Fasteners for Solar Panel Installation & Assembly

October 8th, 2009

Searching for methods and Fasteners to install your Solar Panels? Technology Components Southwest with the product solutions from Fath Components. We have many specialty parts to assist in assembly of Aluminum Extrusions to assemble the Solar Panels. We also can assist in installation of large solar “fields” with Galvanized Hardware, Hinges, Latches, Plates and more. Most commonly used are T Slot Bolts and T Slot Nuts for your frame installation. We have many styles and grades of Bolts, Nuts and Washers to ease your installation process. In addition to the Fath Components, we offer Nord Lock washers for extreme conditions in the field. Technology Components can deliver Clamps from KMC Stampings in Steel with Neoprene cushions or even Stainless for the worst environmental exposure. How about Stainless Steel Cable Ties and Stainless Banding for large diameter poles. You can build your own “Tie Wrap” from bulk materials. We have installation tooling for all of this.

Additionally, we bring many fastening solutions in Plastics including ITW Fastex products. Fastex products are shown on our website and information can be downloaded for reference. Fastex offers many styles of Plastic Rivets and Wire Management components.

Possibly, you need Rivnuts in order to bolt a panel to a tubular structure. We have Rivnuts up to 1/2″ diameters in Stainless Steel, Steel and Aluminum. Hand tools for field installation and Pnuematic tools for assembly plants or large jobsite installations.

We can work with your design team in the specification stage as well as delivery to the factory or jobsite.

Contact us today to learn all we can bring to your project. Take an advance look at our website for more details on specific products.

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http://www.kmcstampings.com/products/standard/index.cfm

sales@technologycomponents.com

817.923.2900 office

817.923.2910 fax

Lock Washers for the Worst Environments

April 9th, 2009

Nord-Lock Washers are built for the most demanding applications. High Vibration leads to many Fastener failures. Nord-Lock offers a superior bolt securing system that provides safe locking for bolted joints even when exposed to severe vibration and dynamic loads. nord Lock Washers are available in Hardened Steel and 316 Stainless Steel. Nord Locks come bonded together so there is no chance to apply only 1 Locking Washer, your pair is ready to use. Applications include Rail, Wind Turbines, Heavy Truck, Bus, Road Equipment, Agricultural Equipment and others.

Call us for samples and pricing. When all you other Bolt Locking ideas fail, give Nord-Lock a try. We stock many parts and samples at Technology Components 817.923.2900 or sales@technologycomponents.com

http://www.technologycomponents.com/nordlock-washers.php

Fastex Parts… Need Samples?

March 3rd, 2009

Need Fastex samples? We have Fastex parts at Technology Components Southwest! We offer samples (10-20 pcs.) at No Charge for your testing. If you need a full box or more, we will provide for 5% discount to factory price. We will also consult with you about your application and usage. Technology Components Southwest will then support your production needs, whether it is 1 box or millions of parts.

ITW Fastex continues to bring innovation to Fasteners made from Plastics. New developments like the CBS Tuflok 1720-00-2099 and 1719-00-2099  for Fastening PC Board to Sheet Metal Chassis (ie: set top boxes) and the Double Ended Christmas Tree 2638-00-3835 for attaching 2 components made from Wood or MDF. It works well in joining frames together in windows and doors.

Let us know how we can serve your needs for ITW Fastex parts. Our goal is to help you select the best parts for your production needs.

sales@technologycomponents.com

Catalog and Newest Solutions available on our website.

http://www.technologycomponents.com/fastex.php

817.923.2900

Fath Components, T Slot Nuts, T Slot Screws, Extrusion Hardware

March 2nd, 2009

Fath Components makes the finest components for assembling Aluminum Extrusions. This includes T Slot Nuts and T Slot Bolts that can be “rolled into” the extrusion slots and hold components together at right angles. Fath Components also makes Hinges, Handles, Latches and Leg Levelers. Let us review your needs and we can bring you a lower cost alternative along with German Engineering. Fath is supplying global clients in the Enclosures, Machinery Safety, Machinery Guards, Leveling Feet including Swivel Feet, Food Prep Tables, Solar Panel Installation Fasteners, Aluminum Profiles, Conveyors, Vehicle and Aircraft Construction.

See the Fath Catalog online. Download each section that you need. How to assemble Extrusions?

http://www.technologycomponents.com/fath.php

Call us at 817.923.2900 or sales@technologycomponents.com

Newsletters…

March 2nd, 2009

We are starting to bring you updates on our business with Constant Contact Newsletters. You should be seeing these every 3-4 weeks. We will normally place a “Coupon” inside for a discount for Install Tools.

The month of March, you can take an extra 5% off the cost of Air Operated POP Rivet tools. You must mention this discount. Many times we bring some discount, you can add another 5% to your past purchases.

Technology Components offers Emhart POP Brand Tools from manual tools to the latest Air Tools with Mandrel Collection Systems and Strip Fed “Point and Set” Tool. For the highest productions needs we can offer fully automated tools that allow you to place a box of POP Rivets in the hopper and go forward with your Riveting using the Autoset Tools.

Contact us for more information and a demonstartion. You will be glad you did.

sales@technologycomponents.com

817.923.2900

Stainless Steel Cable Ties

December 30th, 2008

Technology Components Southwest is pleased to bring our customers Stainless Cable Ties and Clamping Devices from Raychem/RPG. Stainless Steel is used when traditional nylon Cable Ties are inadequate. Stainless Steel Cable Ties offer exceptional strength, corrosion resistance and long life span.

Applications include Refrigeration, HVAC, Utilities, Signage attachment, Communications Equipment, Construction, Agricultural, Petrochemical, Ship Building and Transportation.

R-Loc Ties are made from 304 and 316 Stainless Steel. Polyester Coatings are available on all styles of Ties. Many sizes are available from 4″ (100mm) through 40″ (1000mm). Continuous Banding is available to meet your custom length need. Installation includes “cut to length”  followed by “buckling”. Latching is done by Roller Ball or Ladder Style ties with Buckles. Releasable buckles are also available.

Please contact out Texas office for more information. Toll Free 877.923.2900 or  sales@technologycomponents.com

POP 3400 Tool- 4 lbs of “Thunder”

August 7th, 2008

NEW POP® ProSet® 3400 Power Rivet Tool from EMHART®

 Emhart Teknologies continues its commitment to bring exceptional new products to the marketplace.  Today, we announce the introduction of the new ProSet® 3400 Power Rivet Tool which complements the existing ProSet® 1600 and 2500 models.

The ProSet® 3400 tool offers an extraordinary 4,160 lb force in a lightweight configuration. The advanced ergonomic design offers innovative easy-to-operate and easy-to-maintain features.

Every new ProSet® 3400 Tool is equipped with all nosepieces and jaws necessary to set 1/8”, 5/32”, 3/16” and ¼” in all materials including Stainless Steel and High Strength rivets. The comfortable ergonomic design of the 3400 Series offers our users many important advantages including:

·         Highest force-to-weight ratio in its class (993 lbf/lb - 4160 lb force in only 4.19 lb).

·         1.02” (26mm) Stroke.

·         Quick-disconnect Nose Housing and Jaw Case; Easy-to-Service Jaws and Front End components (no tools required!).

·         Quick-disconnect MCS Cup and direction-able air exhaust (MCS model).

·         Two finger, low activation trigger.

·         Innovative left or right, On/Off, 360º swivel air fitting.

·         Spring return for fast and reliable setting cycle.

·         POP® Rivet Presenter, remote mandrel collector system and corner heads compatible.

·         Optional 7.9” extended front end nose housing.

The new ProSet® 3400 series replaces the POP® 5400 tool series which remains available through December 30, 2008.  (Spare parts for the 5400 tool models will be supported for 5 years.)

 Call us Today. We have stock on these tools today. A demo can be scheduled.

817.923.2900

www.technologycomponents.com

 

Bollhoff Products

June 27th, 2008

Bollhoff has many products designed and produced worldwide. Most innovations come from the headquarters in Germany that are developed to bring beneficial solutions to challenging Manufacturing applications.

Wire Routing & Management Designs by ITW Fastex

June 23rd, 2008

Technology Components Southwest is pleased to bring ITW Fastex solutions for managing Wire Harnesses and Wire Bundles to simplify your assembly and bundling of Wire Harnesses.

We offer Bottom Entry Wire Ties for use in thin sheet metal panels. We also offer Snap In Circular Clamps for easy bundling wire routing. Fastex offers more solutions for all of your fastening needs.

http://www.technologycomponents.com/fastex.php

Automation of POP Riveting

February 23rd, 2008

Technology Components now offers Autoset Systems from Emhart POP Rivet. This allows the continous feeding of POP rivets for better efficiencies in manufacturing. See short video at http://www.technologycomponents.com/poprivet.php

Usable in 1/8″, 5/32″ and 3/16″ diameters in all materials.

We would be pleased to review and discuss how to put the Autoset system in your assembly.

Call 817.923.2900