CE compliant – Regulation (EU) No. 305/2011
Standard: DIN EN ISO 13918 – Type VBS-MS
Combined material: AlMg3 body + copper-plated steel 4.8 / 1.4301 / 1.4571 pin
Chisel point on one side
Specific application: Insulation fastening on aluminium base material
Product description – VBS-MS
The BEARFIX® VBS-MS bimetallic insulation pin is specifically designed to fasten insulation to aluminium structures by drawn arc stud welding.
The design combines an AlMg3 aluminium body with a pressed-in insulation pin made from copper-plated steel 4.8 or stainless steel. This material combination provides compatibility with aluminium base structures while retaining a robust insulation pin.
Main characteristics
- Bimetallic AlMg3 + steel/stainless design
- Chisel point on one side
- No aluminium ball
- Normally ferrule-free welding
- Designed specifically for aluminium structures
Main applications
- Thermal insulation on aluminium structures
- Acoustic insulation
- Shipbuilding and offshore aluminium structures
- Industrial buildings with aluminium structure
- Chemical and food-industry applications
Standard dimensions – VBS-MS
| d1 (mm) | l2 (mm) | d2 (mm) | l3 (mm) | d3 (mm) | AlMg3 + copper-plated steel | AlMg3 + 1.4301 | AlMg3 + 1.4571 | Optional ferrule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 30–200 | 6 | 15 | 7.5 | 241-03-XXX-MS | 242-03-XXX-MS | 247-03-XXX-MS | UF 4 / K 5 |
Replace XXX with the required length. Other lengths and materials available on request.
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