RITE-SHIELD^™

Glendale Heights, IL, March 15, 2024 — Fast-Rite International, a pioneer in providing innovative solutions for industrial fasteners and metal products, proudly introduces Rite-Shield™, a revolutionary Multi-Layer DIP Spin coating engineered to combat corrosion in outdoor environments.

As the OEM OPTIMIZER™, Fast-Rite International specializes in driving component cost savings through custom-engineered solutions while optimizing spend management. With extensive knowledge and experience, they enhance the performance, efficiency, and profitability of OEM operations and products.

Rite-Shield™ features several key advantages including its DIP SPIN APPLICATION method and WATER-BASED CHEMISTRY, ensuring both efficiency and environmental friendliness. Rite-Shield effectively safeguards against hydrogen embrittlement by minimizing the infiltration of hydrogen atoms into the base metal, thereby bolstering the structural integrity of the treated metal. With a remarkable success rate of less than 1% in preventing HE-induced failures, Rite-Shield stands as a dependable solution for corrosion protection, ensuring lasting durability without compromise.

One of Rite-Shield’s™ remarkable features is its capability to address a WIDE RANGE OF COEFFICIENTS OF FRICTION, providing tailored solutions for diverse applications. Its consistent performance even under elevated temperatures ensures reliable protection against corrosion.  To enhance UV protection, Fast-Rite offers an additional proprietary top coat, which further protects against environmental conditions.

With a proven track record, Rite-Shield™ surpasses industry standards, offering up to 2000 hours of white rust per ASTM B117 and ASTM D5894-21 testing protocols. Moreover, it fully COMPLIES WITH REACH, ROHS, and all CE DIRECTIVES, emphasizing Fast-Rite International’s commitment to quality and regulatory compliance.

“We’re thrilled to introduce Rite-Shield™ to the market,” said Matt Sulimowski, Director of Operations at Fast-Rite International. “With its advanced formulation and exceptional performance, Rite-Shield™ sets a new standard for corrosion protection in outdoor environments. We’re confident that this innovative solution will deliver unmatched value to our customers.”

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RIVLOC^™

RIVLOC™ comes in a full line of inch and metric sizes in steel, stainless steel, 316L stainless steel, and aluminum. The RIVLOC™ technology of fastening and assembly is widely used in many applications.

• Commercial vehicles, public transport, special vehicles, rail vehicles
• Electrical and electronic products, high and low voltage switchgear
• Food processing industry, ovens, juicer, snack bar
• HVAC equipment, air conditioning fan, boiler,
• Office furniture, cash register, desk, chairs, photocopiers
• Construction and civil engineering, street decoration, greenhouse
• Leisure facilities, rock climbing walls, cruise ships, swimming pools

RIVLOC^™ Advantages

• Blind rivet nuts and studs are the most versatile solution for adding a strong reusable internal or external thread to thin-walled work pieces, and keep an aesthetic appearance
• Compatible with all substrates (steel, magnesium, aluminum, plastics, composites)
• Corrosion protected – no additional finishing is required after setting, even with coated or painted components
• Safe & eco-friendly solution
• No fumes (no exhaust needed)
• No heat
• No heat impact on application surface treatment
• No deformation (no material resistance)
• No pollution
• No risk to the operator