Many machined components can be re-designed as cold formed components for substantial cost savings. It is recommended to view all metal parts as candidates for Cold Heading when quantity minimums are 25,000 pieces or greater. What is Cold Heading? Cold Heading is also referred to as Cold Forming. Cold Heading/Forming is a fast and more efficient method to produce both standard and special fasteners and custom shaped components. The technology has been in place for over 150 years. Cold … [Read more...]
Lowering Costs with MAThread
The automotive industry has been using MAThread fasteners for more than a decade as a tool to drive down their cost for rework and labor. MAThread fasteners are known reducing cost by eliminating reworks where cross threaded fasteners have been a problem. They also assist in fastener starting and engagement. The following article is representative of the benefits the can be achieved when using MAThread fasteners. Specialty Screw Corporation is a licensed manufacture of MAThread … [Read more...]
Green Business Nominee
Mayor Larry Morrissey and Winnebago County Board Chairman Scott Christiansen presented awards at the inaugural Whos's Going Green awards. The ceremony was held at the Webbs Norman Center at the Rockford Park District headquarters on 401 South Main Street. Specialty Screw Corporation - Green Businesses Receive Accolades Specialty Screw Corporation is a manufacturer of cold head special fasteners for the Automotive, Electrical, Recreational, Hardware, Outdoor Power Equipment, Distribution, … [Read more...]
TS16949 recommened by Intertek
During the week of March 11th, 2013 sSc Specialty Screw Corporation a manufacturer of special cold head fasteners, collar studs, special rivets, ball studs, and engineered fasteners was audited by Intertek and based on the results has been recommended for the TS16949:2002 certification and ISO9001:2000 recertification. ISO/TS 16949 is a Technical Specification not an ISO standard. The International Automotive Task Force (IATF), which consists of an international group of vehicle manufacturers, … [Read more...]
MAThread – Zero Down Time
Both the MAThread and MATPoint threaded fasteners are ideal for use with a Power Torque gun or Power Torque Wrench. The anti cross-threading design of these fasteners is ideal for use on assembly lines that use power drivers. Because they are self-aligning fasteners, it is impossible to have cross threading that can cause production down time, repair, and scrap. Specialty Screw Corporation is a manufacturer of special cold head fasteners, collar studs, special rivets, ball studs, and engineered … [Read more...]
Russ to Speak at Rockford Chamber
Russ Johansson President of Specialty Screw Corporation will speak at the Rockford Illinois Chamber Breakfast Buzz, on May 14, 2008. Tim Melloch, Director of Energy Efficiency Services at ComEd, will provide an update on the status and scheduled launch of a three year plan and proposed new energy efficiency programs. Russ Johansson will share how energy management systems and reducing waste conserves our natural resources and can save your company money. To learn more about the Breakfast Buzz … [Read more...]
Watch MAThread in Action!
Yes, you can watch the MAThread straighten itself. The video shows 15 degrees of misalignment and yet MAThread performs without jamming, cross threading, etc... Isn't it amazing. Click here to watch. … [Read more...]
MAThread
Specialty Screw Corporation is pleased to announce that we have received a license to manufacture the MAThread and MATpoint. MAThread is a self aligning feature that is incorporated into the point and starting threads of the fastener. It is listed in the General Motors Worldwide Standards, is being incorporated into the Chrysler / Mercedes Benz standards, and is used by Ford Motor Company. … [Read more...]
Quality Control
Quality is our primary concern for your satisfaction. Quality control methods include computerized Statistical Process Control archived documentation, as well as equipment and gage calibration. Inspection utilizes tri-roll gages, hardness testers, and optical comparators. We also offer automated sorting technology for assurance of contaminant free product for use in automated feeding equipment. Our reputation and commitment to excellence has helped us meet quality standards of Ford Q1, … [Read more...]