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We manufacture a complete line of stitching pins, locks, thread repair inserts, kits with tooling and accessories for you to use to create dependable, durable repairs.  These innovative products are possible because of advances in machinery technology and the ingenuity of our development team.  Metal stitching has become a true craft that can be learned and performed well.  

We manufacture and sell products covered under US Patent No. 5,417,532; US Patent No. 5,379,505; US Patent No. 5,499,892; US Patent No. 5,562,371; US Patent No. 5,944,303; US Patent No. 6,071,051; Australian Patent No. 684525; Russian Patent No. 2137581.   Additional US and international patents are pending.

Metal Stitching pins

We manufacture over 30 different stitching pins.  There are two distinct types of stitching pins:  L Series and C Series.  They come in several diameters and thread lengths.  To learn about each pin's capabilities, please review our stitching pin page where you will find information about each of the different diameters and thread styles.  These special stitching pins are used daily by hundreds of repair technicians around the world to perform engine block crack repairs and cylinder head crack repairs. Cylinder head repair to automotive and large industrial cylinder heads is a very large market for us. Sealing leaks and re-creating strength is very cost effective and reliable.

 

Locks

We manufacture 8 different lock sizes.  No matter what your application, from a small automotive block to a large extrusion press, we have a lock to suit your needs.  When you need to recreate structural strength and integrity, our locks will get the job done.  Read about locking devices on our About Locks page.  To learn about each lock's capabilities, please review our lock page where you will find specific information about each size.  Our lock design can pull the crack together and create the highest possible amount of strength in the repair. Rather than making a hole pattern by chiseling like the method used in the old metal locking process, we utilize a high precision drill fixture to make the hole pattern completely by drilling, to receive the locks in order to assure the best and strongest possible repair.

 

Thread Repair Inserts

Say goodbye to threaded hole problems!  All of our thread inserts are based on the C Series Spiralhook™ thread geometry for the OD.  These inserts restore both the needed strength and new threads at the same time.  Many sizes are available, including aluminum spark plug inserts.  We manufacture many styles including matching inserts for the Ford Triton 4.6, 5.4 and 6.8 engines. It is now possible to upgrade the entire engine to fully threaded spark plug holes if the cylinder heads are removed from the engine.  In-frame repairs can also be made with the same repair kit.  Read about these wonderful products on our Thread Repair Inserts page and you will learn about each size we manufacture.  This is not a flimsy coil insert or another form of a common key locking insert with standard and incomplete external thread profile. Only Full-Torque thread replacement insert will add strength instead of removing strength of the surrounding metal. This is a product that will exceed your expectations.

 

Kits

There are many kits available to you.  All of them are discounted from the total individual item price.  To determine the best kit for your needs, read through all the information on our site, think about the type of parts you repair (or want to repair) and consider the financial investment you want to make.  You can get your feet wet with a mini-stitching pin kit for a little under $200 US or you can buy the Industrial Kit, add some tooling, and end up spending over $8000.00 US.  And, of course, there's everything in between.  Take your time and review our Kits section.  Give us a call or send an email with your needs and we will help you pick what will work best for you.  We know there's a lot of products and sizes to choose from; we're happy to help.

 

Tooling/Accessories

Among our tooling and accessories are an array of pneumatic tools to speed your repairs, right angle close quarters tooling that gives you flexibility, and a marvelous set of independent magnets for crack inspection.  We also have a cutting fluid that works for both cast iron and aluminum, heat-conductive sealants, various organizers, and a tremendously efficient work center.  And much, much more.  Please check out all the tools and accessories you can use to perform faster, more efficient repairs in our Tooling/Accessories section.

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