3/17/2010
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Heco Woodscrew Wins Fastener Innovation Prize

A new Heco woodscrew won the Fastener Innovation Prize at the 2010 International Hardware Fair in Cologne (Köln), Germany.

Schramberg, Germany-based Heco Schrauben GmbH & Co. KG took first prize in the Fair’s Fastening Technology Innovation Forum.

A jury of media and industry experts selected the newly launched Heco Unix screw – a full thread woodscrew that, through a reduction in thread pitch from tip to head, is designed to ensure tighter contact between two wood elements.

Unlike a partial thread screw normally used to ensure this clamping action, the Heco Unix screw maintains continued thread engagement in both pieces of wood for the duration of the joint.

The screw, which includes the characteristic Heco saw-tooth profile on its lead threads, also features patented milling recesses under the head.

In contrast to the more common raised milling ribs this design allows the countersunk head to sit tightly when used in a hinge or metal fitting while still aiding efficient countersinking and obviating splitting when used straight into wood.

Second prize went to Sherpa for its Verbinder XL dovetailing cast aluminum connectors for structural lumber applications.

Third prize was awarded to the Hammerhead – a lithium ion powered hand-held auto hammer, introduced by UK-based Chervon Europe Ltd. ©2010 GlobalFastenerNews.com

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