Ventilated facades are rapidly gaining popularity in the United States, capturing the interest of architects, installers, and property owners alike. Driven by trends in sustainability, energy efficiency, and stricter building regulations, these systems, which are more common in Europe, are expected to become increasingly prevalent in the coming years. In this blog, we explore what Read more…
The Deform-Nut is a patented secure connection into hollow core materials (panels or honeycomb). What are the uses for the Deform Nut? How is the deform nut different from other construction anchors? What special tools are needed for installation? What are the advantages of using honeycomb panels? What is the biggest misconception about the Deform Read more…
Chemical Concepts and Specialinsert s.r.l. have been investing in our technical library for the Keep-Nut. Over the last year, we have been sourcing both natural and man-made materials of various types and testing tensile and shear pull out results to ASTM standards using an independent lab. So far, we have tested several types of granite Read more…
Ventilated facades offer enormous benefits both in terms of performance and aesthetics but they can be challenging to install and fabricate, especially when working with really tough materials like sintered stone. Jurij Podolak of VF Engineering knows this too well. When this project for a Dekton-clad private home in Norfolk, VA landed on his desk, Jurij Read more…
If you fabricate 12mm porcelain slabs like Sapienstone, you’ll know that working with these materials is a bit different than fabricating granite and marble. So it’s not surprising that most of the traditional methods of installing undermount sinks, will not apply. Fortunately the Keep-nut is a great solution for 12mm sintered stone and porcelain countertops Read more…
Honeycomb sandwich panels have long-since been regarded as some of the strongest panels in the construction industry. Now, Chemical Concepts and Specialinsert have combined their breakthrough mechanical fastener technology with honeycomb composite paneling’s rigid durability. Deform-Nut is a revolutionary fastener designed by Specialinsert that combines mechanical anchoring and structural adhesive for strong load-bearing threads in Read more…
Chemical Concepts is already a huge supplier of structural adhesives and fasteners in America. Now, we’re being recognized on a global scale for our revolutionary products! Italian Fasteners, Italy’s first fastener magazine, published an article praising Specialinsert® for its iconic product, the KEEP-NUT® press-in self-anchoring threaded insert.
Every once in a while people call us and wonder how to fix a problem with the KEEP-NUT system. It would seem as if people are either not drilling down far enough, or they’re using the wrong drill bit. Occasionally people will have an issue where they also drilled too wide. However, the most common Read more…
Chemical Concepts and our Keep-Nut Inserts made by SpecialInsert were proud to be a part of a new art installation at Rowan University in Camden, New Jersey. This project known as “Confluence” was designed by Michele Gutlove of Design Studio GH out of Natick, Massachusetts. “Confluence” was made to represent the physical convergence of the Read more…
The Keep-Nut was recently chosen as the perfect anchor and cladding system for the recent renovations at the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, MO. Set to open in July of 2018 the new Museum and Visitors Center will be featuring Ceaserstone Quartz Panels hanging from the walls and ceilings throughout. Lami Wood Products out of Read more…
Our customers have long been aware that Keep-Nut by Specialinsert is a trusted brand that has been the perfect answer for an anchoring system in countless projects. But residents and travelers who will enjoy the visitors center and museum (set to open in July 2018) at the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, MO will soon Read more…
Press in Self-Anchoring Threaded Inserts Formed of Stainless Steel and Plastic For those who aren’t aware, these are high strength press-in, self-anchoring, threaded inserts that are rated up to 562 lbs per fastener. They can be used for undermount sinks, wall panels, facades, furniture, and more. Installation is simple. It involves drilling a shallow, cylindrical Read more…
