for metric fasteners. back to top The ForceTec Process Step 1. Slide split sleeve over tapered mandrel insert Step 2. Insert retainer into hole Step 3. Insert mandrel through retainer Step... 4. Hold nosecap flush against structure and activate puller Step 5. Remove and discard sleeve Step 6. Install nut back to top ForceTec in Composite The ForceTec system has been... the same puller and PowerPak as our Split Sleeve Cold Expansion system. There are, however, variations in the mandrels, sleeves, nose caps, and other durable tooling. The ForceTec...

Fatigue Technology FTI Bushings Fasteners Fittings Composites Cold Working BUSHINGS : By adapting the fundamental ideas of Split Sleeve Cold Expansion , FTI's bushing installation... installation time COLD EXPANSION: Split Sleeve Cold Expansion is the backbone of FTI's products and processes. This proven technology has been used on commercial and military aircraft...

ForceTec Lite tooling system uses the same puller and PowerPak as our Split Sleeve Cold Expansion system. There are, however, variations in the mandrels, sleeves, nose caps, and other...

and put into production the first machine to manufacture the split sleeve, which made the cold expansion process possible. Development continued, and Boeing subsequently granted FTI... fatigue-testing machines for further research into the split sleeve cold expansion technology. In 1980, the company changed its name to Fatigue Technology Inc. (FTI). FTI continued...

patented GromEx system is a cost-effective method for reinforcing fastener holes in composite materials using a thin interference fit metal sleeve or grommet. GromEx is based...