Aerospace Fasteners
Aerospace and Defense manufacturing is driven by ingenuity, innovation, and superior quality. Driv-Lok offers manufacturers reliable and innovative aerospace fasteners that promote safety and quality in aerospace manufacturing. Even small mistakes can affect aircraft production, safety, and performance, which is why we put so much effort into finding the perfect custom fasteners for each of our customers.
Aerospace Defense Manufacturing Concerns
Precision is often vital for aerospace equipment and related applications. Parts must be expertly measured, aligned, and attuned to function properly and consistently. There is no room for error when it comes to aerospace equipment.
Components for these applications should also be engineered to withstand unique pressures and temperatures that aren’t typical for other types of equipment. Without the proper framework in place, even minor imperfections and defects can cause major safety concerns.
Choose the Right Fastener for the Job
Aerospace fasteners, when manufactured correctly, can increase functionality and eliminate unnecessary parts of an assembly–which can also reduce excess weight and improve the efficiency of the process. Vibration, heat, and pressure are all common conditions that aircraft experience that can cause joint loosening between poorly-fastened components. Appropriate alignment and quality fastening reduce the chances of this happening and improve the safety of the final assembly.
Defense fasteners also should be carefully considered. There is no room for error in military and defense manufacturing, whether you’re producing specialized vehicles, aircraft engines, or personal equipment. Good fasteners will reduce unnecessary weight and materials in the assembly, as well as improve the fastening and alignment of individual components for safer consumer use. This in turn can lead to a more efficient manufacturing process and reduced production costs.
The Driv-Lok Difference
Driv-Lok has over 80 years of experience in engineering and manufacturing custom fasteners for aerospace and defense applications. Through our patented and tested EngiNomics® approach to quality assemblies, we achieve significant cost savings and performance improvements for our customers. This systematic approach examines fastening design, production, and assembly to find ways to reduce our customers’ costs and enhance the performance of the end product.
