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We have decades of experience of working with a number of major automotive manufacturers to produce fastening solutions, cold forged
and screw machined parts to their specific requirements. Below you will see two examples of customised solutions we have supplied into
automotive industry.

We also have a standard range of high performance, self locking nuts.
CN/CF 70 Self locking, high quality, one-piece bearing nut
All the benefits of the standard Nylstop nut, with the additional benefit
over a typical bearing nut of one-piece installation speed. No need for
costly and time-consuming extra parts, reducing installation time.
MHT
A conical shaped nut – where the diameter of the upper part of the
nut is slightly reduced. Six vertical slots will open gradually whilst the
nut is screwed onto the bolt. The elasticity provided by the particular
shape of the nut will ensure the required locking torque.
PH
Small, thinwall, lightweight, self locking and extremely strong.
An Aerospace quality nut which is useful when space and
weight are at a premium.
DHE Series
12 point nut – allowing very high torque control.
Ideal for difficult to reach applications.
For further information on the range visit
www.afssimmonds.net.

The Simmonds®
Product Range

Automotive Case Studies
Contact

Case Study 1
A world renowned car manufacturer was looking for a new brace supplier after the previous supplier withdrew
from production as it could no longer meet the required price target using its hot forge process.

We saw the opportunity to meet the clients’ product and cost requirement by utilising our
cold forging capability and engineering expertise.
After a few weeks of constant process analysis and development, we found the right
method to produce the desired product and meet the specified price objectives.
We did this by using sophisticated forging software to optimise the design of the
product and also to increase the lifetime of the forging tool.
Our expertise also succeeded in reducing the products’ weight by 20% through the mechanical cold forging process without affecting the performance of the product.
The client was so pleased with our solution that they are expanding the use of Simmonds cold forged braces across their product portfolio.

Case Study 2
A well known car manufacturer was looking for a nut solution to reduce the risk of fastener
loosening on the wheel axle application in the event of general degradation; the original
request was for a nut with integrated special washer.
Not only did we develop a specific nut with special washer in order to fulfil the clients initial
requirements, but, also managed to reduce the cost per part against the original cost target
offering a resistant thin fragmented washer solution.
Additionally, we delivered useable prototypes for the client to put through a full and intensive
vehicle test, proving the nut was meeting all the clients’ stringent requirements.
Taking it further, we have now been able to offer a new innovative nut solution to the client,
without cost impact.
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Alcoa Fastening Systems
St Cosme Operations,
9 rue de Cressonnieres
72110 Saint Cosme en Varais
France

Alcoa Fastening Systems
Kelkheim Operations,
Industriestr. 6
65779 Kelkheim
Germany

Tel: +33 (0) 2.43.31.41.00
Fax: +33 (0) 2.43.31.41.41

Tel: +49 (0) 6195-805-0
Fax: +49 (0) 6195-2001

Email: info@afssimmonds.net
Web: www.afssimmonds.net

Email: info@afscamloc.net
Web: www.afscamloc.net

Alcoa Fastening Systems
Telford Operations,
Unit C, Stafford Park 7
Telford TF3 3BQ
England

Alcoa Fastening Systems
Montbrison Operations,
BP 84,
42602 Montbrison Cedex,
France

Tel: +44 (0) 1952 290011
Fax: +44 (0) 1952 204670

Tel: +33 (0) 2.43.31.41.26
Fax: +33 (0) 2.43.33.18.02

TS 507118-000

ISO/TS 16949:2002

FM 500661

EN 9100:2003

Email: info@huckfasteners.net
Web: www.afshuck.net

The braces are welded onto the engine brackets to hold the engine in place.

Email: info@afssnep.net

FM 50061

AS 9100 Rev. B

EMS 500663

ISO 14001:2004

Disclaimer:
The information contained in this publication is only for general guidance with
regard to properties of the products shown and/or the means for selecting such
products, and is not intended to create any warranty, express, implied, or statutory;
all warranties are contained only in AFS’s written quotations, acknowledgments,
and/or purchase orders. It is recommended that the user secure specific, up-todate data and information regarding each application and/or use of such products.

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