Inventors:
Pamela S. Tucker - Round Rock TX, US
Nancy Showers - Round Rock TX, US
Assignee:
Utility Composites, Inc. - Round Rock TX
International Classification:
B29D 30/54, B29D 30/56, F16B 15/00
US Classification:
156 96, 156 95, 156134, 156155, 1563041, 1563043, 411457, 411458
Abstract:
Provided in some embodiments is a method that includes coupling portions of one or more members using at least one impact driven fastener. At least one impact driven fastener includes at least one penetrating portion formed of plastic, and at least one head portion having a heat deformation temperature less than about 250° F. Plastic of the penetrating portion provides the penetrating portion with a flexural strength greater than about 9500 psi. The method also includes applying heat to at least partially deform the head portion of at least one fastener.