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Innovative Fastening

Technologies

Infastech global headquarters is located in Singapore with revenues exceeding USD430 million. Infastech is one of the world’s largest producers of engineered mechanical fasteners with an industry heritage dating back as far as 1922 and built around its lead brands of Avdel®, ELCO® and iForm™ products. As an industry leader Infastech offers innovative fastening technologies to a diverse customer and

market base including electronics, automotive, construction and industrial & commercial segments. Infastech has Operations, Sales, Distribution and Engineering capabilities in Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Malaysia, North America, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Taiwan and throughout Europe with more than 1,900 employees serving customers in more than 150 countries.

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Industry LeaderInfastech™ is a multinational company owned jointly through funds managed by CVC Asia Paci� c Limited (CVC) and Standard Chartered Private Equity Limited (SCPEL) with ownership headquarters located in Hong Kong. CVC and SCPEL manage a diverse global portfolio of companies with total combined revenues exceeding USD40 billion.

Since 1936Since 1922 2010

ABOUT INFASTECH

Technical Support

Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE)

Four engineering activities from Infastech that reduce manufacturing cost and improve product performance

Infastech VA/VE is a cross-functional, creative and

systematic approach used by Infastech application

engineers interacting directly with customers to help

eliminate waste and improve their manufacturing

process ef� ciency and product quality:

• Product Teardown

• On-Site / On-Line Assembly Evaluation

• Assembly Process Design

• Fastener Consolidation Program

Product Teardown

Our Application Engineers conduct VA / VE workshops

with customer design and engineering teams involving

the disassembly and analysis of products focusing

on component and joint design utilizing DFM / DFA

principles. These constructive VA/VE sessions help to

identify potential manufacturing cost savings, quality

enhancements, improved assembly methods and

reduction of internal DPPM levels.

On-Site / On-Line Assembly Evaluation

An on-site assembly evaluation is an organized method of

physically scrutinizing the assembly process to evaluate

joint designs and assembly methods. Infastech multi-

disciplinary teams can evaluate customer assembly

line operations, and this helps ensure the right balance

between fastener-in-application and application-in-

assembly is achieved to maximize output and minimize

production time. On-line assembly evaluations are

helpful in identifying and analyzing areas such as:

Awkward assembly and internal DPPM outcomes

High labour content

High scrap rate

Assembly Process Design

This is a systematic review of the product assembly

process that combines customer components and

Infastech fasteners with installation tooling to ensure

maximum ef� ciency on the production line.

Fastener Consolidation Service

This process involves the careful analysis and

consolidation of customer Bills Of Materials and parts

lists to ensure joint performance is maintained whilst

minimizing the number of active fastener parts. This

service helps to reduce inventory and all associated

“hidden” costs.

ABOUT INFASTECH

Other Infastech Engineering Services

Fastener Selection

Our Infastech Application Engineers work directly

with customer design and engineering teams to

provide fastener and assembly advice, joint strength

& performance requirements, Imperial / Metric

conversions, selection of � nishes, material and heat

treatment selection.

Application Component Design

Infastech will use its broad manufacturing capabilities

and extensive engineering experience to design the

optimal fastener solution if your existing fastener and

component styles do not meet your needs.

Performance and envelope requirements are de� ned

in order to � nd the optimal joining solution for your

application - from fasteners through to components and

engineered assemblies we ensure that they adhere to

global standards.

Prototype Samples

From application opportunity to idea generation through

concept development, Infastech disciplined prototype

sample programs can help you solve your challenging

fastening problems. Samples from tooling followed by

testing and value analysis complete the review and

approval process.

Joint Analysis

Involves the testing and evaluation of application

prototypes to help improve design and in-service

performance, whilst minimizing manufacturing costs.

Infastech engineering software includes FASTCALC II™

and JointWorks™ and this helps to predict areas of risk

and to detect design improvement options.

Model Shop

Infastech model shops and technical centres are

dedicated to stretching the limits of design and

manufacturing capabilities. Our dedicated model shop

provides support for major programs where research

and product / process development is crucial to bring

various concepts to reality. We can quickly produce

prototypes and small lot samples for customer testing

to ensure these parts meet exact requirements before

production begins.

Performance and Application Testing

Application testing is an important technical resource

for evaluating fastener and joint behaviour. As a world

leader in fastener, mechanical and performance testing,

cross-functional, highly creative, systematic approach and multi-disciplined Infastech engineers

ABOUT INFASTECH

Infastech is equipped with state-of-the-art testing

facilities to analyze every aspect from the fastener to the

entire � nal assembly including:

• Tensile / compression / shear

• Torque / tension with angle analysis

• Pull-out / push-out

• Joint durability

• Fastener fatigue

• Clamp retention using thermal soak and cyclic test

principles

• Hydrogen related failure from stress corrosion and

hydrogen embrittlement

• Fastener drive system analysis, including drive tip

engagement, wear, fatigue, and ultimate strength

• Joint pressure distribution and leak prevention

• Molding and optimization of plastic boss designs

The bene� ts of Application Testing include:

• Prototype joint research and validations

• Assembly method recommendations

• Field failure analysis

• Equipment / test method recommendation

Infastech also has the capability to test fastener sizes

M0.8 to M25 and portable equipment is available for

use on customer assembly lines.

Fastener Training Seminars

We conduct fastening technology training seminars for

customers’ engineers. These seminars can be either

market segment or fastener group speci� c and can

deal with common fastening problems and solutions.

Subjects covered in the seminars include:

• Bolted joint behaviour

• Torque / tension relationship

• Tightening strategy

• Seating torque value development

• Fatigue considerations

• Plating and � nishing

• Manufacturing processes

• Fastening into metals & plastics

• Imperial & Metric standards

• Stress corrosion and hydrogen embrittlement

• Custom presentations to meet speci� c needs

Supply Chain Solutions

Infastech has the capability to design a customized

program to meet your global needs. We offer a full

range of global supply chain and logistics programs

to keep your assembly line running with an assured

line of supply whilst delivering bottom-line savings.

Infastech currently provides programs to several

major automotive, non-automotive, transportation and

electronics manufacturers globally.

ABOUT INFASTECH

As a global leader in the design, manufacturing and supply

of innovative fasteners and installation systems, we offer

a wide range of customized and standard mechanically

engineered products. Infastech’s differentiation and value

as a preferred business partner is delivered through:

• In-depth technical knowledge-base resulting from our

long history in the industry. We have operations that

trace their origins back to early 20th century.

• Commitment to deliver superior customer satisfaction

through consistent quality assured products, on-time

delivery, industry leading technical and application

engineering support.

• Strong network of manufacturing and distribution

operations, certi� ed partner factories and suppliers

enable us to meet your product, service and technical

support requirements effectively.

• Ability to quickly understand varying industry speci� c

customer requirements drawn from our experience

supporting customers from the automotive, electronics,

aerospace, industrial, mining, and the building &

construction industries.

• Global footprint positioning us to support you as your

business expands regionally & globally.

• Commitment to long term business relations, founded

on strong business ethics.

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Disciplined ValuesOur value-added strategy/strength is in aligning businesses, products and services around the needs of our customers. This strategy is supported by our global footprint of design/engineering, manufacturing and distribution networks.

ABOUT INFASTECH

Electronics

The Electronics Industry today requires a supply chain that

is lean, fast and global. A new Electronics platform today

may be designed by an OEM in one part of the world and

then be manufactured in multiple parts of the world by a

Contract Manufacturer. The time to market is short and

demands � rst time right solutions.

Infastech Electronics Field Application Engineers have

a depth of experience in helping customers reduce

manufacturing cost and improve the quality and

performance of their products. From PCB assemblies and

SMT, from power electronics and SMPS, from the micro-

mechanical demands of data storage devices and from

mobile hand-sets to base station and relay technology,

Infastech has an engineered fastening solution that

delivers.

Infastech is a major supplier to a diverse base of Electronic

segments including:

Cellular Phones Computers & Printers, Storage DevicesTelecommunicationsGamingConsumer Products

Infastech is a Global Full Service Provider that supports

customers in all areas of the business process. Infastech

can support a customer from the design and testing of

the application joint to the manufacturing and line supply

of Infastech Engineered Fasteners no matter where the

production location.

Infastech has a global footprint of services that allows for

a regional focus to lower total in-place costs and provide

local urgency.

Infastech is recognized worldwide as a Solutions Provider

and Fastener Innovator. Products such as Camtronic®

fasteners, Avdel Speed Fastening® systems, MicroTech®,

Acu® Coat, and Optia® coated fasteners are all leading

edge examples of Infastech technology for the Electronics

Marketplace.

Let Infastech partner with your Company to provide a total

global business solution for your fastening needs.

The Electronics Division of Infastech is the industry leader in providing the Global Electronics Industry with high performance products and services that exceed the expectations of their Global Customer Base.

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Automotive

The global automotive industry demands a combination of

the latest fastening technology coupled with innovative VA/

VE skills for continual cost reduction delivered to market

through a cost effective & local Sales, Manufacturing and

Supply channel that works.

Infastech has been directly involved in Global Automotive

business for many decades. We offer our automotive

customers a skilled team of Field Application Engineers.

Their mandate is to work directly with both OEM and Tier

R&D and Production Engineering groups to offer cost

effective fastening solutions and innovative design-in

disciplines whilst also solving existing fastening problems,

reducing assembly costs and improving quality on

customer assembly lines. We have developed special

fasteners, tooling and unique assembly solutions that

have proven performance across the broad spectrum of

all automotive applications including:

EngineDrive Train & TransmissionChassis and BodySafety Restraint SystemsEngine Management & ElectronicsSeating, Comfort & Entertainment

Our product portfolio for automotive applications

includes Avdel® Blind Fasteners, Self-piercing Fasteners,

Installation Tooling, Threaded Fasteners, Engineered

Assemblies and Plastic Fasteners offered at both

Catalogue and Made-To-Order levels. We also offer a wide

range of unique patented fastening technology including

the Torx® Drive System which has been adopted globally

by many automotive companies particularly in demanding

& critical applications. The industry requirements of fast

OTS response, Zero DPPM, special platings and � nishes

pursuant to every major automotive OEM global standard

coupled with our experience in both VMI and FSP cost-

effective supply models means that Infastech can meet

your automotive application assembly needs.

Our Global strength is driven by our local success in holding it together through innovation.


Construction

Quality Fasteners for the Construction

IndustryOur commitment continues during and after the

construction process. If a problem should arise, our

application specialists are available to investigate and

determine the cause and solution to your speci� c problem.

We provide innovative products for a wide range of

construction applications including:

Curtain WallMetal BuildingImpact Resistant WindowsHurricane ProtectionFire SprinklerGeneral ConstructionRefrigerated WarehousingWater TreatmentSolar EnergyArchitectural Roo� ngSteel Decking

Elco® Construction Products offer a broad range of quality fasteners and value added services designed to speed construction, improve building integrity, and ensure performance under demanding conditions. Our close relationship with the construction industry has lead to many innovative products customized for speci� c applications. Our application engineers can work directly with you to � nd the best solution for your particular need.


The Industrial & Commercial marketplace today demands

innovative products designed to be application speci� c,

problem solving and globally price competitive.

Infastech offers total fastening solutions for a wide

range of end use industry applications - from Power

Tools to Outdoor Garden Equipment and ATV’s to Heavy

Construction, Renewable Energies, Pumps, Bearings, and

Mining Equipment. Ef� cient product and process solutions

that help you implement the most effective manufacturing

strategies and tackle your greatest assembly challenges.

Applied Creativity in a wide range of industrial applications

Power ToolsHeating and Cooling SystemsHousehold AppliancesBoats and All Terrain Vehicles (ATV’s)Heavy Construction EquipmentMining EquipmentDiesel and Gasoline Engines ComponentsOutdoor Garden Equipment

We offer the broadest line of blind and threaded fasteners

and cold-formed components available anywhere. Our

thread forming fasteners and Avdel® blind fastening

systems are custom engineered to meet the requirements

of today’s demanding applications. Infastech has focused

its highest priority on servicing global customers like

no one else in the industry. At Infastech, you will � nd a

dedicated team of professionals who will work with you

to understand and meet your business needs.

Industrial & CommercialInfastech applies creativity to deliver the highest degree of value of any fastening solutions provider.


Renewable Energies

Most forms of energy are a limited resource and are

subject to continued increase in cost, but as time

progresses Renewable Energy is becoming the energy of

choice globally, recognized for a virtually endless supply

and it’s positive environmental impact. Global government

support and incentives are being legislated into many

diverse renewable energy segments such as:

Solar Power PlantsElectric Motor Vehicles, and Wind Power Generation

Each of these segments has unique and demanding

fastening requirements, which are critical to the

success of the devices providing this renewable energy

source.

Avdel® structural fasteners have been widely used for

many years in demanding engineering applications

throughout the world and they offer excellent bene� ts to

the solar energy segment.

Infastech iForm™ threaded product technology offers

application engineering design-in disciplines to maximize

the performance in challenging or complex fastening

applications.

Solar or Wind Power Generation

Avdel® blind fastening systems and lockbolts are designed

for high strength, secure assembly. Quick and simple to

place, and durable, they are often the preferred fastening

solution.

Features & Bene� ts:

• High speed assembly with robust tools designed for use

in extreme environments – saves production time,

improves quality

• Avdel® Lockbolts are tamper-resistant fasteners which

mechanically lock, eliminating potential over or under

tightening and loosening caused by vibration and

variations in temperature

Smart Metering and Power Controls

Control devices & electronic components supporting

the Renewable Energy markets must meet demanding

product development cycles requiring “zero lead times

and right first time quality”. Infastech Engineered

Standards™ threaded products and Avdel® blind products

offer prototype and production volumes of specialty

fasteners “Off the Shelf” facilitating your rapid product

development without long lead-times normally associated

with most fastener manufacturers.

Corrosion Protection

Infastech Acu® Long Life Coatings offer corrosion resistance

while performing in the harshest of environments, such

as coastal or desert locations or under the hood of an

electric vehicle! Infastech also manufactures fasteners in

variety of grades and Stainless Steels and other corrosion

resistant materials.

Avdel® structural fasteners and iForm™ threaded products have been widely used in demanding engineering applications throughout the world. They can provide excellent bene� ts in solar energy applications.

MARKET SEGMENTS

Infastech Manufacturing Plants

Infastech manufacturing operations are located across the Americas, Europe and Asia in seven strategic locations:

Infastech Chennai (India)

Established: 2008

Products manufactured: TORX®, TORX PLUS®, Fastite® 2000™ fasteners, Mag-Form®, Taptite®, Plastite®, PT®, Delta PT®, Remform® and other specialty threaded products. Sizes ranging from M1.2 to M5.

Manufacturing Capabilities: Cold forging, thread rolling, optical sorting, quality inspection and testing.

Certi� cations: ISO9001, ISO14001 and OHSAS18001.

Infastech Decorah (USA)

Established: 1969

Products manufactured: TORX®, TORX PLUS®, Camtainer® bolts & nuts, Camtronic® fasteners, Delta PT® fasteners, Fastite® 2000™ fasteners, Double ended studs, Cold-Formed specials, ELCO® construction fasteners, Self-Drilling screws, Mag-Form®, SEMS, Taptite 2000® fasteners, Drilltite® fasteners, socket screw standards and specials. Sizes ranging from M0.5 to M16.

Manufacturing Capabilities: Key processes include cold heading, roll forming, threading, machining, grinding, heat treatment, EDM, painting, passivation, Microtech® high polished � nish, and class 100 cleaning and packaging processes.

Certi� cations: ISO9001, TS16949 and ISO14001.

• Chennai, India, • Decorah (Iowa), USA• Seremban, Malaysia• Stan� eld (North Carolina) USA

• Tainan, Taiwan• Warrington, UK• Wuxi, China

MANUFACTURING

Americas Europe Asia Infastech Seremban (Malaysia)

Established: 1995

Products manufactured: TORX®, TORX PLUS®, Taptite®, Plastite®, Delta PT®, Fastite® 2000™, PT®, SEMs, Mag-Form®, Remform®, Camtronic®. Sizes ranging from M0.8 to M5.

Manufacturing Capabilities: Key processes include heading, threading, optical sorting, quality inspection and testing and packing. Two automated PLC controlled electro-polishing (EP) lines and two aqua-post (AQ) cleaning, Class 100 lines. Optia® coating line. The operation is further supported by in-house tooling fabrication and refurbishment capabilities and a quality assurance chemical laboratory, equipped with testing capabilities such as Liquid Particle Count (LPC), Fourier Transform Infra Red (FTIR), RoHs and Salt Spray tester, able to perform micro analysis. Other mechanical testing and inspection equipment is available.

Certifications: ISO9001, TS16949, ISO14001 and OHSAS18001.

Avdel Stan� eld (USA)

Established: 1996

Products manufactured: Avex®, Avibulb®, Avinox®, Bulbex®, Interlock®, Klamp-Tite®, Monobolt®, Q Rivet and Speed Fastening® systems. Fastriv® self-piercing rivet systems.

Manufacturing Capabilities: Cold-forge heading, thread rolling, electronic product validation capability and � nishing. Hv hardness & material micro-section testing, broach load testing, calibration & tensile and shear testing.

Certi� cations: TS16949, Ford Q1 and ISO14001.

Infastech Tainan (Taiwan)

Established: 1999

Products manufactured: Avdelok®, Maxlok®, Strux® Clinch Stud systems, Mag-Form®, MAThread®, TORX®, TORX PLUS®, Acupoint®, Delta PT®, Fastite® 2000™, Taptite®, Welding Studs, Wheel Bolts, Double-end Studs, SEMS, Knurl Bolts, Flange Bolts, MTO Customer Print Parts. Sizes ranging from M2 to M16.

Manufacturing Capabilities: Key processes include cold heading, roll forming, heading, threading, quality inspection and testing and sorting.

Certi� cations: ISO9001, TS16949, ISO14001 and OHSAS 18001. The quality laboratory is A2LA certi� ed.

MANUFACTURING

Americas Europe Asia Avdel Warrington (UK)

Established: 1974

Products manufactured: Avdel Speed Fastening® systems including Avtronic®, Avlug®, Briv®, Chobert® and Rivscrew®. Breakstem fastening systems including Avbolt®, Avex®, Avibulb®, Avinox®, Stavex®, T-Lok®, Hemlok®, Monobolt® and Avseal® II sealing plugs.

Manufacturing Capabilities: Cold-forge heading in steel, stainless steel, aluminium and brass, thread rolling, screening and � nal assembly. Speed Fastening® system tooling components. Testing equipment including XRF testing, Hv hardness testing, material/micro-section testing, solderability testing, broach load testing, calibration and tensile testing.

Certifications: TS16949, Ford Q1, ISO14001 and OHSAS18001.

Avdel Metal Finishing Warrington (UK)

Established: acquired 2008

Specialty Skills: AMF is a fully integrated heat treatment and plating services provider; the site operates four furnaces with annealing, hardening and tempering capability. Additional services include electroplating through three plating lines, product degrease and washing capability, � nishing and lubrication facilities and deburring and spinning facilities. The AMF Plant includes two fully integrated Quality Assurance testing facilities including Brinell/Rockwell/Vickers hardness testing, XRF plating testing, microscopic material analysis, a salt spray testing facility, and a full chemical testing laboratory.

Certi� cations: ISO 9001-2000 and OHSAS18001.

Infastech Wuxi (China)

Established: 2003

Products manufactured: TORX®, TORX PLUS®, Fastite® 2000™, Mag-Form®, Taptite®, Plastite®, PT®, Delta PT®, Remform® and other specialty threaded fasteners. Avdel® blind fasteners including Avex® and Monobolt®. Construction fasteners include ELCO® and Fabco® products. Sizes ranging from M1.2 to M10.

Manufacturing Capabilities: Key processes include heading, degreasing, threading, optical sorting, ACU®

coatings, quality testing and inspection, and semi-automated packing. Automated PLC controlled electro-polishing (EP), passivation, and aqua (AQ) cleaning lines designed to meet customer standards. Key testing capabilities include inspection on hardness, tensile strength, plating thickness, thread and recess shape and dimension, salt spray test, RoHS LPC, FTIR and IC.

Certifications: ISO9001, TS16949, ISO14001, OHSAS18000 and QC080000.

MANUFACTURING

Technology

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Infastech Technology Centers deliver customer solutions from application opportunities – especially when the assembly challenge moves beyond existing fastening product capabilities.

NACRO®

Infastech has engineered the NACRO® drive system to meet the growing need for miniature sized fasteners across multiple industries.

It is crucial to select the proper drive system as it affects

fastener assembly speed, downtime, product design and

the amount of reworked and/or scrapped components.

The NACRO® drive system is one of the latest product

innovations from Infastech.

It has been designed speci� cally for miniature applications

of 1mm thread diameter or less, requiring low pro� le

heads and capable of achieving a high seating torque.

NACRO® drive systemFor miniature & sub-miniature screws

InstallationThe tangential points of contact and tapered drive tip delivers solid drive torque transmission while extending the drive tip life.* The unique NACRO® drive recess makes it ideal for automated assembly situations – Ask about MicroTorque™ installation tooling to optimize the NACRO® recess feature.

* Drive tip life will be dependent on material andtorque requirements - consult our Application Engineering team for recommendations

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Acu® Coat

When you need a clean, dry � nish that delivers consistent deep color and is RoHS compliant, Acu® coatings can meet or exceed your needs! Acu® coatings are dry to touch modi� ed acrylic multilayer coatings that deliver optimum performance in lubricity, corrosion resistance and superior color consistency. Acu® coatings are environmentally friendly, offer superior color � nish and are free of hexavalent chromates & silicates. Acu® coatings are free from any process that might induce hydrogen embrittlement related to heat treatment or cold-forming and they provide a consistent torque tension relationship without the need for post coating lubricants.

Features

• Available in any Pantone color

• Semi-gloss, consistent color tones

• Durable and tough

• Uniform coating thickness

• Low frictional coef� cient

• Compatible with internal recess parts

• Dry surface

Bene� ts

• Improved aesthetic appearance

• Resists damage from repeated handling or installations

• Helps control drive and seating torque tolerances

• Minimizes small drive recess coating residue problems

• Clean and dry - no oily residue or contaminants in work

area

Quality Solutions

This RoHS compliant, durable coating won’t rub off, blister

or peel making it perfect for electronic applications where

appearance is important. Mating plastic joint components

and bosses do not degrade due to fastener use in joint.

Corrosion results depend on base material and plating.

Unaffected by typical hydrocarbon systems such as

washer � uids, gasoline and oils. This low friction coating

also eliminates the need for post coating lubricants.

Electronic ApplicationsPDAsCell PhonesMP3 PlayersCamerasDigital Media

Other MarketsTruck TrailerPower ToolsLeisure EquipmentConstruction

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™®

TECHNOLOGY

• Small, reliable fasteners for highly shock resistant

products

• Extremely clean screws for internal assembly of small-

fast high capacity disk drives

• Zero defect assembly and manufacturing processes

to optimize yield

• Faster assembly through automation and reduced

torque related line failures

• Globally available product

The unique lubricious characteristic of our Optia® coating

enables manufacturers to utilize the fasteners full strength

by reducing friction between the fastener’s surface and

the surface of the mating component. Fasteners with

Optia® coating offer low particle generation, non-galling

properties and significant mechanical advantage in

fasteners as small as MO.8 in diameter.

Performance Bene� ts

• Decreased k factor (torque coef� cient or nut factor)

compared to uncoated fasteners provides higher clamp

force with less seating torque

• Reduced seating torque reduces strip out which

enables the use of low pro� le heads

• 0.5�m thin layer coating avoids recess � ll and does not

require fastener tolerance adjustments

• Minimized debris generation

• Compliance with hazardous substances restrictions -

RoHS and WEEE

• Meets or exceeds Class 100 Clean Room requirements,

including:

- Liquid Particle Count (LPC)

- Ion Chromatography (IC)

- Non Volatile Residue (NVR)

- Spectrometer (FTIR)

Optia®

Infastech developed its Optia® coating, a thin-� lm, lubricious polymer covering that is applied to a wide range of fasteners, to satisfy � ve key needs of today’s electronics manufacturers:

TECHNOLOGY

• Acu® and Optia® help meet demanding torque needs whilst providing a broad range of pantone colours

• MicroTech® � nishing area combined with Infastech’s in-house Class 100 Clean Room and non-volatile residue (NVR) measuring makes us a leader in fastener cleaning technologies. Other testing capabilities include ion chromatography to measure negatively- charged ions and liquid particulate measuring.

• PVD – Physical Vapor Deposition PVD is a high tech process creating substrate coating through physical vacuum infustion. The PVD process creates exceptional aesthetic properties while creating a corrosion resistant product.

• Unique Finishes: other cosmetic products include glimmering spiral, dynamic diamond cut and a lustrous brush � nish.

SPECIAL FINISHES

Gemstone™ Cosmetic and Performance Product Finishes

The Elco® Flex Technology® family of fasteners are speci� cally designed and manufactured to help prevent hydrogen induced embrittlement failures in steel and concrete applications. Our Flex Technology® dual hardening process ensures the optimal combination of ductility and hardness for maximum performance in critical building and construction applications.

Flex Technology®

Elco® Flex Technology® products are speci� ed by name

in many of the world’s most demanding projects.

• Dril-Flex®

• Bi-Flex®

• AllFlexTM

• Alumi-FlexTM

• Super-FlexTM

• Tap-FlexTM

• Aggre-Gator®

• Aggre-Gator® HD• ConFlex®

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Infastech Fasteners for Every Application

page 21MULTIPLE INDUSTRY FASTENERS

Avdel® Breakstem Fasteners and installation

tools are a premier fastening system offering multi-grip

performance, consistent and reliable installation and

high speed, high performance assembly. Used in all

manufacturing industries throughout the world, there is

an Avdel® breakstem fastener and installation tool to suit

virtually every assembly requirement.

Key user bene� ts include:

• Blind sided assembly

• Multi-grip performance

• Complete hole � ll

• High speed assembly

• Good clamp and vibration resistance

• Consistent high performance

• Positive stem retention

• Extensive product choice

Avdel® Threaded Inserts provide a quick, reliable

and low cost system of inserting high quality, load bearing

threads. The inserts offer many bene� ts over weld nuts,

self-tapping screws, pressed inserts and nuts & bolts.


• Blind sided assembly

• Reliable and secure thread installation

• No damage to surface coatings

• Reduced rework and wastage

• Lower cost of installation

• Suitable for use in stamped or drilled holes

Avdel® Blind Products


Avdel® has been at the forefront of new product development for decades, driven by market requirements. The Avdel® range of innovative systems have all been developed as fastening solutions for the changing market.

applications in such industries as mining, rolling stock,

railway, heavy truck, construction, etc.


• Blind side assembly

• Shear & Tension performance

• Absolute vibration resistance

• Speed of assembly and easy to install

• Elimination of drive torque control

• Pin & Collar (two sided) where required

• Range of materials

Avdel® Speed Fastening® systems provide rapid and

reliable assembly of metals, plastics, composites and

passive electronic components. The fasteners are either

magazine-fed or fed via a vibrating bowl to a wide choice

of installation equipment.

At the end of each assembly cycle, the next fastener is

automatically delivered to the nose of the tool ready to

repeat the assembly process. Speed fastening offers

many bene� ts over conventional mechanical assembly

systems, including:

• High speed, blind sided assembly

• Consistent clamp and grip

• Good vibration resistance

• Highly controlled assembly

• Short cycle times

• Elimination of over-torquing

Avdel® Structural Fasteners and installation tools

provide high strength fastening solutions and deliver

the ultimate in shear, tension, clamp-up and vibration

resistant performance. Available in diameters up to 28mm

(1 1/8”) to suit a wide range of the most demanding


Special building challenges require special solutions.

Whether you are protecting a structure from � re &

natural disasters such as hurricanes or simply insulating

a building from temperature variation or noise or

even protecting occupants and contents from risk of

explosion, Elco® Construction Products probably has the

engineered fastening system designed to deliver what

matters most – performance when & where you need it.

Elco® has a 90 year history of developing building &

construction specialty fastening products that are

designed to protect.

• Fab-Lok® (High wind and vibration fastener)

• HangerMate® (Threaded rod anchors)

• PanelMate® (Hurricane panel anchors)

• Vent-All® (Explosion Venting fasteners)

General Construction Needs

Elco® also delivers proven performance in general

construction applications such as metal buildings and

window / door installation.

We service some of the largest metal building and

window companies in the world. We invest the same

engineering and manufacturing experience into

our general construction products as our specialty

application fasteners. We don’t know how to do it any

other way.

• Drilltite®

• Drilit®

• FloSeal®

• CreteFlex®

• UltraCon®

Building and Construction Fasteners


PanelMate® Hurricane Panel Anchoring System

Allows fast and easy installation in concrete, block or

wood. PanelMate® anchors can be used for virtually any

type of hurricane panel: plywood, aluminum, engineered

plastics, corrugated polycarbonate panels and corrugated

polypropylene panels.

Features

• All PanelMate® anchors (except for PanelMate®

inserts) have the same special oversized 14-10 V

notched threads (.270 O.D.) to provide exceptional

pull-out and shear values

• Most designs available in 300 series (18-8) stainless

steel

• Carbon steel designs have silver Stalgard® finish

for outstanding corrosion resistance (withstands 800

– 1000 hours in salt spray testing per ASTM B117

standards)

Bene� ts

• System approach (fasteners and installation

components) simpli� es assembly to reduce costs

• Used with any type hurricane panel

• Strong reliable anchoring to concrete, block or wood

• Tested to tough Miami-Dade hurricane standards:

* PA202-94 Uniform Static Air Pressure

* PA201-94 Impact

* PA203-94 Cyclic Wind Loading

HangerMate® Threaded Rod Anchoring System

Anchoring system for threaded rod & components

Features & Bene� ts

• Self-drilling points for steel saves installation time

• No pre-drilling in timber applications, simple and fast

• In concrete simply drill and drive fast, strong, one

part solution

• Many styles UL Listed and/or FM Approved


Self-Clinching Fasteners

Self clinching fasteners are ideal for applications that

require strong threads in thin metal. Installation requires

a pressed force into a punched, drilled or cast hole to

provide high push out and torque out resistance.

Materials: Low carbon steel, stainless steel, brass, aluminum and nylon.

Sizes: M1 to M15

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Brass Inserts

Infastech manufactures a wide range of NC Turned Brass

Inserts for thermal, ultra-sonic and press-� t installation.

Sizes range from miniature to larger diameters and

special design inserts for difficult applications are

available on request. Sourcing both the insert and the

mating screw from the one supplier also helps reduce

supply chain costs.

MULTIPLE INDUSTRY FASTENERS

Micro Fasteners & Mechanical Components Consumer, business and mobile device products become

smaller. you need an electronics fastener supplier who

can meet these demands. Infastech offers a broad

range of fasteners in sizes as small as M0.6 (#000)

with head styles and drive recess technologies to meet

your performance requirements. A micro range of

Inserts, Contact pins, standoffs, clinch nuts and other

components are also available.

Material: Brass, Stainless Steel or low carbon steel

Captive Screws – SEMSSEMS screws with captivated general or locking washers

help resist loosening and distribute the torque load

over a larger surface area of the top material. Ask our

engineering team for testing on your application to ensure

optimal performance.

Materials: Low carbon Steel, stainless steel Sizes: M1.2 to M8

Machine Screws With Locking Patch and Threaded Inserts - The Complete Solution

Head type: Wafer, thin head, Pan and many othersDrive type: Many high performance recess technologies available.Material: Low carbon steel and stainless steelCoating type: RoHS plating � nishes and passivation Thread type: MachineSize: Various sizes 0.6mm to 5mm


Taptite 2000®

Fasteners roll-form threads as they are installed.

Features

• Trilobular™ thread form

• Tight dimensional tolerance controls

• Consistent thread pro� le

• SPC provides a controlled process

• Sizes from M1.6 to M16 (000-90 to 5/8-11”)

Bene� ts

• Eliminates tapping costs

• Resists vibration loosening to IFI-124 and

524 standards

• Lower, more consistent drive torque

• Excellent drive-to-fail ratio

• Generates strong mating threads

• Eliminates cross-threading

• High prevailing torque

Plastite®

Fasteners combine a unique trilobular body with a narrow

thread pro� le to maximize performance in thermoplastics.

Features

• Three thread angel/helix angle combinations available

to meet the needs of speci� c applications

• Trilobular con� guration

Bene� ts

• Reduces possibility of boss failure

• Increases product reliability

• Eliminates need for inserts and lock washers


Delta PT®

Fasteners are engineered to create optimal material � ow

during installation, resulting in better clamp loads and

increased joint life in a wide range of plastic materials.

Features

• Flank geometry engineered to provide better material

flow during installation combined with high flank

engagement

• Large fastener cross-section increases shear area

and fastener strength

• Optimized pitch allows high clamp loads with smaller

contact pressure

Bene� ts

• Minimizes radial stress

• Offers increased fatigue life

• Provides increased torsional and tensile strength

Duro PT®

Thread cutting fasteners are engineered to meet the

demanding requirements of thermoset plastics.

Features

• Asymmetrical 30° thread pro� le, inclined toward load

surface

• Optimal thread pitch

• Recessed thread root

• Shank slot

Bene� ts

• Cuts threads in stiffer plastics

• Minimizes installation torque

• Maximizes assembly performance


Mag-Form®

Thread-forming fasteners were engineered to minimize

debris generation when tapping into conventional

magnesium die-castings and other low-ductile materials.

Features

• Lobular Con� guration

• Wide-spaced thread design

• Broad � ank angle compresses, rather than roll-forms,

threads into the mating material

Bene� ts

• Minimizes debris generation

• Forms strong threads in low-ductile materials

• Easily removed and reinserted for service in the � eld

Pushtite® & Pushtite® II

Thread-forming fasteners. The unique thread pro� le of

Pushtite® fasteners allows them to be simply pressed into

place, virtually eliminating strip-out during initial assembly

and providing high pull-out strength.

• Tri-roundular shape minimizes stress on the boss

• Screws can be removed and reinserted if necessary,

or can be made tamper-resistant

• Can be gang-driven, which can cut costs

• Allows displaced air to escape during insertion to

prevent pneumatic failure of boss


Remform®

Remform® screws are thread rolling fasteners with a

unique thread form to provide superior performance in

today’s wide range of plastics. The asymmetrical thread

minimizes radial hoop stress to reduce boss bursting.

The narrow tip angle also reduces stress in the plastic

nut member.

Bene� ts

• Asymmetrical thread

• Minimizes radial hoop stress.

• Narrow tip angle reduce stress in plastics nut member.

• Radius leading � ank

Machined, CNC and Turned Parts

A wide array of CNC, Lathe and Machining equipment and

capabilities allow primary and secondaryoperations such

as milling, drilling and grinding to supply precision ferrous

and non-ferrous metal components. Utilizing precision 2

& 4 axis CNC equipment, machine and turned parts are

manufactured to meet demanding design requirements.


Precision Springs

Springs are grouped into three basic types - Compression

Springs, Extension Springs and Torsion Springs.

Compression Springs work by exerting force against the

spring load. Compression Springs are found in computers

and peripherals, mobile phones and other consumer

electronics.

Extension Springs work by exerting force inward to bring

components together. Extension Springs are found in

computers and peripherals, mobile phones and other

consumer electronics.

Torsion Springs work by returning the rotational

components to their original position. Torsion Springs are

found in computers and peripherals, mobile phones and

other consumer electronics.

We provide a wide range of precision compression,

extension, torsion, wire form and flat springs. Wire

diameters range from ultra-� ne 0.05mm to sizes up to

8mm. The smallest internal diameter is 0.1mm. Typical

materials used include carbon, piano, stainless steel,

beryllium copper, oil tempered and plated wire.

Pins & Shafts

Pins are used for multiple purposes such as a locator,

aligning and joining components.

Industrial pins such as dowel pins are used to prevent

motion or slippage. This is commonly found in machine

assembly and electronics components.

Shafts on the other hand are used as transfer rollers in

applications such as copiers, printers, fax machines and

scanners.

We design and supply a wide variety of engineered pins

and shafts. Depending on your application needs, these

products can be supplied in a range of materials such as

aluminum, brass, titanium, plastic, steel, stainless steel,

brass, copper, and alloys.


Panel Fasteners

Our self clinching Panel Fasteners provide a captivated

spring loaded fastener. This is particularly suitable for

applications where future access will be required.

Materials: Low carbon steel, stainless steelSizes: M3 to M6 with various lengths available


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