics, United KingdomNew on Amplifa
About Masterfix
Masterfix is the distribution brand for blind rivet technology under the umbrella of STANLEY Engineered Fastening and is operated by Emhart Teknologies B.V. headquartered in Born (Netherlands). The product range includes blind rivets in aluminium, steel and stainless steel, blind rivet nuts and bolts, lockbolts, plastic fasteners as well as Nelson stud welding technology and the associated hand and power tools, including hydropneumatic setting tools and the automated ABF-R setting system. Masterfix sells its range exclusively through specialized distributors for blind fastening technology and is represented with sales offices in Spain, France, Italy, Poland, Germany, the Nordic countries and the United Kingdom. Modern central warehouses operated from the Head Office in the Netherlands ensure continuous delivery capability, complemented by regional service and repair centers. Through the global R&D resources of STANLEY Engineered Fastening with over 100 years of experience, new products and processes flow into the program.
- Site
- AB Born
- Processes
- Blind rivets, Blind rivet nuts and bolts, Automated blind rivet setting (ABF-R system for blind rivets and Avseal sealing plugs), Stud Welding (Nelson®), Plastic fasteners, Lockbolts, Plasma-based joining/welding technologies (Tucker, automotive), Assembly/setting tools for blind rivets and rivet nuts (hand and power tools)
- Materials
- Aluminium (rivets: Aluminium/Steel, Aluminium/Aluminium, white/black aluminium), Steel (steel/steel rivets), Stainless Steel (stainl./stainl., alu./stainl.), Plastic (plastic fasteners), Structural steel (structural steel, stud welding), Aluminium, Steel, Stainless Steel
- Certificates
- CE conformity of setting tools
- Employees
- 6000+ (Stanley
- Industries
- Automotive, Aerospace, Construction & Infrastructure, Data Centers, Heavy Equipment, New Energies
- 01
Product development via R&D of STANLEY Engineered Fastening
- 02
Procurement via long-standing manufacturing partners
- 03
Central warehouses in the Netherlands and other locations
- 04
Distribution via specialized trade (distribution model)
- 05
Service and repair centers for setting tools
Materials & Processes
Aluminium
Blind rivets in Aluminium/Steel, Aluminium/Aluminium combinations as well as white/black aluminium for general industrial applications.
Steel
Steel/Steel blind rivets and structural steel for stud welding applications (Nelson).
Stainless Steel
Blind rivets in Stainless Steel/Stainless Steel and Aluminium/Stainless Steel for corrosion-exposed joints.
Plastic
Plastic fasteners for automotive, electronics and consumer goods.
Locations
Born
NLHead Office, sales and central warehouse
- Materials
- Aluminium, Steel, Stainless Steel, Plastic
- Central warehouse
- Service and repair centers
Fasteners
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blind rivetsJoining | – | – | – | – | Aluminium, Steel, Stainless Steel |
| Blind rivet nuts and boltsJoining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Automated blind rivet setting (ABF-R system for blind rivets and Avseal sealing plugs)Joining | ±3° angle compensation | – | – | – | – |
| Stud Welding (Nelson®)Joining | – | – | – | – | Steel (structural steel) |
| Plastic fastenersJoining | – | – | – | – | Plastic |
| LockboltsJoining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Plasma-based joining/welding technologies (Tucker, automotive)Joining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Assembly/setting tools for blind rivets and rivet nuts (hand and power tools)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
2 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydropneumatic blind rivet nut setting tool (Rivet Nut Tool) | Masterfix / STANLEY Engineered Fastening XGrip N08QI | 1 | – | – | – |
| ABF-R Automated Blind Rivet Setting System (stationary or robot-mounted) | STANLEY Engineered Fastening ABF-R | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality
All power tools from STANLEY Engineered Fastening comply with the applicable CE standards. Product and process quality is backed by the global R&D and quality resources of STANLEY Engineered Fastening.
| Evidence | Born |
|---|---|
| CE conformity of setting tools |
History
- 1985
Early partnerships with co-partners in the Far East to secure product range, technology and quality
Over 30 years of experience in blind rivet technology; distribution brand under the umbrella of STANLEY Engineered Fastening