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RITE-SHIELD^™

Fast-Rite International Unveils Rite-Shield™: Next-Level Corrosion Protection for Metal Products

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