We love seeing our products in action. A good example of such an application is the use of our ball insert pins in motor racing. 

In motorsports, speed and precision are very important. During the race, teams want to be able to make adjustments to their car as quickly and efficiently as possible. In this way, they lose as little valuable time as possible.  More and more teams are finding BIBUS's innovative components to save time. This article describes how BIBUS ball insert pins are used in this innovative sport.

The Lola of DHG racing

DHG Racing is a company operating in the world of motorsports. The team is using BIBUS's Ball lock pin with button handle for their car "the Lola. These ball stud lock pin with button handle provides a convenient and quick system to open the hood and make adjustments to the engine. The image below shows the insert pin mounted in the car.

Benefits of the ball insert pins

Ball insert pins are used because of the quick fastening, locking, adjusting, modifying or securing they provide. In this way, ball insert pins are an essential component in many industries and applications. Not surprisingly, more and more companies and professionals are opting for this innovative and versatile technology.
Whether in racing, car sports or engineering, ball insert pins offer numerous benefits over traditional fasteners.
One of the main advantages of ball insert pins is the speed and ease with which they can be attached and detached. This makes them ideally suited for applications where speed and efficiency are critical, such as racing in today's application. If needed, the plug-in pins can be quickly removed from the body and then access to the engine is possible without the need for tools. This is ideal for racing where every second counts.

Another important advantage of ball studs can be found in the safety and reliability they provide. In racing, for example, ball insert pins are required by regulations because track marshals must be able to quickly open the front or rear hood after a crash.

Also, ball insert pins are a durable solution. Unlike many traditional fasteners, ball insert pins can be used multiple times without sacrificing strength or quality.

Why choose ball insert pins?

DHG Racing has consciously chosen BIBUS ball studs because of their speed, safety and user-friendliness. It is the ideal solution for racing teams that need to be able to act quickly and where safety is paramount. By choosing the ball insert pins from BIBUS, DHG Racing ensures that they can always perform optimally and drive safely during races.

Ball insert pins are just one example of the products from BIBUS that can be used. BIBUS' range of plug-in pins consists of various types of products. For example, plug-in pins made of aluminum, PA, stainless steel, steel and titanium are available. Due to the many colors in which the plug-in pins are available, they are applicable for many machines.

Would you like to know more about the different types of plug-in pins from BIBUS? Or would you like personal advice from our specialists? Then feel free to contact us.