Emhart is widely known as the leader in this segment of the automotive fastener market. These fasteners are used to retain decorative body side moldings to the automobile. Although Emhart manufactures a wide variety of body side molding retainers, most of these fasteners are designed and manufactured for a specific application.

A wide range of products and designs are used to retain the various molding configurations. Body side molding fasteners are attached to the vehicle either through a hole in the sheet metal or they are mounted to a drawn arc weld stud, as part of the NO-HOLE fastening system. Our global customers find the NO-HOLE type body side molding retainer as the most cost effective method of fastening for body side applications.

Lower cost associated with manufacturing, assembly, transactions, and warranty cost, are some of the benefits realized from the NO-HOLE system. In addition , corrosion is eliminated because of the absence of holes in the sheet metal. Although adhesives do not create potential for corrosion, they do require costly surface preparation.

Product performance characteristics vary depending on the specific application requirements. Please contact Emhart for specific performance information.

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