Sherex Launches 3D Product Catalog Powered by TraceParts
Sherex to offer engineers and designers 3D models of "as installed" rivet nuts and plugs
Tonawanda, New York - July 8, 2008: TS16949 rivet nut manufacturer Sherex is now using
the TraceParts Internet service to provide a 3D interactive online catalog for engineers and
designers. Sherex customers will be able to configure rivet nut fasteners along with passage
sealing plugs and then download 3D CAD models of the products in an "as installed state"
directly into their designs: www.tracepartsonline.net/ws/sherex
Sherex offers an extensive line of rivet nuts that are ideal for providing loadbearing
threads in
thin materials and blind applications. In addition to manufacturing the highestquality
rivet nuts
in the world, Sherex also provides sealing plugs that install in one step-and provide a leakproof
seal every time
"Our customers were asking for 3D models of our products to include in their designs", says Jill
Caffery, Sherex Director of Marketing. "The catch was, they wanted the models delivered in an
'as installed' state rather than 'as purchased' state; and on top of that they wanted them
delivered in a variety of CAD system formats. TraceParts allows us to satisfy both needs."
"Sherex has been providing sealing solutions in the highly competitive automotive and fluid
power industries for over 30 years," said Adam Pratt, Vice President of Sherex Fastening
Solutions. "We are consistently upgrading our product offerings based on the needs of our
customers. In 1989 we expanded our product line to include blind rivet nuts, and subsequently
added brass inserts, installation tools and other specialty fasteners. TraceParts helps Sherex
strengthen the relationships we have with our customers by saving them time and helping them
make better design decisions faster than with paperbased
catalogs."
About TraceParts
TraceParts is a leading digital engineering content company, offering customers progressive
business solutions through powerful web based products and services. TraceParts helps
customers improve marketing efficiencies by increasing the value of their existing digital product
data. The TraceParts Online CAD portal www.tracepartsonline.net is freely available to millions of
CAD users worldwide. For more information about TraceParts, please visit www.traceparts.com
About Sherex
Sherex is a leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of rivet nuts. Their complete line
of American and European style products are manufactured to a high quality standard, as they
are a TS16949 certified manufacturer, along with ISO 9001:2000 accredited. For over 30 years
Sherex has also been the North American leader in providing fluid power sealing solutions.
Sherex was founded in 1979 in Buffalo, New York and has been voted "Best Place to Work" by
Business First. For additional information about Sherex please visit: www.sherex.com
