Product descriptions and certificates

Cylindrical part obtained by turning several times to create an external and internal thread. As well as this, three holes are drilled on the outside in order to cut the materials in which the insert is placed through self-tapping. The threaded insert with 3 holes can either be put into a plastic or metal assembly to reinforce it or can allow the insertion (with a screw) of a second component into the insert's internal thread.

Five-step organisation method aiming to create a more organised and productive workplace. In English, the 5S's are: sort, straighten, shine, standardise, and sustain. This method is associated with the concept of lean management.

The 8D or Eight Disciplines Methodology is a manufacturing procedure aimed at solving operational problems. The three key principles of this method could be considered "observe, understand, act".

APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) is a quality process with origins in the automotive industry. Its main objective is customer satisfaction, guaranteeing high-quality products and performance.

Cylindrical part allowing the user to change the spacing between two elements (for example).

Arranging or positioning a component with other components. This can be done with the help of precision pins or grooved pins. Spacers can also be used to allow a screw to fit through the internal diameter of the part, and to add weight.

A light silvery-grey metal represented by the atomic number 13. It is the most-used metal after iron.

Product feature that aims to stop the part becoming deformed.

Set of parts positioned and fixed together with fasteners such as dowel sockets, pins, rivets, screws, etc.

Putting together elements to form a whole. An assembly is the result of combining parts with fasteners.

Part that connects two or more components and balances out the assembly as a whole.

Long, narrow piece (rod) of metal.

Machining method used to produce a part by removing metal swarf (chips) with the help of sharp tools.

Mechanical stress whereby one or more forces that are parallel and going in opposite directions are applied at different locations on an object, causing the material to bend or fold.

Yellow alloy known for being very ductile and malleable, made of copper and zinc and coming in varying proportions.

CSR ("corporate social responsibility") refers to a company's policies and commitment to being environmentally and socially responsible.

Mechanic device allowing the user to synchronise several movements at the same time.

The total amount of greenhouses gases generated by the actions of a person, business, community, etc.

Positioning two elements on the same axle placed in the centre.

Cylindrical part that ensures that two parts are aligned. It also helps counteract shear force.

Washing and degreasing parts.

Cylindrical object around which a (metal) wire is wound.

Mechanical stress whereby two forces are applied against each other. This can eventually crush the material.

Hollow, rigid cylindrical part that ensures the integrity of a plastic part's anchorage zones. Also called a spacer or dowel pin. In a plastic assembly, the underside of the screw head is supported by the compression limiter, thus preventing the plastic getting bent.

Rigid, hollow cylindrical part used to ensure the integrity of anchoring zones in a plastic part.

Cylindrical part made by turning several times in order to acquire a strengthened external and internal thread. The threaded concrete insert is only ever over-moulded into a concrete component (either to reinforce it or to allow the insertion of a second component, using a screw, into the insert's internal thread).

Action aimed at linking / securing two components. Can be carried out by a pin, screw, key, gluing, welding., etc. Using a grooved pin can make it easy to both fasten and to disconnect.

Consumer contentment following the purchase or delivery of a product or service.

Circular metal shaft with a highly exact diametric tolerance, allowing it to fit perfectly into the slot(s) in which it is used.

Action of sending parts to a customer.

Developing parts and constructions under certain technical constraints.

Another term for "spacer", the dowel pin is a rigid cylindrical part with three different functions. The first is to link two parts while also keeping them at a certain distance. The second is centring and aligning two components - here, the spacer must have a very precise external diameter (about ten microns). Finally, the third function (compression spacer), aims to reinforce a component that is usually weaker than the spacer, e.g. plastic. In the second and third functions, the spacer is said to be hollow, i.e. a screw can fit through its internal diameter. This can also be the case during the first function.

Part that creates connection between two parts in motion, e.g. a pulley on a drive shaft, in order to drive or activate a belt.

Incorporating environmental principles right from the design stage, with the aim of reducing products' environmental impact throughout their entire life cycle.

Service that evaluates companies' environmental, social and ethical impact according to the principles of CSR (corporate social responsibility).

Part obtained by folding a strip to make a cylindrical shaft in the shape of a horseshoe. The pin is then heat treated to reach optimal elasticity.

Rigid cylindrical part comprising one or more threaded holes. Used to put space between two elements and maintain a gap. It is also used for fastening and for supporting loads.

Assembling two parts together, with it still being possible to dismantle said assembly.

Technical analysis of a client's desired part in order to produce it successfully.

Friction is the resistance to the relative motion of two surfaces in contact.

Japanese term referring to a place where added value is created (e.g. the factory floor). It is an important part of kaizen.

Finishing process whereby a mill enhances a part's surface. Also used to get close tolerances (in micrometres).

Nail that has been grooved, as defined by ISO 8742, ISO 8747, DIN 1476, and DIN 1477 standards. Used to attach one part to another, e.g. fastening identification plates onto machines.

Often considered an "elastic" pin due to its three 120° grooves. These grooves, with a greater diameter than the slot into which the pin is inserted, clench up to apply radial stress. This better secures the pin in its housing. ISO standards recognise several different types of grooves. Depending on requirements, the definition of "groove" can vary.

Process of creating a groove on a cylindrical part, guaranteeing elastic-tightness once assembled. The process involves making three 120° grooves around a shaft's diameter.

Machine used in manufacturing to form grooves.

Hollow cylindrical part with a very precise (micron-sized) diametric tolerance. This allows two parts to be aligned with extreme precision, e.g. centring a cylinder head on an engine block. A recess allows a screw to fit through, fastening the parts in place.

Circular metal shaft with a very exact diametric tolerance, i.e. under 10 microns. This precision is reinforced when the part undergoes grinding for the second time. This precision allows the ground pin to fit perfectly into the slot(s) in which it is used. It also enables very precise positioning.

Cylindrical part obtained by turning several times to achieve a strengthened external and internal thread. This insert for high-performance fibre-reinforced concrete (HPFRC) is only ever overmoulded onto the aforementioned type of concrete, either to reinforce it or to allow the insertion of a second component into the insert's internal thread.

Cylindrical part obtained through bar turning several times in order to achieve a very precise profile (knurling, grooves, a flat surface, internal thread). The threaded insert can then be put into a plastic component either to reinforce it or to allow the insertion (with a screw) of a second component into the insert's internal thread. There are two ways of fitting through heat - either using a heating tip or via ultrasound.

Tube-like metal rod.

In mechanics, indexing involves rotating the workpiece or the cutter to a specific angular position to allow for the precise cutting of slots, grooves, or other features.

An INTERVIS is a cylindrical part obtained by turning several times with the aim of creating an external and internal thread. The INTERVIS also has a lengthways slot that allows it to be fitted via self-tapping. This means that the INTERVIS can be put into a component either to reinforce it or to allow the insertion (with a screw) of a second component into the insert's internal thread.

In mechanics, an arrangement whereby two parts can rotate freely without doing a full turn.

Kaizen, Japanese for "improvement", is a concept whereby businesses continuously improve all functions, involve all employees and minimise waste.

Cylindrical part made by turning multiple times in order to obtain a particular surface (knurling, grooves, internal threading). The knurled insert can then be put into a component either to reinforce it or to allow the insertion of a second component into the internal thread. There are several ways to fit knurled inserts - be it through heat, over-moulding or pressure.

Often considered a "rigid" pin due to its knurl created by removing material. Even though the knurl is bigger than the slot into which the pin will be inserted, it embeds itself perfectly into the material.

Hollow cylindrical part with a knurl, which helps hold back the spacer during assembly. Knurled spacers serve the same purpose as compression limiters.

Process of making ridges on the diameter's surface with a knurl.

Method that aims to reduce manufacturing times by minimising waste.

Ability of one or more components (like pins) to resist mechanical stresses (e.g. compression, shearing, elongation, etc.)

Engineering term referring to the difference between the minimum limit of size and the basic size. This difference can be positive, negative or zero.

Creating a part or a set of parts in 3D form using CAD software.

Pin with a domed or countersunk head. Nails can also be called blind rivets. Nails are used to put together several parts that serve solidity and connection purposes. Usually, the end of the nail is hammered in after assembly to make sure the nail stays in place and thus avoid any need for dismantling.

Circular metal shaft with a very low diametric tolerance, i.e. under 10 microns. It is made out of high-carbon steel, like the steel used for bearings. This type of steel can undergo heat treatment, increasing its hardness.

Cylindrical part with a hexagonal or prismatic profile, made by turning multiple times with the aim of obtaining a particular surface (knurling, grooves, internal tapping). Such an insert can be overmoulded into a plastic component either to reinforce it or to allow the insertion (with a screw) of a second component into the internal thread.

Plan-do-check-act or PDCA is a design and management method that aims to ensure continuous improvement of processes and products. It is associated with the concept of lean management.

Production Part Approval Process or PPAP is a procedure that aims to ensure that certain parts are produced consistently and reliably, and that they meet relevant quality standards.

Putting products into their casing or covering, be it for stocking or delivery purposes.

Cylinder-shaped mechanical part.

Metal cylinder subjected to strong shear force / stress. The connection remains intact thanks to adhesion between the pin and the assembly.

Cylindrical part made by turning multiple times in order to obtain a particular surface (knurling, grooves, a flat surface, internal thread). The threaded insert can then be put into a plastic component either to reinforce it or to allow the insertion (with a screw) of a second component into the insert's internal thread. Plastic inserts can be fitted in various ways, such as overmoulding, heat, ultrasound, screwing or simply pressure - just like pins.

Action aimed at placing a component in a defined position in relation to another, Several methods can be used for positioning or alignment such as precision pins or fluted pins but also welding, gluing etc... the use of a fluted pin allows the dismantling of all the components and the reuse of the fluted pin

Procedures involving chemical, physical, electrical, or mechanical steps to aid in the manufacturing of an item.

Start of mass production.

An early sample or model of a product, created to test the concept before bulk manufacturing.

Set of practices aiming to ensure quality, hygiene, safety and environmental protection within a company or organisation.

Quick Response Quality Control or QRQC is an approach developed in the 90s using factual observation to identify any factors having an impact on quality and taking steps to fix the issue quickly.

European regulation ("Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals") concerning the implementation of a single integrated system for registering, assessing and authorising chemical substances in the European Union.

Permanent assembly and fastening element. Rivets are cylindrical parts with a head at one end. Once assembled, the end is bent (hammered) into place to avoid any need for dismantling.

Movement carried out by a part or object around a fulcrum.

Cylindrical metal rod.

The SMED method ("single minute exchange of die") is an approach used in lean manufacturing. Its main aim is to shorten the changeover time between producing one product batch and another, ideally to less than ten minutes.

Cylindrical part made through several bar turning operations in order to get an external and internal thread. Self-tapping inserts have a lengthways slot, thus allowing for installation through self-tapping. This means that the INTERVIS can be put into a component either to reinforce it or to allow the insertion of a second component into the internal thread.

Mechanical stress whereby two elements break apart as a result of force causing one to move away from the other. This can cause materials to tear or crack.

Mechanical simulation refers to software that checks for stresses in an assembly under a certain load amount during the product design period. Such software contributes to preventing functional incidents during the product's life cycle.

Pin that does not have knurled or grooved parts.

Rigid, hollow cylindrical part with a threaded outer and inner diameter. Its inner diameter is drilled and smooth. This spacer can be overmoulded into a plastic part, serving the same purpose as a compression limiter.

Sorting means discarding parts that do not match certain criteria.

Rigid cylindrical part with three different functions. The first is to link two parts while keeping them at a certain distance. The second is centring and aligning two components - here, the spacer must have a very precise external diameter (about ten microns). Finally, the third function (compression spacer), aims to reinforce a component that is usually weaker than the spacer, e.g. plastic. In the second and third functions, the spacer is said to be hollow, i.e. a screw can fit through its internal diameter. This can also be the case during the first function. Synonym: dowel pin.

Hollow, rigid cylindrical part, threaded on the outside and inside. This part is used to assemble and fasten plastic parts.

Mechanical part of which the shape and dimension are not predetermined by ISO standards.

Hollow cylindrical part used to align two parts together. Also called a hub centric ring or centre ring.

Part produced by folding a sheet of metal in order to produce a cylindrical shaft in the shape of a spiral or snail shell. Usually made up of 2 1/4 holes. The pin undergoes heat treatment in order to increase its elasticity.

Family of steels with added chromium (10.5% minimum) and nickel, and sometimes other alloying elements (molybdenum, titanium, vanadium, etc.), providing extra resistance against oxidation and/or corrosion. This resistance varies depending on the grade of stainless steel and the cause of the corrosion.

Cylindrical part made by turning several times with the aim of producing a standard external and internal thread, i.e. threads with dimensions that correspond to international standards. The threaded insert can then be put into a component to either reinforce it or to allow the insertion (with a screw) of a second component into the insert's internal thread.

A malleable alloy made up mainly of iron, with less than 2% carbon.

List of the different manufacturing processes that a part goes through.

When a fastener comes out of its assembly due to mechanical stresses (whereby the assembly or a part of the fastener is fractured, but not the fastener itself).

Adding a piece of metal into a soft material (e.g. plastic) to maximise the thread's assembly/dismantling resistance.