HEARNS WORKSHOP DZUS FASTENERS V1 (NON-SCALE)
Our Dzus fasteners are a non-scale collection of fasteners, offered in three sizes.
Dzus (or spiral cam fasteners / Turnlock fasteners / Quick-action panel fasteners) invented in the early 1930’s, are named after their inventor William Dzus. They are a type of proprietary quarter-turn lock fastener that is often used to secure skin panels on aircraft and other high-performance vehicles. Dzus fasteners are also used to secure plates, doors, and panels that require frequent removal for inspection and servicing.
These fasteners are notable in that they are of an “over-centre” design, requiring positive sustained torque to unfasten. Thus, any minor disturbance to the fastener (e.g. vibration) will tend to correct itself rather than proceed to further loosening as it would in threaded fasteners.
Dzus fasteners are available in several different styles and are usually referred to by the manufacturer’s trade name. Some of the most common are DZUS, Camloc, and Airloc.
Small – 1.0mm Stalk / 2.32mm x 1.52mm
Medium – 1.2mm Stalk / 2.87 x 1.83mm
Large – 1.5mm Stalk / 3.34 x 2.20mm
Parts are manufactured from a UV curing resin. Cyanoacrylate (CA) or “Super Glue” recommended for bonding to rigid PS/ABS or other resin parts. UV curing resins can be an irritant. Always use the appropriate safety gear when handing or modifying