CSFI offers its customers a variety of secondary processes for our sealing fasteners including:
CSFI offers both sealing and self-locking in a single component, providing double duty in applications where sealing and locking are critical. CSFI self-locking components are suited for both commercial and military usage; choose from Pellet, Strip and Patch which meet or exceed the required specifications for MIL-F-18240, IFI 124 and IFI 524.
This process occurs when either a bar of nylon, Kel-F or Vespel is inserted into a milled slot in a threaded fastener, making the fastener self-locking. The insert, which runs along the length of the fastener, offers a wide adjustment range and working area. In particular, the nylon strip resists hot and cold and meets or exceeds the MIL-DTL-18240F, for temperatures at a max of +250°F (+121°C). The torque is customizable and can meet requirements by changing length and diameter.
A vibration-resistant coating makes any fastener self-locking – even those under extreme vibration. The Vibratite process may be applied to ferrous and non-ferrous metals, most platings, and other materials, including wood, and nylon. Vibratite parts are adjustable, removable and resusable, and are less likely to cause stripping of soft threads.
During this process, a firm nylon plug is inserted into a drilled hole in the threads of the fastener, making it self-locking and adjustable. The nylon plug is vibration-resistant and meets or exceeds IFI specifications 124, 524, and for MIL-DTL-18240F for temperatures at a max of +250°F (up to + 120°C). This process is a good option for bearing retainer nuts.
This powerful sealing element is known to out-perform most nylon locking elements in first-off torque evaluations and is especially suitable for sealing and protecting automotive parts from fluids, including oil, water, and antifreeze and gasoline.
In this process, powdered nylon is sprayed onto the fastener threads, fusing it to the material and rendering it self-locking. Fasteners sprayed with powdered nylon are chemical resistant and reusable as the process will not damage their threads nor lose their form or resilience, especially when exposed to commercial solvents, alcohol, gasoline, oil and jet fuel. Meets and exceeds IFI Specification 124 & 524 and Military Specification MIL-DTL-18240F for temperatures from -70°F (-56°C) to +250°F (121°C).
Offered in acrylic and epoxy formulations, this varnish -like pre-coating process is of medium strength for sealing and locking threaded fasteners that require controlled friction, such as those used in assembly line equipment. The process results in a dried film that is tack-free, solvent-free and corrosion resistant (in the threaded connection) as well as chemical resistant (i.e. to fuels, hydraulic fluids, liquid coolants).
Black Oxide
CSFI offers numerous platings the choice of which depends upon the screw material you are seeking to coat:
CSFI is capable of cutting down fasteners to any size you require. CSFI maintains a state-of-the-art machine shop with CNC machines capable of precisely cutting down screws to our customers’ unique specifications.
CSFI is capable of doing any type of drilling your fasteners require including head drilling, shank drilling and specialties.
CSFI offers its customers the option of painting its fasteners. Fully qualified mil-spec materials are used.