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In November 2017 Hillman acquired Tyler, Texas-based Hargis Industries, [23] [24] which operates under the umbrella brand ST Fastening Systems and manufactures fasteners and sealing products for principally for metal buildings. ST brands include Deck Plus, MultiVent, Power Pro, Roofjack, SnowTrax, Steelbinder, and Woodbinder.
In 1961 the company was renamed 'Avdel' and substantial growth throughout the next two decades saw it become one of the world's largest manufacturers of blind fasteners and installation tools. Expansion of the group was most significant in the 60s, 70s and 80s with several new facilities established in Europe, USA and the Asia Pacific region.
Emhart Teknologies – fastening and assembly; acquired in 2010; later renamed Stanley Engineered Fastening; Dodge – metal-on-plastic threaded inserts; Gripco – threaded fasteners; HeliCoil – threaded inserts; Infastech – acquired in 2013 by Stanley Engineered Fastening Avdel – blind fastening systems and related tools
A tool is considered low velocity if the average test velocity of the fastener is not in excess of 300 ft/s (91 m/s) with no single test having a velocity of over 108 m/s (350 ft/s). [1] A high velocity tool propels or discharges a stud, pin, or fastener in excess of 300 ft/s (91 m/s). [1]
The company continues to manufacture and market the fastening system. Originally envisioned as a fastener for clothing, today, Velcro is used across a wide array of industries and applications; including healthcare, the military, land vehicles, aircraft, and even spacecraft.
A positive locking device is a device used in conjunction with a fastener in order to positively lock the fastener. This means that the fastener cannot work loose from vibrations. The following is a list of positive locking devices: [1] A split beam nut; A castellated nut and a split pin; A hex nut or cap screw and a tab washer