Fasteners & Hardware

Alcoa Fastening Systems Qualifies SAE AS5550 Fluid Fitting

TORRANCE, Calif.--Alcoa (NYSE:AA) announced today that its Alcoa Fastening Systems (AFS) successfully qualified its RFKA9900-13 (SAE AS5550) flareless, plug-in union, Ring Locked fitting series for use on the 787 Dreamliner. This high-pressure titanium hydraulic adapter was selected by Boeing for its lightweight construction and dual seal protection, providing up to 49% weight savings over the...

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AirLoc -®Wedgmounts Precision Levelers Keep Forming/Trimming Press in-line

Recently, when Clark-Cutler-McDermott Company needed a way to secure and level a new R+S Technik GmbH, single tool die, forming and trimming station press, an AirLoc Wedgmount system was selected. The insulator parts produced at a rate of 180 panels per hour are used for the rear of the cab in a new 2007 GMT 900 pick-up truck model. Four AirLoc 2024.2-VRKC Wedgmounts with self aligning spherical...

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Fasteners and Locks suit variety of applications.

With grip lengths from 2-65 mm, Quarter Turn Fasteners include 4 head styles, 3 finishes, and 4 retainer clip designs in 3 standard sizes. Manufactured from zinc alloy, chrome-plated steel, Spanner Locks come in 3 head designs and are suitable for light security applications. Compression Latches are IP65 sealed with internal seal and seal under head. Operated by 8.0 mm square key, units feature...

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Sealing Nuts withstand 6,000 psi hydrostatic pressure.

Designed to lock out moisture, vapors, liquids, and pressurized air, BarTite Seal Fast nuts are suited for use in industrial and commercial applications, filtering, hydraulics, and motors. Nuts feature plastisol formula resistant to petrochemicals, acids, solvents, and salt spray. On application of torque, plastisol flows out in every direction to provides 360Â-

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Knobs and Handles are coated with antimicrobial compound.

UltraGuard(TM) knobs, handles, and handwheels are coated with AgION(TM) antimicrobial compound, preventing growth of bacteria, mold, and mildew in work environment. Compound combines silver with inorganic ceramic permitting continuous, controlled release of ionic silver. Products are suited for hospital, pharmaceutical, and restaurant equipment, as well as other industries subject to rigorous...

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AirLoc -®Wedgmount Precision Levelers Save Days on Steam Turbine-Generator Install

Recently, Mr. Ross Hill, P.E., Project Manager for ESI of Tennessee approached AirLoc for assistance on an installation technique that could reduce or eliminate the grouting on a 5 MW, skid mounted, steam, turbine/gearbox generator. The standard approach of grouting with a cementitious grout would take the better part of a day to construct forms, then a day to pre-soak the concrete, a day to mix...

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Rebar Splice requires no bar-end threading.

Rebar Splice requires no bar-end threading.

Suited for new construction, repair, or retrofit applications, in-situ LENTONÂ-® LOCK coupler features gripping technology that provides for development of full rebar strength and structural integrity in tension, compression, stress-reversal, and dynamic applications. Coupler can be installed with standard wrench or impact wrench, depending on coupler size. Bolt heads shear off when proper...

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