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DST quick fastener

The innovative solution for fast, high-strength, friction-locked connections

Image of a DST double fastener

High-strength fastening without tools

Easy, secure and solid: Snap technology for sheet metal parts, wood and plastic

In a world full of connections, Böllhoff offers a pioneering new technology: The snap technology of the DST fastener. It creates high-strength connections without tools and combines flexibility, convenience, and safety – so that great things can result quickly and safely from your idea.

Plus factors

Advantages DST

  • Toolless mounting in seconds

    Our snap technology products can be quickly mounted without additional tools.

  • Error-free and reliable

    The simple technology ensures faultless connections – even at locations that are difficult to access.

  • High-strength and friction-locked

    The DST quick fastener guarantees high strength and high extraction torques, which are comparable to those of a screw connection.

  • Withstands shaking, vibration and earthquakes

    Our quick fastener fulfils its function even under heavy load: It remains precision-fit, secure and solid.

Method and principle

Snap technology: Based on the principle of a slam latch

Sheet metal, plastic or wood – our DST quick fasteners are offered in different variants. However, all variants have one thing in common: our innovative snap technology. The products function like a slam latch that you see on house doors or room doors. Two individual parts are the basis: the “guide” with angled clamping jaws and a spring seated within the guide. These snap elements are inserted into the guide slot of a body and held in place by a stopper.

 

Dismantled snap elements lying next to each other.
The dismantled snap elements of our DST quick fastener

Assembly and operation

Toolless assembly with just a few simple steps

Press a DST fastener through a suitable opening; the inlet chamfer of the clamping jaws pushes the snap element back into the guide slot, like a latch. The spring is tensioned in this process. As soon as the height of the clamping jaws is exceeded at insertion, the spring forces the snap elements outward and then back into their original position. This produces the typical "snap" sound.

Once the fastener is in the desired position, it holds together the elements to be connected with high strength – even under extreme stress. Many of our products have been successfully tested for vibration and shock (DIN EN 61373) and earthquake resistance (GR63CORE, Issue 4)

Presentation of the installation process for a DST fastener.
The clamping jaws of the DST clamping reliable and permanent

Dismounting

The easiest way to release fastenings

Many of the DST quick fasteners can be dismounted as easily as they are mounted. Different versions are available according to the requirements of the application; they can be easily removed by hand, with standard tools or special tools.

We explicitly recommend dismounting with special tools wherever there is a possibility of vandalism or unauthorized dismounting. Our fasteners are flexible and can be reused at any time.

Installation process for a DST fastener.
Installation Process of SNAP DST reliable and permanent

SNAPping instead of bolting

  • Double fasteners

    efficiently fasten two sheet metal panels

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DST product types

  • DST fasteners

    DST fastener 8x15 for sheet metal elements

    The fastener with snap technology reliably and permanently fastens sheet metal elements. Simply insert the fastener in the intended installation opening.

    Properties

    • For installation opening 8x15
    • Toolless mounting
    • It can also be dismounted from the inside by removing the red plug
    • With tool 292‑0302.70 from Product System 6080DST, this element can be dismounted both from the inside and the outside (this tool cannot be pulled off in open status).

    Materials

    • Housing: PA, black or light grey RAL 7035
    • Clip elements: Grivory, black
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  • DST fastener

    DST fastener 30x14

    The quick fastener with snap technology enables high-strength sheet metal fastenings. The riveted earthing spring guarantees an electrical connection between the sheet metal parts to be fastened and to the fastener itself.

    Properties

    • Resistant to shaking and vibration in accordance with DIN EN 61373
    • The teeth of the earthing spring penetrate even painted cut edges of the installation openings
    • Dismounting from the front is possible with dismounting tool 2920311.15

    Materials

    • Housing: GdZn, black
    • Clip elements: sintered steel
    • Earthing spring: Stainless steel
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  • DST fasteners

    DST fastener 30x10

    The DST quick fastener with snap technology is suitable for a single-side permanent connection and a single-side pull-off connection

    Properties

    • Fastened with M4 countersunk screws or wood screws
    • Clamping range 0.8 to 3 mm
    • The width (w) of the installation opening can be selected according to need.
    • Pull-off forces from ~15 to 50 N
    • Blind mounting in closed profiles
    • Vibration resistant

    Materials

    • Fastener: GdZn, black
    • Clip elements: sintered steel

     

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  • DST double fastener

    DST double fastener 30x10 for sheet metal panels

    Use the double fastener to permanently fasten two sheet metal panels.

    Properties

    • For installation opening 30x10 mm
    • Toolless mounting
    • For tolerance compensation, the fastener has a housing length of 28 mm on one side.

    Materials

    • Housing: GdZn, black or PA, black
    • Clip elements: sintered steel
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  • DST double fastener

    DST double fastener 30x10 for sheet metal panels

    The double fastener ensures a single-side permanent and single-side pull-off fastening of two sheet metal panels.

    Properties

    • Toolless mounting
    • Use for double-wall or non-sealed edged doors and side panels
    • The double fasteners hold the door in position and prevent "rattling".
    • Installation opening is 30x10 mm
    • For pull-off fastening an installation opening of 28x10 mm to 30x16 mm can be selected

    Materials

    • Double fastener: PA, black or GdZn
    • Clip elements: sintered steel

     

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  • DST fasteners

    DST fastener 9.7 for sheet metal elements

    Use quick fastener 9.7 for high-strength fastening of sheet metal elements. Simply clip our product into the intended installation opening.

    Materials

    • Housing: GdZn, blank
    • Clip elements: sintered steel, galvanized
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  • Captive flex fastener

    DST captive flex fastener 9.5

    The captive flex fastener with snap technology efficiently fastens sheet metal elements and securely latches doors and covers.

    Properties

    • Meets the requirements stipulated in 2006/42 EC
    • Cannot be lost, fall off or misplaced
    • Guarantees a secure seat in the installation opening
    • Vibration-resistant in accordance with DIN EN 61373
    • Handwheel actuation
    • Open with a ¼ turn of the actuation element
    • Self-adjusting clamping range from
      0.5 to 5.5 mm
    • Single-piece

    Materials

    • Housing and disc: GdZn, chrome-plated
    • Handwheel: PA6, black
    • Springs: Spring steel
    • Clip elements: sintered steel, galvanized
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  • Captive flex fastener

    DST captive flex fastener 9.5

    The captive flex fastener 9.5 with snap technology fastens sheet metal elements and latches doors and covers.

    Properties

    • Meets the requirements stipulated in 2006/42 EC
    • Cannot be lost, fall-off or be misplaced
    • Guarantees secure seat in the installation opening
    • Resistant to shaking and vibration in accordance with DIN EN 61373
    • Handwheel actuation, Phillips H2 or Torx 15
    • Open with a ¼ turn of the actuation element
    • Single-piece

    Materials

    • Housing: GdZn, chrome-plated or black
    • Actuation element: Anodized aluminium
    • Springs: Spring steel
    • Clip elements: sintered steel, galvanized
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  • DST fasteners

    DST quick fastener 9.5 for sheet metal elements

    The DST fastener 9.5 from Böllhoff fastens sheet metal elements with the new snap technology. Fasten by simply clipping in by hand into the installation openings intended for this purpose.

    Properties

    • Use a flat-head screwdriver (size max. 7x1 mm, min. 6x1 mm) to dismount the fastener from the front.
    • Single-piece

    Materials

    • Housing: GdZn, blank
    • Clip elements: sintered steel
    • Leaf spring: stainless steel
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  • DST captive fastener

    DST captive quick fastener 9.5

    The captive quick fastener 9.5 with snap technology is suitable for fastening sheet metal elements and latching doors and covers.

    Properties

    • Meets the requirements stipulated in 2006/42/EC
    • Cannot be lost, fall-off or be misplaced
    • Guarantees secure seat in the installation opening
    • Resistant to shaking and vibration in accordance with DIN EN 61373
    • Phillips H2 actuation
    • Open with a ¼ turn of the actuation element
    • Single-piece

    Materials

    • Housing: GdZn, blank
    • Clip elements: sintered steel
    • Actuation: Aluminium, hardened
    • Springs: Spring steel
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  • DST captive fastener

    DST captive quick fastener 12.7

    The captive flex fastener 12.7 fastens sheet metal elements and latches doors and covers.

    Properties

    • Meets the requirements stipulated in 2006/42/EC
    • Cannot be lost, fall-off or be misplaced
    • Guarantees a secure seat in the installation opening
    • Resistant to shaking and vibration in accordance with DIN EN 61373
    • Hand wheel actuation, Phillips H2
    • Open with a ¼ turn of the actuation element
    • Single-piece

    Materials

    • Housing: GdZn, blank
    • Clip elements: sintered steel
    • Actuation: Aluminium, hardened
    • Springs: Spring steel
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