Month: August 2017

An external audit by an accredited register has proved that AccuTrex has met all of the requirements of AS9100 and is now an AS9100 registered company. As an AS9100, ISO 9001 and ITAR registered company AccuTrex strives to exceed industry expectations to quality and safety. AS9100 is a standardized quality management certification for the aerospace
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The WCCF is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2012 Charles C. Keller Excellence Award for Corporate Philanthropy are CentiMark Corporation (large category) and AccuTrex Products (small category). Both companies will be recognized for their generosity at the WCCF’s annual Philanthropy Banquet on Thursday, November 15. Named in honor of Founding Trustee and past
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There are few companies that understand the meaning of the word “service” quite like AccuTrex Products. From serving customers … to serving our country … and the community, AccuTrex employees share a passion for helping others that truly sets them apart. In fact, this leading manufacturer of custom shims, gaskets, stampings, and washers has maintained
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The ISO 9000 family of standards is among the most widely implemented in the industry. It is not the only quality management system (QMS) available to businesses, but it has been adopted globally and is the certification of choice among major purchasers. Reasons For A Registration Quality management and control are essential no matter the
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As many in the manufacturing industry already know, shims can be an essential component in equipment design. Made from a wide range of materials including metals and plastics, these pieces are inserted between two surfaces to align or adjust the fit of the two surfaces. These components perform the equivalent function of propping up a
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Sometimes the tiniest elements of a piece of equipment can be the most powerful component in the system. They can be completely unassuming and nondescript, yet have a large impact on the function, performance, and longevity of a piece of equipment. Shims are such components, easy to overlook but with the potential to greatly reduce
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Shims, an integral component in equipment and parts design, are widely used across industries. They are powerful tools with lasting effects on many industrial processes. They can even change the outcome of professional races. Shims at the 2014 IndyCar Race According to Racer, Team Penske, a racing team that has competed in the IndyCar, Nascar, and
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Custom AccuPeel® Laminated Polyimide Shims AccuPeel® laminated polyimide shims are a proprietary offering from AccuTrex Products, Inc. They are made from a laminated polyimide shim stock that provides a host of beneficial properties. The AccuPeel® shims are manufactured to the standard AMS-DTL-22499 Composition 6 polyimide. Popular brands for polyimide film include Apical®, manufactured by Kaneka, and Kapton®,
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Sealants are used in conjunction with gaskets, or other joining pieces to help reduce the risk of leaks or breaks in the connection. Applying the right sealant helps ensure that your application will withstand the highest pressures and temperatures approved for that sealant. Often, a sealant will be used reactively – added to a connection when a
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Some materials will release gas or vapor when placed in a vacuum. This is called outgassing. The gas or vapor can be absorbed, dissolved, or frozen, and creates a challenge to maintaining a clean area in high vacuum environments. Designing in regards to outgassing is especially crucial in the aerospace industry. Outgassed products can condense
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Designers and engineers know that it’s rarely feasible to merely weld two components together and be done with the process. Most connections need to be disassembled, whether the parts have to be removed for service or for replacement. As a result, some versatility is required in the design. Therefore, two of the most common connecting
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Under the perfect conditions most sealants will perform proficiently to keep parts in place or to restrict air and liquids from escaping/entering. Unfortunately, perfect conditions are rare in many industrial situations and when temperatures start climbing, pressure increases as well. In order to avoid dangerous and costly situations, it is crucial to use the correct sealant in
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At AccuTrex Products, Inc., we greatly value our customers. Our line of products, including shims, gaskets, shim stock, and washers, are useful in numerous applications across a variety of industries. AccuTrex is now proud to offer a number of products from Deacon Industries, the “high temperature sealant specialists.” These new products diversify our offerings, opening up a
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The United States Military has a long history of working with people in their formative years. As a result, the experience instills in veterans many values and principles that can be transferred and applied to many aspects of life. These principles and lessons also easily extend to working at a company. 1. Leadership The Military
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With over 100,000 square feet strategically located in Lancaster, South Carolina, the Precision Parts Division of AccuTrex Products, Inc. is equipped to provide you with the custom sheet metal fabrications, machined parts and assemblies that you need. We have all the state of the art equipment and technical expertise necessary to produce your job in-house and to
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