key contactsAustraliaAcument Australia Pty Ltd891 Wellington Road • RowvilleVictoria 3178Australiat (613) 9765 6400f (613) 9765 6444

ChinaAcument China LtdShenzhenRoom 2002 • 20/FWest Tower • Phase 2Tian An Innovation Science& Technology PlazaFutian DistrictShenzhen 518040Chinat (86 755) 8214 5001f (86 755) 8214 5003

EuropeAcument Global TechnologiesVe Stresovickach 27160 00 Prague 6Czech Republict (420) 723 682 738f (420) 242 498 252

HongkongAcument China LimitedRoom 1708 • 17th floorNanyang Plaza • 57 Hung To RoadKwun Tong • KowloonHongkongt (852) 2950 0666f (852) 2950 0022

IndiaAcument Fastening Systems India Pvt LtdPlot No. OZ-14 • Hi-Tech SEZSipcot Industrial Growth CentreOragadam* • Sriperumbudur TalukKancheepuram District - 602 105Tamil Nadu, Indiat (91) 44 4711 8001f (91) 44 4711 8009*Oragadam is situated 40 Kms from Chennai

JapanAcument Japan KKCenter-Minami SKY Building 3-1Chigasaki-Chuo • Tsuzuki-kuYokohama CityKanagawa 2240032Japant (81 45) 947 1200f (81 45) 947 1205

KoreaAcument Korea Ltd212-4 • Suyang-RiSilchon-Eup • Kwangju-CityKyunggi-DoKorea 464874t (82 31) 798 6340f (82 31) 798 6342

MalaysiaAcument Malaysia Sdn BhdLot 63 • Persiaran BungaTanjung 1 • Senawang Ind. Park70400 SerembanNegri SembilanMalaysiat (02 06) 6767 168f (02 06) 6767 101

SingaporeAcument Asia Pacific (Pte) Ltd31 Kaki Bukit Road 3Techlink #05-03/06Singapore 417818t (65) 6372 5641f (65) 6744 5643

South AmericaAcument Global TechnologiesAv. Mofarrej971 Sao Paulo - SP • CEP - 05311 - 904Brazilt (55 11) 3837 4042/9493 6880f (55 11) 3837 4112

TaiwanAcument/Tri-Star LimitedTaiwan BranchNo. 121-7 • Pitou VillageGuanmiao TownshipTainan County • 71841Taiwant (886 6) 596 5798 (ext. 201)f (886 6) 596 5758

USAAcument Global Technologies Inc1302 Kerr DrDecorah • lowa 52101USAElectronicst (563) 382 4216f (563) 387 3432

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PHILLIPS® is the registered trademark of Phillips Screw Company.

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Technical SupportFastener Selection – Our Application Engineers work with your

design and engineering teams to provide professional fastener and

assembly advice, joint strength and performance requirements, quality

standards, Imperial / Metric conversions, selection of finishes, material

and heat treatment selection.

Product Teardowns - Our Application Engineers work with your

design and engineering teams to conduct VA / VE workshops involving

disassembly and analysis of your products relating to component and

joint design utilizing DFM / DFA principles. These VA / VE sessions

help to identify potential manufacturing cost savings, quality

enhancements, improved assembly methods and reduction in scrap.

Joint Analysis - Involves the testing and evaluation of application

prototypes to help improve design and in-service performance, whilst

minimizing manufacturing costs. Our engineering software help us

predict areas of risk and design improvement options.

Model Shop - Our model shop provides a technical resource center

where more extensive Research and Development is required on

complex designs. It is set up to quickly prepare small-lot prototypes

and samples to bring concepts to reality.

Acument Global Technologies is a multinational company owned by Platinum Equity.

With headquarters in Beverly Hills California, Platinum Equity manages a diverse

portfolio of companies delivering a total revenue base of US$27.5 billion.

Acument Global Technologies is headquartered at

Troy, Michigan with annual sales revenue of

approximately US$1.7 billion. Acument is among the

world’s largest producers of engineered mechanical

fastening products and solutions. Its businesses

have a long heritage in the industry, and some can

trace their origins back to the 19th century. The

organization has more than 8500 employees, with

operating facilities in 16 countries serving

customers in more than 150 countries. The global

organization is structured into strategic business

units (www.acument.com).

Acument Global Electronics & Commercial (GEC) division is a strategic business

unit managed out of Singapore with operations, sales and distribution capabilities

in Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore,

Taiwan, Thailand, North America, South America and Europe. GEC has approximately

1200 employees with annual sales revenue of approximately US$300 million

covering the global electronics, industrial and commercial, construction and Asia

automotive and tier segments (www.acument-global.com).

Industry Leader

Industry Leader

Industrial & Commercial

Technical Support

Construction Industry

Electronics

Asia Automotive

Medical

Torx Plus® Drive

NACRO® Drive

Optia®

Acu™ Coat

Disciplined Values

Acument Manufacturing Plants

Products

Acument Offices

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Fastener Consolidation Services – This process

involves the careful analysis and consolidation of customer

Bills Of Materials and parts lists to ensure joint

performance is maintained with a minimum of fastener part

numbers. This helps to further reduce cost.

Performance Testing - Our testing facilities can

analyze everything from your fasteners and application to

your entire finished assembly, including tensile / shear

performance, torque / tension with angle analysis, pull-

out / push-out values, joint durability, fastener fatigue,

clamp retention using thermal soak and cyclic tests,

hydrogen-assisted embrittlement / stress corrosion and

also drive bit wear, engagement and fatigue. We also test

joint pressure distribution and leak prevention and we

understand injection molding and optimization of

composite material / plastic boss designs.

Fastener Training Seminars – We conduct fastening

technology training seminars to help train our customers

engineers and also to release new concepts & products in

fastening. These seminars can be either market segment

or fastener group specific and can deal with common

fastening problems and solutions.

On-site Assembly Evaluations – This service helps

to evaluate the assembly line at our customers operations,

and ensures the right balance between fastener-in-

application and application-in-assembly is achieved to

maximize output and minimize production time. This

means cost savings to our customers.

As a global leader in the manufacture and supply of

engineering design components, we offer a wide

range of customized and standard mechanically

engineered products. Acument’s differentiation and

value as a preferred business partner comes from:

• In-depth technical knowledge-base resulting from

our long history in the industry.We have operations

that trace their origins back to the 19th 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, certified partner factories and suppliers

enable us to meet your product, service and

technical support requirements effectively.

• Ability to quickly understand varying industry

specific customer requirements drawn from our

experience supporting customers from the

automotive, electronics, aerospace, industrial,

mining, medical and construction industries.

• Global footprint positioning us to support you as

your business expands globally & regionally.

• Commitment to long term business relations,

founded on strong business ethics.

Disciplined Values

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

The Industrial & Commercial marketplace today demands innovative

products designed to be application specific, problem solving and

globally price competitive.

We offer total fastening options for a wide range of end use industry

applications-from power tools to Outdoor Garden Equipment and ATV’s

to heavy construction and mining equipment. Efficient 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 EquipmentScrew Machined PartsEngine ComponentsOutdoor Garden Equipment

We offer the broadest line of threaded fasteners and cold-formed

components available anywhere. Our thread forming fasteners and

patented Torx Plus® Drive Systems are custom engineered to meet the

requirements of today’s demanding applications. Acument has focused

its highest priority on servicing global customers like no one else in the

industry. At Acument Global Technologies, you will find a dedicated team

of professionals who will work with you to understand and meet your

business needs.

Industrial & CommercialAcument applies creativity to deliver thehighest degree of value of any fasteningsolutions provider.

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Construction Industry

Quality Fasteners for the Construction Industry

Our commitment continues during and after the construction process. Ifa problem should arise, our application specialists are available toinvestigate and determine the cause and solution to your specificproblem.

We provide innovative products for a wide range of construction

applications;

Elco® Construction Products offers a broadrange of quality fasteners and value addedservices designed to speed construction,improve building integrity, and ensureperformance under demanding conditions. Ourclose relationship with the constructionindustry has lead to many innovative productscustomized for specific applications. Ourapplication engineers can work directly with youto find the best solution for your particular need.

Curtain wallMetal buildingImpact resistant windowsHurricane protectionFire sprinklerGeneral construction

RefrigeratedwarehousingWater treatmentSolar energyArchitectural roofingSteel decking

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Asia Automotive

Asia Pacific has established itself as one of the strategic

growth regions for Automotive. The region hosts all major

international OEM’s and Tiers and also a rapidly

expanding Asian OEM & Tier Product Design &

Manufacturing base. The 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.

Acument GEC Asia Automotive is part of the Acument

Global Automotive Group and has been directly involved

in Asian Automotive business since 1965. We offer our

automotive customers a skilled team of Field Application

Engineers across the region. 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 Blind 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 our Torx® Drive System which has

been adopted globally by most automotive companies

particularly in demanding & critical applications. The

industry requirements of fast OTS response, Zero DPPM,

special platings and finishes pursuant to every major

automotive OEM global standard coupled with our

experience in both VMI and FSP cost-effective supply

models means that Acument Asia Automotive can meet

your automotive application assembly needs.

Our Global strength is driven by our Localsuccess in holding it together throughinnovation

Electronics

The Electronics Industry today requires asupply chain that is lean, fast and global.A new Electronics platform today may bedesigned by an OEM in one part of theworld and then be manufactured inmultiple parts of the world by a ContractManufacturer. The time to market is shortand demands first time right solutions.

Acument is a major supplier to a diversebase of Electronic Segments including;Cellular Phone, Computer, Printer, StorageDevices, Gaming, Consumer Products,etc.

The Electronics Unit of Acument GlobalTechnologies is the industry leader in providingthe Global Electronics Industry with highperformance products and services that exceedthe expectations of their Global Customer Base.

Acument is a Global Full Service Providerthat supports customers in all areas ofthe business process. Acument cansupport a customer from the design andtesting of their fasteners to themanufacturing and line supply ofAcument Engineered Fasteners no matterwhere the production location.

Acument has a global footprint ofservices that allows for a regional focusto lower total in place costs and providelocal urgency.

Acument is recognized worldwide as aSolutions Provider and FastenerInnovator. Products such as Torx Plus®

Drive System, Camtronic® fasteners,MicroTech® and Optia® coated fastenersare all leading edge examples of AcumentSolutions for the ElectronicsMarketplace.

Let Acument partner with your Companyto provide a total global businesssolution for your fastening needs.

TORX PLUS® Drive

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The TORX PLUS® Drive was designed to enhanceassembly line performance. Manufacturers allover the world have realized significantimprovements and cost savings by switching tothe TORX PLUS® Drive.

TORX PLUS® Drive Solutions

The straight, vertical sidewalls of the TORX PLUS® Drive System virtually eliminate

camout. Also, the TORX PLUS® recess completely encloses the driver tip, reducing

tool slippage as well as costly and unsightly damage to the fastener and surrounding

surfaces.

The elliptically-based geometric configuration of the TORX PLUS® Drive System

maximizes engagement between driver and fastener. It spreads driving forces over

the surface area, extending tool life.

TORX PLUS® Drive is the only drive system designed to ensure optimum torque

transmission and, ultimately, required clamp load. With a true 0° drive angle , the

TORX PLUS® system virtually eliminates the radial forces that can cause stress on

fastener recesses.

Ergonomic studies demonstrate that the TORX PLUS® Drive System can reduce fatigue

and muscular stress during the manual assembly of fasteners. That’s because little or

no end load is required to keep the driver engaged in the recess.

AUTOSERT® Feature

The AUTOSERT® Feature is the high productivity answer to high rpm

engagement on the assembly line. The patented feature is a TORX PLUS®

Drive exclusive. Compound angle guide ramps, used at each lobe, allow for

higher rpm engagement. It’s the perfect solution for automated, robotic and

other assembly situations where the driver bit is continuously rotating. The

AUTOSERT® feature even helps in manual assembly, creating a self-centering

and engaging action.

MedicalWith so much depending on the performance ofmedical equipment, devices and instruments,the need for absolute precision and reliability isparamount – it is often a life or death situation.

Acument Global Technologies is committed toproviding the highest quality fastening andassembly products for the very finest medicalproducts. We continually offer the broadestrange of riveting, threaded and engineeredcomponent solutions in a number of sizes,designs and materials to meet your needs for theproduction of the most dependable medical anddental components, devices, implants andinstruments.

Dynamic development of new technologies andstate-of-the-art medical products continuesrapidly and our innovative fastening solutionscan significantly add value to the medical devicesused everyday.

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• 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 Benefits

• Decreased k factor (torque coefficient 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 profile heads

• 0.5um thin layer coating avoids recess fill 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®

Acument Global Technologies Inc. developed itsOptia® coating, a thin-film, lubricious polymercovering that is applied to a wide range offasteners, to satisfy five key needs of today’selectronics manufacturers:

NACRO® drive system

For miniature & sub-miniature screws

InstallationThe tangential points of contact and tapered drive tipdelivers solid drive torque transmission while extending thedrive tip life.* The unique NACRO® drive recess makes itideal for automated assembly situations – Ask aboutMicroTorque™ installation tooling to optimize the NACRO®

recess feature.

NACRO®

Acument® has engineered the NACRO® drivesystem to meet the growing need for miniaturesized fasteners across multiple industries.

It is crucial to select the proper drive system asit affects fastener assembly speed, downtime,product design and the amount of reworkedand/or scrapped components.

The NACRO® drive system is one of the latestproduct innovations from Acument®

It has been designed specifically for miniatureapplications of 1mm thread diameter or less,requiring low profile heads and capable ofachieving a high seating torque.

* Drive tip life will be dependent onmaterial and torque requirements - consultour ApplicationEngineering team forrecommendations

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Quality SolutionsThis 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 boss 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 fluids, gasoline and oils. This low friction coating also eliminates

the need for post coating lubricants.

Electronic ApplicationsPDAsCell PhonesMP3 PlayersCamerasDigital Media

Other Markets

Truck TrailerPower ToolsLeisure EquipmentConstruction

Acu® CoatAcu® CoatWhen you need a clean, dry finish that deliversconsistant deep color and is RoHS compliant,Acu® coatings can meet or exceed your needs!Acu® coatings are dry to touch modified acrylicmultilayer coatings that deliver optimumperformance in lubricity, corrosion resistanceand superior color consistancy. It is anenvironmentally friendly, superior color finishfree of hexavalent chromates & silicates. It is freefrom any process that might induce hydrogenembrittlement due to heat treated or highly coldforged parts. It provides a consistant torquetension relationship without the need for postcoating lubricants.

Features• Available in any Pantone color

• Semi-gloss, consistent color tones

• Uniform coating thickness

• Compatible with internal recess parts

• Dry surface

Benefits• Durable and tough - doesn’t come off in

handling or repeated installations

• Low friction

• Compatible in plastics

• Clean and dry - no oily residue

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Acument Manufacturing Plants

Acument Global Technologies operates its manufacturingoperations from multiple sites in the Americas, Europe andAsia. The primary manufacturing activities for the GlobalElectronics and Commercial business unit is carried out fromfive strategic locations of Seremban in Malaysia, Wuxi inChina, Chennai in India, Tainan in Taiwan and Decorah inIowa USA.

Acument Wuxi operation has been established

since January 2003. The plant manufactures

threaded fasteners, brass and stainless steel inserts

for the electronics and automotive industry, Avex®

and Monobolt® blind rivets for the automotive and

industrial commercial industry, Elco® and Fabco

fasteners for the construction industry.

The facility has a total monthly production capacity

of approximately 218 million fasteners and licensed

to produce patented such as TORX®, TORX PLUS®

drive systems, Magform®, Plastite®, PT®, Taptite®,

Fastite®, Remform®, and MAThread® thread forms,

M-cut® fasteners, Stalgard® and Dacromet® finishes,

Nylok® nuts, and others. Product sizes range from

M1.2 to M10. Key processes include heading,

degreasing, threading, optical sorting, ACU®Black

coating, quality testing and inspection, and semi-

automated packing. It has automated PLC controlled

electro-polishing (EP), passivation, and aqua-

polishing (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.

The operation is certified to ISO9001, TS16949,

ISO14001, OHSAS18000 and QC080000.

.

Acument Malaysia operation has been

established since 1995 and is positioned as a

specialist plant for the manufacture of threaded

fasteners, sizes ranging from M0.8 to M6. Products

manufactured include TORX®, TORX PLUS®,

PHILLIPS®, HEX, HEX W/S, STRUCK SLOTTED and

AUTOSERT® drive systems and thread style of

TAPTITE®, PLASTITE®, MACHINE, PT® , Delta-PT® and

MAG-FORM®.

The facility has a monthly production capacity of

approximately 350million fasteners. Key processes

include heading, threading, optical sorting, quality

inspection and testing and packing. It has two

automated PLC controlled electro-polishing (EP) lines

and two aqua-post (AQ) cleaning, Class 100 lines. A

new Optia® coatingline was recently added. 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 are

available. The Malaysian operation is certified to

ISO9001, TS16949, ISO14001 and OSHA18000. It is

currently in the process of gaining QC080000

certification for Hazardous Substance Process

Management (HSPM).

Acument Taiwan operation has been established

since May 1999. The location has production

capabilities to manufacture low carbon steel, stainless

steel, alloy metal and aluminum threaded products for

sizes M2 to M16. Products manufactured out of this

site include, TORX®, TORX PLUS®drive systems,

MAThread®, Delta PT®, Mag-Form®, TAPTITE® Series

thread forms, Strux® Stud, Acupoint® fasteners,

Avdelok® and Maxlok® Pins, Weld Stud, Wheel Bolt,

Double-end Stud, SEMS and design per customer

demand.

The monthly production capacity is approximately 40

million fasteners. Key processes include cold heading,

roll forming, heading, threading, quality inspection and

testing and sorting. The Taiwan operation is certified

to ISO9001, TS16949 & ISO14001 and OHSAS 18001

and its quality laboratory is A2LA certified.

Acument India operation has been established since

2008 and has production capabilities to manufacture low

carbon steel and stainless steel products for sizes ranging

from M1.2 to M5. The key processes include cold forging,

thread rolling, optical sorting, quality inspection and

testing. Current manufacturing capabilities include TORX®

and TORX PLUS® drive systems, and Remform® threaded

fasteners.

The monthly production capacity is 40 million screws. This

plant is the newest facility within the global electronics and

commercial business unit and its current production

volume can be increased five fold in preparation to support

customer growth. They are currently in the process of

securing their ISO 9001 certification.

Acument Decorah operation has been established since

1969. This location is a campus with four facilities, three

of which focus on manufacturing while the forth is a full

service warehouse. Products manufactured out of this site

include, CAMTAINER ® Bolts & nuts, CAMTRONIC© fasteners,

DELTA PT® fasteners, Double ended studs, Heavy drillers,

MAG-FORM©, SEMS and, TAPTITE© 2000 fasteners. It also

produces socket standards and specials, DRILLTITE®

fasteners.

The Decorah operations manufacture and supply a wide

range of fasteners for the construction, electronics,

medical, automotive, industrial and commercial segments.

Its key processes include cold heading, roll forming,

threading, machining, grinding,

heat treatment, EDM, painting,

passivation, MICROTECH® high

polished finish, and class 100

cleaning and packaging

processes. The location is certified

to ISO9001, TS16949, ISO14001

standards.

Building & Construction

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Building & Construction

Aggre-Gator® 300 Series Stainless SteelBi-Metal Threaded Masonry Fasteners

The corrosion resistance of 300 series stainless steel

in a threaded concrete anchor

Features & Benefits• Long service life – high in-place value

• High strength and ductility

• Stalgard® GB coating provides greater galvanic

compatibility in dissimilar metal applications

involving aluminum

• Thread profile provides quick cutting and stability

during installation

Concrete and Masonry Applications

UltraCon® Threaded MasonryFastening System

Offers optimal performance in concrete, brick and

hollow block applications

Features & Benefits• Hardened, high and low notched, threading for

quick cutting in concrete or masonry

• Installs quickly when using Elco® installation

tools; simply drill and drive

• Stalgard® coating provides 1000 hours of salt

spray resistance (per ASTM B117)

Building & Construction

Aggre-Gator® 300 Series Stainless SteelBi-Metal Threaded Masonry Fasteners

300 seriesstainless steel

head and shank

Fused andhardened steel

tapping threadsand gimlet point

A = attachment thicknessB = UltraCon® embedment (min. of 1",

max. of 1-3/4")A + B = UltraCon® anchor lengthB + C = Hole depth (must be at least

1/4" deeper than UltraCon®

embedment)

UltraCon® Threaded MasonryFastening System

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Con-Flex® Large Diameter ConcreteScrew Anchoring System

Building & Construction

Enhanced ductility allows use in demanding interior or exterior

applications.

Features & Benefits• Flex Technology® heat treatment allows virtual immunity to delayed

brittle failures

• Locking serrations under the head provide back-out resistance

• Hardened tip ensures efficient tapping into concrete

• Head markings (Elco® logo and length in inches) allow easy inspection

• Install with standard ANSI bits

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)

Benefits• System approach (fasteners and installation components) simplifies

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

Dril-it® & Drilltite® Self-Drilling Screws

Drill ScrewsSelf-drilling fasteners for common and specialized construction

applications.

• Self-Drilling Screws in the most popular sizes

• Self-Drilling Screws with Bonded Sealing Washers

• Self-Drilling Screws for Wood-to-Metal Applications

• Self-Drilling Screws with Extended Drilling Capabilities

Features• Diameters: #8 to 5/16"

• Lengths: 1/2" to 8"

• Wide variety of head styles and drive systems

• Zinc or Stalgard® finish

Benefits• Eliminates separate drilling and tapping operations

• Drilling capabilities up to 1/2" steel

• Fasteners with Stalgard® coating provides 800 hours of salt spray

resistance (per ASTM B117)

Flo-Seal® Drill Screws withIntegral Sealing Washers

Features• Special underhead design and EPDM sealing washer combine to provide

a custom, weather- tight seal

• Stalgard® coating provides 800 hours of salt spray resistance (per ASTM

B117)

Benefits• EPDM washer is UV- and heat resistant for long-term protection against

leakage

• Reliable and consistent sealing even in under-tightened, over-tightened,

or angle-drive installations

sidewalk bolt andwasher recommended

internal threads accept1/4-20 components

special notchedthread design

external threadsaccept 1/4-20components

hex drive

special notchedthread design

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Building & Construction

Bi-Flex® 300 Series Stainless SteelBi-Metal Self-Drilling Screws

Bi-metal technology provides outstanding corrosion

resistance and long service life

Features• High-hardness points and lead threads for drilling and

tapping steel or aluminum up to 1/2" thick

• Work hardened, 300 series stainless steel heads and

threaded shanks

• Stalgard® GB coated

HangerMate® Threaded Rod Anchoring System

Building & Construction

Anchoring system for threaded rod & components

Features & Benefits• Solid, one-piece design

• Eases installation of fire sprinkler systems, strut, HVAC/R, cable trays

and various piping systems

• Self-drilling points for steel; in wood applications, no pre-drilling is

required, & for concrete; simply drill and drive

• Many styles UL Listed and/or FM ApprovedFeatures• High-hardness points and lead threads for drilling and

tapping

• Lower-hardness (Grade 5) in load-bearing threads for

ductility

• Stalgard® coating provides 800 hours of salt spray

resistance (per ASTM B117)

Benefits• Virtually immune to delayed embrittlement failures

• Consistent and reliable connections in critical, steel,

aluminum or dissimilar metal applications

Fab-Lok® Fastening System

To maintain panel integrity in high-stress and high-vibration

environments

Features & Benefits• Hex washer head machine screw assembled to a slotted aluminum

sleeve and EPDM sealing washer

• After tightening, clamping tines remain in place even if screw is

removed

• Greater joint integrity

Benefits• Combines the ease and efficiency of self-drilling with the

corrosion resistance of 300 series (18-8) stainless steel

• Virtually immune to delayed embrittlement failures

from Hydrogen AssistedStress Corrosion Cracking

• Stalgard® GB coating provides greater galvanic

compatibility in dissimilar metal applications involving

aluminum

• High in-place value over the life of structures,

components and systems

Dril-Flex® Structural Drill Screws

Self-drilling fasteners for use in structural applications

Dril-Flex® Fasteners are precision-engineered & heat

treated to provide strength, ductility, and resistance to

delayed embrittlement failures.

Vent-All® Explosion Venting Fasteners

Designed to minimize injury and destruction of property from

explosions caused by agricultural or industrial operations.

Features & Benefits• Washer is a special aluminum alloy bonded with EPDM or

neoprene sealant

• Washer is designed to collapse under force of explosion

allowing venting of shock waves

• Maintains standard building integrity

• Minimizes destruction from explosions

• May be used with any sheet or panel

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Multiple Industries

Fasteners For Multiple Industries

Taptite® 2000™ fasteners roll-form threads as they are installed.

Mag-Form®

Features

• Tri-lobular thread form

• Tight dimensional tolerance controls

• Consistent thread profile

• SPC provides a controlled process

• Sizes from M1.6 to M16

(000-90 to 5/8-11”)

Benefits

• 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

Features

• Lobular Configuration

• Wide-spaced thread design

• Broad flank angle compresses, rather than roll-

forms, threads into the mating material

Benefits

• Minimizes debris generation

• Forms strong threads in low-ductile materials

• Easily removed and reinserted for service in the

field

Thread-forming Fasteners were

engineered to minimize debris

generation when tapping into

conventional magnesium die-castings

and other low-ductile materials.

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Socket Machine Screw

Fasteners For Multiple IndustriesScrew & Washer Assemblies

Fasteners For Multiple Industries

Features

• Meet ANSI and ASTM standards

• Heat-treated alloy steel

• Inch and metric sizes available

• Hex or TORX PLUS® Drive System

• CAMGRIP® or Nylok® patch available

• Zinc plating available on some styles

Benefits

• Provide reliable performance in a wide range of

applications

• Documentation and traceability ensure a high quality

product

• Broad product selection allows vendor consolidation

• In-stock to meet your JIT efforts

Styles

• Socket Head Screw Caps

• Socket Head Shoulder Screws

• Socket Low Head Cap Screws

• Flat Countersunk Head Cap Screws

• Flanged Button Head Cap Screws

• Socket Set Screws

• Pull-Out Dowel Pins

• Drive Bits and Keys

• Socket Pressure Plugs (Dryseal & Flush)

• Hardened Ground Machined Dowel Pins

Acument has a wide variety of these high strength

fasteners ready to meet your fastening needs.Acument has a wide array of special screw and washerassemblies designed for specific applications. Theseproduct designs were developed through applicationsengineering to meet the exact fastening needs of thecustomer’s product. Available with a wide variety offastener styles, these products can improve quaity,reduce assembly operations and lower costs.

Crest Cup™ fasteners for spring washer

applications provide high spring tension without

imbedding or losing clamp in both soft and hard

materials. They can eliminate double washer

combinations and offer:

• burr free design on the underside of the washer to

prevent imbedment or surface marring

• high spring returnability to maintain clamp load

• broad washer surface area to spread clamp load over

a broader area to reduce the loss of tension

Sem-a-lock fasteners for applications prone to

pre-load loss due to vibration combine a pair of Nord

Lock washers to:

• help maintain bolt tension for enhanced product

integrity

• resist loosening and pre-load loss during extreme

vibration

• eliminate the assembly of separate lock washers

Sealing components and O-ring assemblies are

available to provide sealing and resistance to galvanic

corrosion. A variety of sealing components are

available to meet your application’s requirements for

sealing, appearance, cost and more. Many O-ring

styles including diecut, conventional and trapezoidal,

are available to provide sealing for liquid and gases.

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Multiple component assemblies combine more than one

washer, stamping or component onto a single screw.

Acument’s capabilities allow diverse designs to be

captivated on a fastener to enhance assembly operations,

lower costs and ensure product integrity.

U-Lok fasteners feature a specially designed terminal

clamp for electrical connections and a unique pressure

plate to pull one or two solid wires or a single stranded

wire to the center of the part. Also, they meet or exceed

UL pull-out force, heat and secureness requirements.

The MicroTech® finishing area combined with

Acument’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.

• The MicroTech® process cleans and polishes fasteners

to meet your clean room standards

• This electrochemical process removes surface

imperfections such as silvers, burrs, oils and grease

to reduce contamination

FastenersFor MultipleIndustries

Delta PT® fasteners are engineered to create optimal material

flow 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

Benefits

• Minimizes radial stress

• Offers increased fatigue life

• Provides increased torsional and tensile strength

Miniature Fasteners. As business equipment

products get smaller, you need a fastener supplier who can

meet your changing needs. Acument offers a very broad line of

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

Camtronic® . After significant research and development

into new materials, Acument has introduced Camtronic®

galling-resistant fasteners.

• Ease assembly by resisting galling and seizing which occurs

when fastening stainless steel fasteners and engagement

materials to reduce contamination and product damage

• Stainless steel for corrosion resistance

FastenersFor MultipleIndustriesPlastics open up a world ofdesign opportunities, yetpresent some unique fasteningproblems. Whether you’refastening plastic to plastic orplastic to another material,Acument offers a wide selectionof high-performance fastenersengineered to meet therequirements of your plasticapplication.

PT® fasteners are engineered to provide increased thread

engagement in thermoplastic applications.

Features

• Narrow 30° thread profile

• Optimum thread pitch

• Round body

• Recessed thread root

Benefits

• Provides maximum resistance to back-out and pull-out

• Minimizes boss failure

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Duro PT® thread cutting fasteners are engineered to meet the

demanding requirements of thermoset plastics.

Features

• Asymmetrical 30° thread profile, inclined toward load surface

• Optimal thread pitch

• Recessed thread root

• Shank slot

Benefits

• Cuts threads in stiffer plastics

• Minimizes installation torque

• Maximizes assembly performance

Fasteners For Multiple IndustriesPushtite® & Pushtite II® thread-forming fasteners. The unique thread profile 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

Fasteners For Multiple Industries

Plastite® fasteners combine a unique trilobular body with a narrow

thread profile to maximize performance in thermoplastics.

Features

• Three thread angel/helix angle combinations available to meet the

needs of specific applications

• Trilobular configuration

Benefits

• Reduces possibility of boss failure

• Increases product reliability

• Eliminates need for inserts and lock washers

REMFORM® Screws is a thread rolling fastener 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.

Benefits

• Asymmetrical thread

• Minimizes radial hoop stress.

• Narrow tip angle reduce stress in plastics nut member.

• Radius leading flank

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Self-clinching Fasteners(Nuts, Standoffs, and Inserts)

Self-clinching FastenersNuts. We have a wide array of special nuts designed for specific applications.

Sizes range from M1 to M8. These designs were developed through application

engineering to meet the exact fastening needs of the customer’s products.

The family of nuts is engineered to improve quality, reduce assembly

operations, and lower cost.

• Press in nuts

• Blind nuts

• Flush nuts

• Broaching nuts

Usually, the fastener material is harder than the host material.

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 which

will provide high push out and torque out resistance.

Our Self Clinching fastener range is categorized into - Nuts, Standoffs and Inserts.

Standoffs serve both as a fastener and a spacer. Sizes range from M2 to M15

and material options include low carbon steel, stainless steel, brass, aluminum and

nylon.

These devices are used to mount support panels, separate chassis and other

components. Typically found in computer peripherals.

The typical range of standoffs we cater for include:

• Concealed head standoff

• Thru-hole threaded standoff

• Broaching standoff

• Blind standoff

Self clinching fasteners are designed toprovide deep tapped female threads or studsfor use in conjunction with thin sheet metallicmaterials. When installed they typicallydisplace the host material around the matinghole. They provide a permanent attachment tothe parent material thus allowing theassociated nut or bolt to be removed in servicewithout risk of the fastener becomingdislodged.

• Flare-mounted standoff

• Keyhole standoff

• Grounding standoff

• Snap-top standoff

• Quick release standoff

Inserts are used to strengthen plastic, composite and alloy boss materials

in which threaded screws can be installed and removed more than once.

Inserts are specifically designed in applications helical knurl bands which

provide a combination of high torque and pulling out resistance.

Its rapid installation into thermo-plastics by means of heat or ultrasound is

especially suited for applications that require frequent assembly and

disassembly of the unit for service or repair. Inserts come in various profiles

such as:

• Hex

• Square or

• Round

Range begins with M1.2 to M15, lengths of 2.5mm to 25mm and common

materials used include brass, aluminum, steel, stainless steel and nylon. There

are a range of finishes to meet the specific needs of your application. (Please

contact Acument application engineering for more information on what type

of heat treatment and plating is appropriate for your application).

Thread specifications of the products are manufactured to UNC-2B and

UNF-2B for inch threads and ISO-6H for metric threads.

Typical applications include printed circuit board, hard disk drive, electrical

switches, casing and housing.

• Flare in nuts

• Self locking nuts

• Self locking hex nut (w/nylon insert)

• Miniature nuts

• Nylock® nuts

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Pins & ShaftsPins 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 FastenersOur self clinching Panel Fasteners provide a captivated spring

loaded fastener. This is particularly suitable for applications where

future access will be required.

This range of products is available in steel and stainless steel in thread

sizes of M3 to M6 with a wide range of screw lengths based on customer

application requirements.

Machines & TurnedComponentsWe have a wide array of CNC equipment and capabilities that allow

primary and secondary operations such as milling, drilling and grinding

to supply precision ferrous and non-ferrous metal components. Utilizing

precision equipment we machine and turn parts that are designed and

manufactured to customer specifications.

These parts meet high strength, high quality and precision tolerance

specifications. We are able to supply quantities ranging from small

volume prototypes to high volumes for production. We also offer

technical services to improve the part design. Finished products are

commonly found in internal computer assembly, electronics

appliances, medical instrument, and industrial products.

Precision SpringsSprings 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-fine 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.

Our sales and technology team will work with you to ensure your requirements are

met from product design to on-time delivery of quality products.

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Plastic Assembly Hardware

We provide a wide range of plastic materials customized to meet your specific

application requirements. Common applications include cable ties, latches, spacers,

stoppers and Christmas tree fastener.

Our technology and sales team will work with you to identify the right materials and

components to meet your performance and quality requirements.

Our products under this category cover:

• Circuit board hardware – such as space supports forPCB, round and threaded spacers, customer madeinjection molded parts.

• Cable and wire management hardware – such as flatcable clamp, wire clamp, cable mount, cable ties, wiresaddles, harness clips standoffs, etc.

• Plastic hardware – such as bushings, grommets, holesplugs, rubber foot, stoppers, and insulators.

• Plastic fasteners (molded or machined) – such asbolts, nuts, washers, spacers, standoffs, snap rivets,thumb screws, molded knobs.

Our plastics product range is designed to solve your tough engineering problems

such as chemical resistance, high strength, non-conductivity, light weight, high

temperature, and corrosion resistance. Products are made from registered high

performing plastic materials.

Plastic Assembly Hardware

Blind Products

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Blind ProductsAvdel® has been at the forefront of newproduct development for decades,driven by market requirements. TheAvdel® range of innovative systemshave all been developed as fasteningsolutions for the changing market.

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 benefits include:

• Blind sided assembly

• Multi-grip performance

• Complete hole fill

• High speed assembly

• Good clamp and vibration resistance

• Consistent high performance

• Positive stem retention

• Extensive product choice

Blind ProductsAvdel® Threaded Inserts provide a quick, reliable and low cost system

of inserting high quality, load bearing threads. The inserts offer many

benefits over weld nuts, self-tapping screws, pressed inserts and nuts

& bolts.

Key user benefits include:

• 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® 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 benefits 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

• 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) whererequired

• Range of materials

Key user benefits include:

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Blind ProductsAvdel® 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 applications in such industries as mining, rolling stock,

railway, heavy truck, construction, etc.

Hemlok®

Monobolt®

Maxlok®

Avdelok® Avbolt®

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