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Re: dzus fasteners explained
By:Don Beale
Date: 7/24/1999, 1:12 pm
In Response To: dzus fasteners explained (Jay Roberts)

I'm confused. How does the fastener head attach to the hatch cover?

> Dzus fasteners are used in aircraft and automotive applications where easy
> or fast removal of panels are required. Have you ever watched a Nascar
> race of drag race on TV and noticed the hundreds of little silver
> fasteners on the side panels or windows? Those are Dzus fasteners. They
> work by having a recepticle mounted on the frame or base material and
> another "anchor" mounted to the panel. They only take 1/4 turn
> to open/close. I have used them for the flush hatches on my yare. The many
> different types available can be a little confusing so here is a link to
> the manufacturer. If it works right it will take you to the model that i
> used on the yare. They have many uses in kayak construction. I've even
> used them for removeable tie down locations. I'm sure everyone has ideas
> of their own. Go check em out!

Messages In This Thread

dzus fasteners explained
Jay Roberts -- 7/23/1999, 10:04 pm
Re: dzus fasteners explained
Gordon Adams -- 7/31/1999, 5:20 pm
Re: dzus fasteners explained
Dean Trexel -- 7/26/1999, 8:09 pm
Re: dzus fasteners explained
Don Beale -- 7/24/1999, 1:12 pm
Re: dzus fasteners explained
J . P. Scheib -- 7/26/1999, 2:59 am