Eccentric screed is an aesthetic and reliable way of connecting parts

What is an eccentric coupler for? Currently, there are many different ways of fastening and reliable connection of parts, panels from wood, as well as MDF and chipboard. However, each species has features and differences, and therefore has a rather specific nature of application. Fasteners differ in appearance, rigidity of construction, permissible load capacity and many other parameters that must be taken into account.

Eccentric screed is widely used in cases where conventional fasteners can not provide the required aesthetics of the structure or the necessary strength of the joints of the parts. In addition, this fastener can be used in the assembly and assembly of high furniture, when it is not possible to use more traditional ties and fasteners.

Advantages and disadvantages

Eccentric screed has the following advantages:

1. Adding extra rigidity to the finished product.

2. Ease of installation.

3. Multiple assembly of products is possible.

4. Aesthetic appearance (there are no fastenings on the visible parts of the structure).

Disadvantages of this type of fasteners:

1. Eccentric screed requires high-tech equipment for manufacturing its constituent elements.

2. High cost.

3. During operation, some loosening of the screed is possible.

4. Mounting the fasteners requires different holes in the three planes.

Eccentric screed. Installation Instructions

This process will require some skill, as well as a minimum of technical equipment, consisting of a drill and various drills, a screwdriver and a ruler. The leaflet-insert with the instruction firm-manufacturer traditionally applies to the component parts of fastening.

Structurally, the screed consists of a bolt-tie and eccentric. And the latter are unchanged, and the former are divided into two types: one is screwed into the dowel, which is pre-mounted into the product, others are in direct contact with the part. Bolts of different types have some differences in the appearance and nature of the thread.

So, the installation of the eccentric screed begins with the fact that it is necessary to drill the necessary holes. Since it is difficult to determine the depth by eye, it is possible to resort to the following trick: note the required length of the drill with electrical tape. It will serve not only as a visual mark, but also as a physical focus, which will not allow you to move on. In any case, drilling holes should be done carefully, so as not to "pierce" the panel through. Then clog the plastic dowels, of course, if required by the design. Next, screw the screed bolts to a certain depth and insert the eccentrics into the holes. The shape of this fastener element has a screw-like slit. The end of the screw must enter into it, so that when the eccentric is turned, it fixes securely.

To make the appearance of the product more aesthetically pleasing, and also to hide the heads of the bolts, it is possible to use plastic lids, matched to the color of the panel.