A clever yet simple method of inserting a captive insert into sheet metal, round or square tubes and even extruded aluminium. Widely used by manufacturers of  tubular furniture, switchboards, refrigeration, air-conditioning, and metal  cabinets. Available in steel, stainless steel (304 and 316), and aluminium. Often referred to as a rivnut, nutserts and rivet nuts.

Providing extremely high strength, vibration resistance, and rapid installation for any application including those with access to only one side, structural rivets are perfect for a range of applications from heavy duty transport to architectural louvers. Available in steel, aluminium, stainless steel (304 and 316*)
*Limited products

Blind rivets can be inserted and fully installed in a joint from only one side of a part or structure. Available in variety of head shapes and materials including aluminium, steel and stainless steel, these versatile and strong rivets offer rapid and permanent fastening.

Offering very high strength in shear, tensile and clamp. Lockbolts and their multi-grip versions offer a rapidly installed and easily verified alternative to nuts, bolts and even structural assemblies. After installation they offer a vibration proof join suitable for the most demanding application.

Large diameter lockbolts offer an exceptionally high strength, two piece swage locking fasteners that can be used with all brands of installation tooling including Avlock®, Gage Bilt®, Huck® and Stanley®. Lockbolts are vibration proof and are an accepted solution for extremely demanding applications in the rail, transport, mining and heavy engineering industries.

The Asphalt Anchor is specifically designed for use in asphalt surfaces. They’re well suited for a range of applications including attaching curtain barriers and walls, road signs, stands, speed humps, bollards, fencing or any other similar structure that requires direct fastening to asphalt surfaces.

When it comes to installing rivets, lockbolts and nut-inserts we have a wealth of knowledge and experience. We present a range of tools to suit most purposes from jobbing or repair work right through to manufacturing and heavy duty service. We have trialled and field tested tools from most manufacturers and settled on a range of tools that are made to a high standard, easy to use and competitively priced.

When it comes to servicing your installation tooling, Profast is second to none. As an authorised FAR®, GAGE BILT®, AVLOCK® and HONSEL®/VVG® repairer, our technicians are trained overseas at the manufacturers and you can be sure you’ll be getting the fastest turn around on your tooling. Our team is also more than capable of looking at your Gesipa®, Huck®, Avdel®, Lobster® or any other brand of installation tooling.