HECO-Schrauben GmbH & Co KG has supplemented its range with the HECO-UFIX® MDF – a versatile MDF screw for use in cabinet making and interior finishing. Specially designed for MDF applications, the screw is also available with a newly developed drive: The HECO-Drive, with stick-fit effect.
Due to the drilling point with its special shape, the HECO-UFIX® MDF screw has all the properties required for working with MDF such as predrilling effect and pinpoint accurate insertion, reduced splitting, and low driving torque. HECO explains the screw has user-friendly details including accurate-fit H-Drive with stick-fit effect, small countersunk head with milling grooves, serrated thread, cutting ribs on the point, and a spade like drilling point.
MDF is a popular material in furniture making and interior finishing on account of its homogenity and dimensional stability. It is easy to work with and has a wide variety of applications. However, because of the stability and high material density, the surface can bulge and the material is prone to splitting when screws are inserted. For this reason, the material is generally predrilled, to allow screws to be inserted quickly, and without force and splitting. The new HECO-UFIX MDF screw obviates this step.
Optimum result
The part threaded screw has a spade-like drilling point permitting easy central positioning. Cutting ribs below the point on the threaded part, and the specific geometry of the point, create a predrilling effect, which removes lots of drilling dust of the material during the insertion. This enables working close to the edge – including at the end faces of the board – without the material bulging or splitting.
These properties are an advantage when working on glossy finishes with a special coating or foil-coated components. In addition, the serrated HECO-plus thread saws one turn into the cylindrical hole, creating a simple, non-positive connection and reducing the driving torque, for effortless, fatigue-free installation.
High aesthetic standards
The small countersunk head of the HECO-UFIX MDF screw has optimum cutting properties and allows a neat, flush finish between screw and material surface. At the same time, damage and cracks in the surface of the board are prevented. Exact positioning and assembling of fittings with the HECO-UFIX MDF screw is achieved due to the configuration of the screw head and the milling grooves letting the HECO-UFIX MDF screw fit neatly and perfect.
Stick-fit effect
A special feature of the HECO-UFIX MDF screw is its newly developed system between bit and drive: The HECO-Drive (HD 20). Perfectly coordinated to the inner profile of the drive, the bit sits securely in the head of the screw and the optimum grip prevents the screw from falling out or wobbling. This makes it easier for the user to drive, and means the user can screw in with one hand with little effort. The new HECO-Drive takes the conventional T-Drive and enhances it with the stick-fit effect.
The HECO-UFIX MDF screw can still be driven in with standard bits for T-Drives, but this combination will not offer the convenient stick-fit effect for simple assembly.
“The HECO-UFIX MDF screw is available in the dimensions 3.5mm/4mm/4.5mm x 40mm/45mm/50mm/60mm in blue zinc-plated steel and is highly versatile. Its galvanised finish is suitable for applications in bathroom furniture making, shop fitting and in luxury interior design.”
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