The TUCK spring steel compression dowel is immediately load-bearing for attaching components without glue or clamps. TUCK is available in five sizes and processed like a conventional wooden dowel. The TUCK is self-tightening and no clamping aid is required when assembling the workpiece (cabinet, furniture, interior design, etc.). The spring steel design guarantees a permanent tightening.
TUCK – Spring Steel Compression Dowel
$3.60 – $720.00
Description
TUCK – Spring Steel Compression Dowel
The TUCK is a spring steel compression dowel that is immediately load-bearing for attaching components without glue or clamps. TUCK is available in five sizes (Ø 6 mm x 28 mm, Ø 8 mm x 35 mm, Ø 10 mm x 32 mm, Ø 10 mm x 28 mm and Ø 10 mm x 16 mm) and is processed like a conventional wooden dowel. The TUCK is self-tightening and no clamping aid or glue is required when assembling the workpiece (cabinet, furniture, interior design, etc.). The spring steel design guarantees permanent tightening by pushing against the borehole wall. The processing can be done with a dowel-boring machine or CNC. Due to eliminating usual clamping aids, the productivity of the gluing of workpieces (cabinets) can also be drastically increased even in smaller manufacturers. Also in industrial furniture manufacturing, the production time per workpiece can be considerably reduced.
Available in 5 sizes
- Processed like a conventional wooden dowel
- Ø 6 mm x 28 mm
- Ø 8 mm x 35 mm
- Ø 10 mm x 32 mm
- Screwed on one end and knocked into the borehole
- Ø 10 mm x 28 mm
- Ø 10 mm x 16 mm
Features and Benefits:
- Fast assembly
- Components simply snap-in and join together in a second.
- Reduces labor and equipment cost
- Non-visible connector
- Appeals to the architect and customer
- Self-tightening
- no need to clamp the workpiece during assembly
- snaps straight in and is used where design or space conditions do not allow the usual sliding connection
- Gluing aid
- Very popular to use as a gluing aid
Tips:
- Works great for RTA furniture.
- Used with all wood and board materials (solid and composite materials)
- Recommended glue for a permanent joint → KNAPP®-Adhesive PU+ (Z011/1) or to install with the connector for reinforcement
Applications:
- Case Goods
- Architectural Millwork
- Shop fittings
- Furniture
- Gluing aid
- Moldings and trim
- Face frames
- False fronts
TUCK is the steel dowel that’s changing the game. Coming in a range of sizes, TUCK spring steel compression dowels are perfect for everything from shop fittings to RTA furniture. Plus, thanks to this product’s self-tightening design, you won’t need to bother with clamps or glue.
And don’t worry about unsightly connectors—TUCK is a non-visible solution that appeals to both architects and customers alike. With our TUCK spring steel compression dowels, assembly is a snap! Browse our website for more information about our connectors.
Material
Spring steel – black
Coating
none
Connector type
Dowel, spring steel
Mounting
Self-tightening by the tension power against the borehole
Advantages
Concealed, self-tightening dowel, for immediate use without waiting time
Installation
Doweling-jig, cordless drill, dowel inserting machine
Suitable materials
All kind of wood materials (solid and composite materials)
Application
Furniture, cabinetry, case goods, shop fittings
Installation
(View and Download Instruction Manual)
Steps:
- Drill borehole according to the TUCK dowel size
- Insert the dowel into the surface (not into the edge) of the workpieces
- Brush the edges with glue (optional) and attach workpiece with a rubber mallet
*Note – Assemble components with a rubber mallet on the surface, but not necessarily from above against a hard surface; it is better to hit the surface from below and use the self-suspension of the material – this way the parts connect very fast. In the case of very large workpieces, a clamping aid might be needed. If glue is used it is not necessary to wait for the complete hardening of the glue. Once the desired end position has been reached, the clamping aid can be removed immediately.
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