Avdel UK Limited

Philip Wasmuth

Jonathan Lee Brewer

Derek Crutchley

Jonathan Brewer

Apparatus is disclosed for attaching to a lockbolt via a swaged-mounted collar. The apparatus includes an element which permits relative movement between a cutting blade and an opposing surface so that the collar is held centrally within the apparatus during cutting.

Apparatus for the removal of a circular collar swage mounted on a cylindrical projection

An insert for blind installation in a workpiece, and method of manufacture of an insert, the insert () comprising a body () and anchor stud (); wherein the stud is inserted into a through bore () in the body, part of the stud extending beyond the end of the through bore, and a part of the stud provided with opposed areas of knurling () such as threading, being enveloped by a reduced diameter section () of the body, such that crimping the stud onto the body causes material to enter the knurling, thereby firmly attaching body and stud, allowing the insert to withstand high torque.

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Letchworth Garden, United Kingdom

Philip Wasmuth