Aerospace Products

CONTENTS

Accu-Lok, Aero-Lite, Asp, Camloc, Delron, Deutsch, Dryv-Cap, Eccentrix, Eddie-Bolt, E-M, Ergo-Tech, FC43, FlatBeam, Flite-Tite, GP, Huck, Huck-Clinch,
HUCKCOMP, HuckMAX, HUCKTITE, Kaynar, K-Fast, Keenserts, Kelox, Klutch-Klip, LGP, LHP, Linread, LiveLock, Mark IV, Mairoll, Mecaero, MHT, Microdot,
MU2000, North Bridge Fasteners, Nylstop, QR, RAM, Republic, Rosn, Screwcorp, Simfast, Simmonds, Slimsert, SNEP, Spine-Lok, Ti-Matic, Tridair, TriMil,
Tristop, Turn-Loc, UAB, Unimatic, Valley-Todeco, Van Petty, Veri-Lite, Voi-Shan, Wedg-Tite, and XPL are trademarks of Alcoa Inc. and its subsidiaries,
including Huck Patents, Inc., Huck International, Inc., Simmonds SA, and Alcoa Fastening Systems Visu-Lok and Visu-Lok II are trademarks of Monogram
Aerospace Fasteners, Inc. Torx and Torx Plus are trademarks of Acument Intellectual Properties, LLC Milson is a trademark of SPS Technologies, Inc.
Hi-Lok and Hi-Tigue are trademarks of Hi-Shear Corporation Inconel and Monel are registered trademarks of Huntington Alloys Corporation Vespel is
a trademark of E.I. Dupont De Nemours and Company.

Introduction
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Blind Bolts 4
Blind Rivets
5
Fluid Products
6
Inserts and Studs
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Installation and Removal Tools
10
Latching Systems and Related Mechanisms
12
Nuts 14
Panel Fasteners
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Pin Fastening Systems
18
Bolts and Screws
20
Lockbolt Fastening Systems
21
Specialty Products
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Production Tooling
23
Aerospace Products Locations
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This brochure is distributed worldwide. Trademarks listed herein may be registered in more than one country.

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Delron
Deutsch

Born from many of the most famous and long-standing brands in the aerospace fastener
industry, Alcoa Fastening Systems has grown into the clear industry leader in product
design, manufacturing know-how, and in providing the greatest variety and volume of

Huck

products for the increasingly challenging aerospace industry.

Kaynar

Many companies claim to create value. Alcoa Fastening Systems delivers it by working

K-Fast

Our fastening systems provide improved joint fatigue performance, reduced

passionately to understand our customers needs and offering best-in-class solutions.

assembly cost / time, improved life-cycle costs, increased reusability, and reduced

Linread

weight in all aerospace materials and designs.

Mairoll

Alcoa Fastening Systems is committed to the future of the aerospace industry with

Mecaero

industry-leading investments in technology and process improvements to continue to

design and produce the best possible fastening systems. We are also proud of our global

Microdot

investment in new markets and new manufacturing operations around the world.

North Bridge

Alcoa Fastening Systems Aerospace Division has more than 5,700 dedicated fastener

RAM

countries, working to gain your trust and your business. Whatever the country or

experts, in 22 manufacturing operations and 4 distribution / logistics centers in 8

language, our goals are the same: customer value and customer satisfaction. You will be

Republic

surprised by just how much we can do for you.

Rosn

We encourage you to visit www.alcoafasteners.com to learn more about Alcoa

Screwcorp

Fastening Systems and our products. Youll be glad you made the connection.

Simmonds
SNEP
Tridair
Valley-Todeco
Van Petty
Voi-Shan
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B l i n d B o lts

B l i n d R i v ets

Alcoa Fastening Systems line of blind

bolts combines simplicity with convenient and fast installation. Blind bolts
are ideally suited for use in structures
where access is limited. However, their
high-strength and ease of use make
them a great alternative to threaded
systems in many different applications.
The breadth of our product line, which
is available in both unified and metric
sizes and our decades of experience
make us the industry leader in aerospace blind bolt design and manufacture.
The Accu-Lok blind fastening system is
designed specifically for use in composite structures. It provides a large blind
side upset that distributes the throughthickness clamping force of a joint over
a large bearing area. The large blind side
upset enables the fastener to exert a
very high clamping force to the structure without damaging the composite
material. The Accu-Lok II and Accu-Lok
IIa blind fasteners are available with the
Dryv-Cap non-threaded installation
system. The Dryv-Cap disposable
driver positively engages the driving
recess in the fastener and eliminates
the wear associated with conventional
drivers.

utilizes a disposable hex drive nut which

remains on the discarded pintail following installation, and eliminates cam-out
conditions for the operator.

The Ergo-Tech blind fastening system

is designed for both metallic and composite structures. It is available in shear
and tension head configurations. Its
corebolt breaks flush with the top of the
sleeve every time. The one-piece sleeve
configuration and no threads in bearing
result in high structural integrity and
high-retained clamp-up. Lightweight
ergonomic tools are available to install
the system. The Ergo-Tech fastener is
also ideal for robotic installation.
The Visu-Lok blind bolt is designed
specifically for use in metallic structures.
It provides versatility and security for
numerous applications and assures
the highest shear, tensile, fatigue,
and self-locking capabilities. When
installed, it forms a solid, blind side
head, with guaranteed minimum preload levels. The Visu-Lok II fastener

The MS blind bolt is designed for both

metallic and composite structures. It is a
high-strength, vibration-resistant, costeffective fastener designed to meet the
most challenging blind applications.
This family of blind bolts has been used
successfully in many critical areas such
as engine inlets and leading edge
applications.
The Ti-Matic blind bolt has all of the
benefits of the MS blind bolt with the
added advantage of being lightweight
due to its use of titanium materials. The
large bulb that is formed during installation makes this fastener ideal for use in
composite structures.
The UAB blind bolt builds on the
proven reliability and performance of
the MS blind bolt by simplifying the installation process. One tool installs three
different diameters, reducing tooling
costs and facilitating robotic installation.
The installed fastener provides greater
spindle flushness for improved aerodynamic performance and cosmetic
appearance. In addition, the blind
side bulb of the fastener is enhanced to
provide additional grip overlap and improved performance on sloped surfaces.

Alcoa Fastening Systems offers a wide

variety of high performance blind rivets.
Blind rivets are ideally suited for use
in structures where access is limited.
However, their reliability and ease of use
make them a great alternative to solid
rivets in many different applications.
Alcoa Fastening Systems heritage exceeds over 70 years in providing a large
selection of high performance blind
rivets that are the fasteners of choice for
countless applications.
The UNIMATIC blind rivet system is a
general purpose blind rivet for aerospace applications. The bulbed blind
head, mechanically-locked spindle and

unique hole-filling features provide

higher reliability and strength than
comparable blind rivets. This system
meets or exceeds all of the rigorous
design and performance requirements
detailed in NAS1900, NAS1919, and
NAS1921 specifications. The simplified
single-action installation of these blind
rivets permits the use of lightweight,
reliable installation tools. The all-aluminum version of this system provides extremely lightweight high performance,
while the Monel alloy and stainless
steel versions of this system provide
high strength performance even at elevated temperatures, as well as superb
corrosion resistance.
The HuckMAX blind rivet system is a
general purpose blind fastening system
that combines important features of
structural integrity and installation
convenience. The system meets or
exceeds all applicable requirements of
industry specifications NAS1686 and
NAS1687. In addition to high performance, the design of the HuckMAX
blind rivet system is such that only one
tool is needed to install any diameter.
This reduces the cost of assembly, and
makes this fastener ideal for repair and

modification use as well as new designs.

A variety of materials and headstyles
make this blind rivet suitable for almost
every application.
Huck-Clinch blind rivets are
precision-made aerospace fasteners
produced to the requirements of MILR-7885 and NAS1686 procurement standards. The internal, integral lock makes
them ideal fasteners for high-vibration,
FOD critical applications. The enhanced
hole-fill and sheet take-up capabilities
of these fasteners provide superior ultimate and fatigue strength for the most
demanding blind rivet applications. Like
the HuckMAX blind rivet system, one
tool installs all diameters.

F lu i d P ro d u cts

Standard fittings are used throughout

the military and commercial aerospace
markets. Straight and shaped fittings
are available in a variety of configurations with both 37 flared and 24
flareless tube-ends. Other tube-end
configurations include ball-nose, o-ring
seal, pipe, bump, and weldable. Port
plugs, sleeves, nuts, bushings, caps, and
ferrules are available to complement all
port configurations. Shaped products
include 45 and 90 elbows, tees, crosses, swivels, and other unique configurations that meet special customer needs.

With a commitment to excellence and

over 50 years of acquired experience,
Alcoa Fastening Systems has earned its
reputation as a supplier of top-quality
fluid products. Our parts are used in many
of todays fixed and rotary-wing commercial and military aircraft, engines,
auxiliary power units, and tracked
vehicles. Most of our fluid products are
available in unified and metric sizes, and
are manufactured from materials such
as titanium, corrosion-resistant steel, low
alloy steel, aluminum alloy, and Inconel
alloy. Tools are available for hole preparation, installation, and removal in support of our wide range of fluid products.
Ring Locked fluid boss adapters are
designed with a captive lockring that
secures the adapter to the boss and
prevents loosening or backing-off under
severe vibration, temperature cycling,

or B-nut installation and removal. While

considered semi-permanent, the adapters can quickly and easily be removed
and replaced. Due to their small envelope, these adapters are significantly
lighter than hex unions, resulting in
weight reduction of the hydraulic package system. Standard tube-end configurations consist of beam seal, flared,
and flareless. Variations of the standard
design include reducers, expanders,
port plugs, and solids.
Ring Locked fluid boss inserts are
used in initial designs or to repair damaged ports. These products are able to
provide high-strength surfaces in which
unions are installed. A separate lockring
secures the insert to the boss, thus preventing loosening or backing-off under
severe vibration, temperature cycling, or
fitting installation and removal.

Conical or metallic seals effectively

prevent leakage in critical applications.
They eliminate potential problems
caused by nicks, scratches, imperfect
sealing surfaces or misalignment, as
well as non-concentric conditions. The
seals are easy to install and are effective
in sealing light gases under extreme
temperature and pressure conditions.
Conical seals are designed to mate
with 37 flared and flareless tube-end
configurations.
Alcoa Fastening Systems also designs and
manufactures a variety of special fluid
products that meet specific customer
design challenges. Some of these products
include the characteristic Ring-locked
principle. Other products such as low
profile 90 swivel boss adapter, ripple
damper, bulkhead, and Klutch-Klip
fitting have been developed over the years.

Inserts a n d S t u d s
Alcoa Fastening Systems has over 50 years
of practical experience in the making of
threaded inserts and studs, and offers
the broadest selection available to serve
the needs of the aerospace, industrial
and automotive markets.
Alcoa Fastening Systems inserts and
studs are available in both unified and
metric sizes, and meet a variety of
international standards. The parts are
manufactured using a wide variety
of materials including corrosion and
heat-resistant steels, carbon and alloy
steels, titanium, and Inconel alloys.
These high quality fasteners have
become industry standards and individualized solutions to unique design
problems. In addition, we offer tools
for hole preparation, installation, and
removal of our wide range of inserts
and stud products.

Keenserts inserts and studs

are designed to provide high resistance
to torque-out and pull-out loads. Pre-assembled keys are driven down through
the threads of the parent material to
mechanically lock the fasteners into
place. The inserts are available with freerunning threads or with various types
of locking devices including deformed
threads, Vespel insert, and beam lock.
The studs provide a nut-end thread designed to transfer high axial loads into
weak base materials. The stud or keyed
end is installed into the parent material,
thus eliminating the need for removing
or replacing a bolt.

Kelox inserts and studs are highperformance threaded products that

typically require smaller diameter installation holes than other solid bushing
inserts and studs. This translates into
overall reduced boss sizes and weight
savings. The Kelox fasteners incorporate a pair of self-broaching keys joined
by an integral ring that facilitates the
driving of the keys into the structure.

Ring Locked inserts and studs have

superior torsional resistance in both
hard and soft parent materials. Inserts
are available with locking and nonlocking threads.
Slimsert inserts have a thin cross
section, which is ideal for installation
into applications requiring minimum
boss configurations. This allows for
reduced casting weight while adding
strength. The upper end of the insert is
swaged into the counterbore wall of the
parent material and locks it into place.

Delron inserts are used primarily

to provide a hard mounting point in
sandwich structure panels. Structural
type inserts offer maximum shear and
column strength by gripping and supporting the face sheets from within the
core area of the sandwich panel. Pottedin inserts are mounted through a single
hole in the panel and resist shear and
tension through a knurled flange on the
body where potting compound flows.

Insta l l at i on a n d R e m o va l Too l s
As the leader in aerospace fasteners,
Alcoa Fastening Systems strives to fulfill
all of our customers needs. Those needs
dont cease with the purchase of the
right fastener. Once a part is chosen, it
must be installed, utilized and possibly
removed. To support our many fastener
designs, which are engineered with usability in mind, Alcoa Fastening Systems
provides a full line of installation tools,
removal tools and inspection gages.
We are known for having the widest
selection of ergonomically-designed
manual, pneumatic, DC electric, and
cordless tools.

service technician can be placed on

site to provide superior service.
For the installation of blind rivets and
blind bolts, including The HuckMax,
Huck-Clinch blind rivets, and
other brands of blind fasteners, an
extensive line of pneudraulic and
hydraulic tools is available.
Lockbolt installation tools are also
offered in both pneudraulic and
hydraulic models to provide accurate
installation of a variety of lockbolt
brands and sizes.

Alcoa Fastening Systems is proud of

its lineup of fastening tools for EddieBolt2, Aero-Lite, Ergo-Tech,
Hi-Lok, Veri-Lite, Visu-Lok,
Keenserts, Rosan, and Mark IV
fasteners and of its torque-controlled
tools. These fastening systems include
designs for every possible application.

No one knows assembly better than

Alcoa Fastening Systems. For speed,
accuracy, reliability, productivity,
ergonomics, efficiency, and durability,
you can depend on us. Custom, automated fastening systems make short
work of difficult labor-intense tasks,
while specialty-access hand tools are
the perfect complement to virtually any
assembly need.

Standard tools are available in pistol

grip and 17 and 90 versions with offset
attachments to increase usability. Each
system features light, medium, and
heavy-duty versions to install the smallest to the largest fasteners.
With its Lease and Tool Management
Programs, Alcoa Fastening Systems
offers customers the possibility of
out-sourcing their tool maintenance
and purchasing requirements. A tool

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L atc h i n g S y ste m s a n d
R e l ate d Mec h a n i s m s
The premier manufacturer of latching
mechanisms and avionics hold-down
devices, Alcoa Fastening Systems brings
its customers the in-depth experience
of many years of working with major
aerospace and industrial companies.
Structural latch assemblies are used
in applications requiring elevated static
and dynamic load-carrying capability
for larger structures where ease of
access for passenger entry, cargo loading, or maintenance is required. Hook
latches and keeper assemblies offer
high reliability and quick access when
mounted onto engine fan cowls, fairings
or thrust reverser structures. Low profile
latches provide ease of closure and can
be used in limited access areas. Adjustable hook latches are used in restricted
envelopes where an adjustable keeper
cannot be installed. The adjustment
property offers quick rigging of the
latch. Rotary latches, available in rotary
cam or hook actuated versions, can be
operated using standard tools.
Access door mechanisms provide ease
of entry into frequently accessed panels,
doors and hatches. Pressure relief door
latches provide controlled, pressurization-sensitive release loads for engine
cowls, fairings and thrust reverser doors.
Push-button latches are available in
both one and two-push button designs.
The simplified button release offers
ease of manual operation, facilitating

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Electronics latching mechanisms consist

of a broad range of products serving the
needs of the electronics industry. Chassis latches are offered in a wide variety
of styles and strengths. Many are used
for removable electronic drawers and
can seat multiple-pin connectors or
RFI gaskets. Hold-down devices are
designed to secure avionics boxes and
modules in a variety of aerospace applications. Self-compensating injector/ejector levers provide consistent
self-compensation for circuit board
installation tolerances. With minimal
finger pressure, multiple-pin or fiberoptic connections can be seated with
controlled forces ranging from 20 to 80
pounds.

activation if maintenance is performed

while wearing heavy gloves. Clamps
are used for the installation and maintenance of wire bundles, hoses, tubing,
cable, and conduits.

Wedg-Tite retainers securely fasten

printed circuit boards while providing
heat transfer paths. Constructed for
reliability, the Wedg-Tite retainer has a
stop nut to prevent accidental disassembly and a spring element which
prevents wedge segments from rotating
in the unlocked position. A unique builtin torque limiter is available for accurate,
controlled force installation without the
use of a torque wrench and is ideal for
use in high-vibration environments.
Latch handle systems are comprised
of various types of mechanisms and
provide a means of activating latch
systems where access to, or visual contact of the latch mechanism, is limited.

Flush handle assemblies are used for

cargo, APU or emergency door access.
Remotely operated latching systems
are designed for fan cowl, engine fairing
and thrust reverser systems. Multiplepin latch assemblies are used to stow
removable or hinged door panels in
interior or exterior applications.
Specializing in custom latching devices
designed to optimize performance for
specific applications, Alcoa Fastening
Systems provides a complete, integrated design and product package. Our
latch experts can develop solutions to
your most critical and complex design
problems. In addition, Alcoa Fastening
Systems manufactures and assembles
complete structural assemblies
integrating our latches, hinges, and
other fasteners for customers requiring
complete fabrication of their end-item
structural assembly.

Pawl latches are designed to secure

hinged panels and small doors. The
pawl engages the frame structure
through the axial rotation of an actuator that turns a wire-form or solid arm
pawl. Camloc tension latches are used
to install light to heavy-duty hinged
doors, panels, and structures. Hinges
are utilized on a variety of door and
panel applications.

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N u ts
Alcoa Fastening Systems legacy, since
the 1930s, has been that of a worldwide
industry leader in the development of
precision locknuts. Among its many
firsts are the all-metal, lightweight selflocking nut, and the K-Fast system for
high-speed installation. Alcoa Fastening
Systems offers a variety of configurations and materials for virtually any
application, in both unified and metric
sizes. The parts are manufactured to
the most rigorous standards and meet
or exceed the requirements of military,
industry and customer specifications
such as AS, ASNA, BAC, DIN, EN, ISO, MS,
NA, NAS, and NSA.
A variety of lock designs are available
including crimped upper threads for
all-metal nuts and the Nylstop nylon
insert. The Flat Beam and MHT
lock designs incorporate six flexible
flat beams, which maintain prevailing
torque on the mating bolt 10 to 15
times longer than conventional allmetal locknuts, and increase resistance to loosening caused by vibration.

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Precision-formed wrenchable nuts

offer tremendous versatility in design
and functionality. Configurations are
hexagon, double hexagon, castellated,
and spline. Additionally, a unique line of
lightweight and high-strength titanium
airframe nuts has been developed for
composite applications.
Bearing locknuts are used to secure
landing gears, airframe structures, bearings, gearboxes, power transmissions,
and other turbomachinery applications. Configurations include prevailing

Rivetless nutplates eliminate the

need to retain nutplates with rivets,
thus reducing weight and manufacturing costs. There is an added benefit of
increased fatigue performance since the
stress concentration associated with the
rivet holes is eliminated. One design,
the Simfast rivetless nutplate, is a
multi-piece fastener that incorporates
a replaceable nut element, and is used
in both engine and airframe applications.

torque locknuts available with either a

metallic or non-metallic locking feature.
Another style includes the use of an engaging keyway on the shaft to provide a
positive locking feature.
K-Fast nuts are the most widely used
fasteners of their kind in both commercial and military airframe construction.
These high-strength, vibration-resistant,
self-locking fasteners provide fast, reliable, and repetitive installations with
tools offered by Alcoa Fastening Systems. Configurations include hexagon,
double hexagon, and 8-spline.

Anchor nuts are extremely practical for

a broad range of material fastening applications. They are especially useful in
blind applications or where an attached
nut facilitates maintenance.
Shank nuts are used primarily in hot
spots and are ideal for jet and rocket
engine flange assemblies, such as exhaust manifolds, afterburners, and turbo
pump turbine flanges.
Barrel nuts are high-strength, self-locking nuts that are provided for use with
bolts of tensile strength up to 260 KSI,
in locations where wrenching space is

virtually nonexistent, such as in a round

hole of a forging or beam.
Clinch and stake nuts are designed for
thin panels, narrow flanges and blind
applications where hex nuts would be
inaccessible for wrenching, or where
conditions prevent the installation of an
anchor nut in thin sheets of material.

Gang channels are designed for applications that require multiple anchortype nuts. They enable rapid assembly
and disassembly of access panels.
MU2000 composite plate nuts and
gang channels are specialized, lightweight fasteners that are manufactured
with composite materials and meet
the requirements of structural aircraft
applications. They help reduce weight,
enhance lightning strike integrity, provide galvanic corrosion protection, and
reduce the radar cross section of the
structure.

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Pa ne l Fa steners
Alcoa Fastening Systems has built its
reputation through a commitment
to provide ingenious solutions to
complex fastening requirements. Its
renowned line of quick and easy access
products, available in both unified
and metric sizes, includes what have
become industry standards.
Ultimate reliability in high-performance
aircraft is achieved with the Mark
IV structural panel fastener. Quick
operation is assured through multiple
lead threads and exceptionally high
reusability is achieved with the Flat
Beam locking feature that provides
a 1,500 seated life cycle. A lightweight
titanium version combines a 40%
weight savings with equivalent mechanical performance.
High strength, quick operation, an
encapsulated receptacle and an exceptionally high life cycle make LiveLock
structural panel fasteners the optimal
choice for high performance aircraft
and electronic applications. The spring
loaded ratchet design ensures positive
locking action and vibration resistance
without relying on prevailing torque.
Additionally, the LiveLock panel
fasteners multiple lead thread permits
rapid installation and removal.
Combining structural soundness and
accessibility, Milson structural panel
fasteners are in use on many aerospace
applications. The Milson system is one

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of the only structural panel fasteners

that feature variable length sleevebolts
and receptacles, allowing single dash
number sleevebolts or receptacles to
be used on a given structure.
The TriMil fastening system eliminates problems associated with the
self-locking or prevailing torque feature
of other similar fasteners. In addition, its
positively-locked retaining ring secures
the sleevebolt to the cover when it is
opened, eliminating the potential for
FOD and ensuring reliable operation.
Consequently, TriMil fasteners help
avoid maintenance problems and
aircraft safety concerns.
The QR fastening system is lightweight, has a small envelope, and is
quick operating. Most versions lock and
unlock in two turns.
The FC43 panel fastener is a self
captivating structural panel fastener
that incorporates a grommet and uses
a full shank solid bolt for increased
shear and tensile properties, especially

in the .1900 to .2500 inch diameters. The

grommet makes this an ideal choice in
composite applications, where pullthrough, or delamination, is a concern.
The stud bolt can be single or multiple
lead threaded, and can be combined
with the Flat Beam locking feature for
exceptionally high reusability.
Designed to provide perfect alignment of chassis and plug-in modules
of electronic equipment, Eccentrix
adjustable shear alignment pins pro-

tect against damaging shock, shear

loads and chassis warpage. The pins
transfer shear loads from the chassis to
the rack ahead of sensitive components
which could otherwise be damaged.
Easily adjusted with standard tools,
Eccentrix pins eliminate the need for
costly precision hole location and heavy
precision slides, resulting in weight and
cost savings.

Alcoa Fastening Systems supplies a

wide variety of captive screws for any
type of application where it is important
that the attachment screw for a panel
stays with that panel. Numerous head
styles, recesses, sizes, configurations,
and materials offer options that fulfill
the requirements of any captive screw
application. Fully-retracting captive
screws automatically retract flush with
the panel when released from mating
threads, which allows equipment to be
removed or installed without the possibility of jamming or damage.

ing systems provide excellent resistance

to loosening from vibration and unlike
threaded fasteners, 1/4-Turn fasteners
do not rely on the elasticity of the joint
and fastener materials for preload.
Grommets and hole-liners are used
in non-metallic and soft or thin metallic structures. The precision thin-wall
sleeves are flared, bonded or riveted to
the structure and protect the parent
material from damage due to fastener
reuse and hole misalignment.

Turn-Loc captive screws are especially suited for front panel applications
where easy fingertip operation is needed. The stainless or anodized aluminum
finish, and the knurled knob, make
this the perfect choice for good panel
design and ease of access. They are
available as fully or partially retracting
versions in fixed or floating installations.
Turn-Loc fasteners are also available in
low and high profile assemblies.
Alcoa Fastening Systems range of
1/4-Turn fasteners offers secure locking and quick unlocking with a simple
90 rotation of the stud, allowing for
convenient and reliable servicing within
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P i n Fa sten i n g S y ste m s
Alcoa Fastening Systems pin fastening
systems product line stands as one of
the most widely known and respected
in the aerospace industry. We are experienced in utilizing a variety of materials including titanium, alloy steel, and
corrosion-resistant steel, and to produce
these parts in both unified and metric
sizes. Incorporating design principles
of simplicity and utility, the end user
is empowered to do more with less.
Alcoa Fastening Systems also offers the
required installation tools.
The Eddie-Bolt 2 fastening system
provides a permanent, structural,
high-performance fastening solution for
varied aerospace applications. Unlike
conventional threaded systems, its
unique free-running Eddie-Bolt 2 nut
design greatly simplifies installation. For
installation in clearance fit holes or with
sealant, the Spline-Lok recess provides a higher reaction torque than the
more conventional hex recess, further
simplifying installation and reducing
rework while improving tool life. When
a predetermined preload is reached,
the lobes on the Eddie-Bolt 2 nut are
deformed into and across the flutes on
the Eddie-Bolt 2 pin, creating a positive mechanical thread lock with no
frangible parts that can cause foreign
object damage. The system provides
superior vibration resistance and high
strength levels, while offering a weight
savings over other systems.
Self-locking K-Fast nuts are designed
for use on Hi-Lok, Hi-Tigue, Veri-Lite,
and Aero-Lite pins. Tools, also available

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The unique design of the threads on the

Aero-Lite and Veri-Lite fastening
systems allow the overall length of the
pin to be reduced while maintaining the
same grip capability and strength
level as those of the Hi-Lok system it is
based on. This enhancement reduces the
weight of these systems by as much as 15%
for applications where weight is critical.
The Flite-Tite fastening system is
designed specifically for composite
skin applications where electrical
conductivity is paramount, such as in
applications subject to lightning strikes.
The Flite-Tite system uses a stainless
steel or titanium sleeve to develop
an interference fit without composite
delamination, and provides the grounding needed through the structure. The
system is available either with a titanium
pin and nut for lightest weight, or with an
Inconel alloy 718 pin and nut for highest
strength and temperature resistance.

The Hi-Lok two-part fastening

system delivers high-fatigue resistance
without sacrificing strength in an efficient, dependable, all-purpose fastening
system. Installation in difficult access
conditions is no problem with Hi-Lok
fasteners and a wide range of sizes
and material combinations make it a
versatile solution for many assembly
problems.
In situations where a controlled interference fit is needed, Hi-Tigue fasteners
offer all of the benefits of the Hi-Lok
system along with a unique bead design that enhances the fatigue performance of the structure.

from Alcoa Fastening Systems, feature

precise preload control for automatic installation and help provide the airframe
industry with high-speed efficiency and
cost effectiveness in production. The
low-profile K-Fast nut allows for easy
installation in limited access areas.

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B o lts a n d S cre w s

Loc k bo lt Fa sten i n g S y ste m s

The bolts and screws manufactured

by Alcoa Fastening Systems meet or
exceed the most exacting requirements
of the aerospace industry. Alcoa Fastening Systems designers and manufacturing engineers provide the accumulated
knowledge and experience necessary
to develop bolts in materials such as
alloy steel, corrosion-resistant steel,
Inconel 718 alloy, Waspaloy, titanium,
and other super alloys. From microscrews (1.6mm in diameter) to bolts up
to 1-1/4 inch in diameter, and in lengths
up to 14 inches, this vast product range
is available in both unified and metric
sizes.

The development of the first lockbolt

fastener was pioneered in the mid
1940s. Since that revolutionary design,
which greatly simplified the assembly
of structures, Alcoa Fastening Systems
has led the way with innovative designs
that have been instrumental in improving structural integrity and reducing
manufacturing costs around the world.
Products are available in both unified
and metric sizes. Installation tool systems are also offered.

Alcoa Fastening Systems technical,

metallurgical, and manufacturing skills
are applied to produce high-strength
bolts, studs, double-ended studs
and tie-rod bolts. This talent serves
to match the kind of structural materials and finishes used on present-day
airframes and engines with fasteners
of absolute reliability and superior
strength. Depending on choice, considerable weight savings, superior
corrosion resistance, and high strengthto-weight ratios may be gained. Configurations include hex,12-point, hook,

D-head, slab head and spline head.

Styles include self-retaining and selfwrenching. Custom designs are also
available to meet our customers exacting requirements.
The selection of recess drives available
on Alcoa Fastening Systems externally
threaded products is comprehensive.
The popular cruciform-ribbed drive
with its cam-out resistant features is
just the beginning. The offset cruciform recess provides torque-tight,
tamperproof screws or bolts. The slanted
three-wing design of the tri-slot recess
ensures reliable insertion at above average
torque, and for optimum security, only

the mating tri-slot driver can remove

the fastener. The Torx and Torx Plus
recesses provide reduced risk of both
recess damage during installation, and
damage to the structure when fasteners
are removed. The conical Hi-Torque recess assures positive alignment of tool
and recess at the beginning of installation, and is ideally suited to handle the
stresses of hostile environments.

NAS lockbolts are available in a number of materials and configurations

designed to meet the most demanding
application requirements. The collar,
swaged into the lock grooves of the
pin, forms a high-strength, vibrationresistant joint.
The GP and LGP lockbolt families
improved on the NAS lockbolt family by
optimizing the lock groove design. This
optimization makes the GP and LGP
lockbolt systems significantly lighter
than comparable threaded fastening
systems.
The HUCKCOMP lockbolt is a
high-strength, lightweight fastener
intended for use in composite material
applications. The flanged titanium collar
enhances joint integrity by spreading
a high clamp load over a large area,
thereby reducing the bearing stress applied to the composite material.
The HUCKTITE lockbolt system has
four features that are especially needed
in composite structure joints: decreased

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water absorption, improved fuel tightness, and enhanced fatigue performance and electrical continuity. These
features make it the system of choice in the
most demanding composite applications.
The LHP lockbolt has all of the benefits
of the HUCKCOMP lockbolt fastener
with the added benefits of higher temperature performance and enhanced
fatigue strength. These benefits are
the result of the unique lock groove configuration and collar design of this system.
The XPL lockbolt is the latest addition
to the Alcoa Fastening Systems lockbolt
family. With a grip range that is more
than twice that of other systems, each
part number can be used in more than
twice the applications. This means fewer
part numbers to inventory. The wide selection of materials and diameters make
the XPL fastener the most versatile
lockbolt system ever.
The Flite-Tite sleeved-threaded
lockbolt is designed specifically for
composite skin applications where
electrical conductivity is paramount,
such as in applications subject to
lightning strikes. The Flite-Tite system
uses a stainless steel or titanium sleeve

to develop an interference fit without

composite delamination, and provides the grounding needed through
the structure. With a titanium pin and
titanium collar, the Flite-Tite system
provides high performance with the
lowest possible weight.

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P ro d u ct i on Too l i n g

Alcoa Fastening Systems has over 50

years of engineering, manufacturing
and R&D experience to continually create variations of existing styles of fasteners and related components, as well as
to address emerging needs for custom
or special parts. In this regard, Alcoa Fastening Systems can provide concurrent
design services, computer generated 3D
solid models, and finite element analysis
to help develop the exact solution to
specific customer requirements.

With its Mairoll brand, Alcoa Fastening Systems has been manufacturing
the highest quality production tooling
in the industry for more than 30 years.
Offering a complete line of tooling
products and services, including flat
and cylindrical dies, header tooling,
thread die regrind, and cut-down
services, Alcoa Fastening Systems Mairoll is the supplier of choice for todays
demanding aerospace and commercial
user.

A wide range of materials is utilized

including brass, aluminum, alloy steels,
corrosion-resistant steels, titanium,
Inconel alloys, Waspaloy, and super
alloys. Products can be made in either
unified or metric sizes.
The E-M stud is an electrical grounding stud that was developed in response to
customer requests for an improved
method of installing grounding terminals.
The result is a timesaving fastener that
is easily installed in a loose tolerance
drilled hole, from one side of the work.
Our spherical bearings and rod ends
are designed and produced to withstand high loads, high temperature
environments, vibration, and corrosion.
Many types of bearings are available,

ranging from the unique loader slot and

loader slot rod end bearings, to split ball
and split race. These bearings and rod
ends are used in all types of aircraft applications such as nose and main landing gears, engine mounts, flight control
surfaces, doors, etc.
Expandable Diameter Fasteners (EDF)
use tapered sleeves or bushings that,
when activated, expand to create a tight
fit in a hole. The sleeves can be activated
by various means, including the use of a
nut or bolt for torque, or other mechanisms such as a wrap around cam handle.
These fasteners provide a rigid structural
joint. The radial tightness minimizes
vibration and cyclic fatigue loads, and
helps resist shock loads. EDFs are available in a variety of materials and finishes
for extreme corrosive or high temperature environments.

The Asp fastening system provides a

simplified method of fastening composite, honeycomb, metallic, or other
materials that are sensitive to fastener
clamp-up or installation force conditions. Clamping force can be infinitely
adjustable within maximum recommended torque limits and no further
load is applied during installation. The
Asp fastener has a positive mechanical lock for use in vibration and FOD
critical installations. It installs quickly
and easily, thus eliminating the need for
potting, bushings, inserts, or stepped
hole preparation.

The header tooling line includes

punches, hammers, and stamps in assorted sizes. Alcoa Fastening Systems
Mairoll features a complete line
of punches, including cruciform, cruciform-ribbed, offset cruciform, offset
cruciform-ribbed, tri-slot, and many
others. The tooling is manufactured
from a variety of materials such as
M-2, M-42, and various carbide grades.
Tooling can be custom designed and
manufactured to suit customer needs.

Thread dies feature Super M-42 material, which is vacuum heat-treated and
tempered for maximum toughness and
durability. This provides the longest
possible thread rolling life. All dies
are synchronized and center-matched
to reduce variability in set-ups. Alcoa
Fastening Systems Mairoll manufactures all standard, controlled major, and
modified thread forms to meet customer
needs. Custom form requirements can
also be met. Precise and accurate thread
forms assure the customer quality parts
that meet or exceed todays stringent
aerospace and commercial quality
standards.

Other specialty products include shear,

tie and brake bolts; thrust reverser and
leading edge slat pins; adjusters; bushings; washers; nuts; inserts; and fluid
fittings as well as many other types
of parts.

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Aerospa ce P ro d u cts Loc at i ons

Manufacturing

Acua, Mexico
Carson, CA

Bolts, Pins, Collars, Lockbolts

Huck

City of Industry, CA
Bolts, Pins, Screws
Screwcorp, Voi-Shan

Fullerton, CA

Nuts, Fluid Products, Installation Tools,

Engine Bolts, Production Tooling
Kaynar, K-Fast, Mairoll, Rosn, Voi-Shan

Hildesheim, Germany
Bolts, Pins, Screws
Screwcorp, Voi-shan

Kelkheim, Germany

Inserts, Latching Mechanisms, Panel Fasteners

Camloc, Tridair

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Kingston, NY

Sylmar, CA

Leicester, UK

Suzhou, China

Installation Tools
Huck
Bolts, Tie-Rod Bolts
North Bridge

Casablanca, Morocco
Machined Parts, Tooling
Montbrison, France

Bushings, Fluid Products, Nuts, Specialty

Products
SNEP

Nemesvamos, Hungary
Nut Blanks, Industrial Inserts
Newbury Park, CA
Nuts, Engine Bolts
Republic, Van Petty

Redditch, UK

Bolts, Lockbolts
Linread

Saint-Cosme, France
Nuts, Machined Parts
Simmonds

Bearings, Bolts, Studs, Specialty Products

Valley-Todeco
Pins, Lockbolts, Panel Fasteners
Huck, Camloc

Torrance, CA

Blind Fasteners, Collars, Inserts & Studs,

Latching Mechanisms, Panel Fasteners
Camloc, RAM, Voi-shan, Tridair, Rosn,
Delron, Microdot

Toulouse, France

Bolts, Screws, Specialty Products

Mecaero

Sales

Arlington, TX

Headquarters

Aichach, Germany

Torrance, CA - Worldwide

Cergy, France

Cergy, France

Rueil-Malmaison, France - Europe

Hamburg, Germany

Waigaoqiao, China

Leesburg, VA

Simi Valley, CA

Leicester, UK
Takatsuki City, Japan

Tucson, AZ

Torrance, CA

Us, France

Toulouse, France

Blind Bolts, Blind Rivets, Panel Fasteners

Huck, Deutsch

Distribution / Logistics

Lockbolt Pins, Threaded Fasteners

Huck

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