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E-Z LOK, a leading manufacturer and master distributor of threaded inserts for metal, plastic and wood, has launched a multiple length coil assortment kit.
E-Z Coil ™ thread repair kits include all the essential items you need to install, and repair tapped holes in softer metal materials such as mild steel and aluminum.
Although economy and standard E-Z Coil™ installation kits were already available, the new multiple length kit allows customers to have a variety of different length inserts on hand along with the tools to install them.
The multiple length repair kits include three different length coil inserts with the same thread size (1D, 1.5D and 2D), as well as the drill, STI tap, installation tool and tang break tool.
Each of these new coil kits are offered in metric and inch threads.
For more information, please contact:
Kyle Lindsly-Roach, Director of Sales & Marketing
E-Z LOK
240 E. Rosecrans Ave
Gardena, CA 90248
USA
Phone: 310-323-5613 x221
klindsly@ezlok.com
www.ezlok.com
E-Z LOK is a leading manufacturer and master distributor of threaded inserts for metal, plastic and wood. Inserts for metal include solid wall and helical wire-thread inserts, while inserts for plastic feature press-in and ultrasonic/heat stake designs. Those for wood are die-cast zinc alloy in hex drives for softwood and brass knife threads for hardwood. A variety of kits are available and feature installation tools, drill bits etc.
E-Z LOK is a third-generation family owned and operated company. Founded in 1956, it primarily sells North American OEM’s, end users and the DIY market through local, regional and national industrial distributors.
E-Z LOK, a leading manufacturer and master distributor of threaded inserts for metal, plastic and wood has expanded their E-Z Fin™ brass threaded inserts for soft wood, thermoplastics and thermoset plastics.
Also known as Finserts, they offer a blend of strength and precision for thermoset plastics. Designed with one, two or three OD fins that distribute stress over a greater surface area to minimize the possibility of cracking and protect against thread erosion, Finserts are available with internal thread sizes ranging from #6 to 5/16.
Finserts for thermoplastics are specifically designed to integrate seamlessly with thermoplastic components, ensuring a reliable bond that can withstand the demands of various applications.
Installation in thermoset plastics requires nothing more than a straightforward press-in action. The design ensures a smooth insertion process, making them ideal for a variety of applications.
Installing Finserts into thermoplastics is a straightforward process that ensures components benefit from enhanced durability and thread integrity. Designed to be installed “cold”, the brass threaded inserts are pressed into placing using anything from a simple hand tool to an arbor press.
When used for thermoset plastics, their innovative design significantly reduces the risk of damage like splintering, a common issue. They are synonymous with durability, providing a firm, lasting connection that enhances the longevity of the plastic products they are used in. Easy installation saves time and effort. These inserts are suitable for a wide range of applications within the thermoset plastic industry, from small-scale projects to large industrial uses.
The brass threaded inserts for thermoplastics ensure a secure, tight fit that significantly reduces the risk of thread stripping. In addition, Finserts are engineered to distribute load evenly, minimizing stress on the base material and extending the lifespan of the component. Their compatibility with a wide range of thermoplastics enhances design flexibility, enabling the use of lighter, more cost-effective materials without compromising strength.
For more information, please contact:
Kyle Lindsly-Roach, Director of Sales & Marketing
E-Z LOK
240 E. Rosecrans Ave
Gardena, CA 90248
USA
Phone: 310-323-5613 x221
klindsly@ezlok.com
www.ezlok.com
E-Z LOK is a leading manufacturer and master distributor of threaded inserts for metal, plastic and wood. Inserts for metal include solid wall and helical wire-thread inserts, while inserts for plastic feature press-in and ultrasonic/heat stake designs. Those for wood are die-cast zinc alloy in hex drives for softwood and
brass knife threads for hardwood. A variety of kits are available and feature installation tools, drill bits etc.
E-Z LOK is a third-generation family owned and operated company. Founded in 1956, it primarily sells North American OEM’s, end users and the DIY market through local, regional and national industrial distributors.
Kyle Lindsly-Roach, Director of Sales & Marketing, recently shared his thoughts on several topics pertaining to the fastener industry, including current trends, new designs, additive manufacturing, the manufacturer and distributor relationship, as well as the company’s most innovative product.
Discussing insert trends, he noted that there is an increased demand specifically for inserts used in plastics and additive materials. This is attributed to the rise of 3D printing/prototyping and the movement towards lightweight materials.
While new designs may be needed today, Lindsly-Roach believes that “…many times existing designs and products are able to work in new materials.” This is true for carbon fiber and composite materials, as thread cutting type inserts traditionally used in plastic/wood can work.
The impact of additive manufacturing on E-Z LOK can’t be overstated, as it’s lead to continued expansion of inserts for plastics/additive materials as well as creating new ones.
Regarding the nature of the manufacturer and distributor relationship, he stated that the relationship hasn’t changed much and that E-Z LOK and many other manufacturers rely heavily on distribution partners to ensure their products get to market.
Lastly, Lindsly-Roach commented that the company’s most important product remains the one that E-Z LOK was founded on nearly 70 years ago: the threaded solid wall inserts for metal, also known as E-Z LOK inserts. “This product is easier to install, and higher performance than the helical coil type inserts. It also presents a good middle ground of price versus performance when looking at it compared to key locking inserts for metal.”
For more information, please contact:
Kyle Lindsly-Roach, Director of Sales & Marketing
E-Z LOK
240 E. Rosecrans Ave
Gardena, CA 90248
USA
Phone: 310-323-5613 x221
klindsly@ezlok.com
www.ezlok.com
E-Z LOK is a leading manufacturer and master distributor of threaded inserts for metal, plastic and wood. Inserts for metal include solid wall and helical wire-thread inserts, while inserts for plastic feature press-in and ultrasonic/heat stake designs. Those for wood are die-cast zinc alloy in hex drives for softwood and brass knife threads for hardwood. A variety of kits are available and feature installation tools, drill bits etc.
E-Z LOK is a third-generation family owned and operated company. Founded in 1956, it primarily sells North American OEM’s, end users and the DIY market through local, regional and national industrial distributors.
E-Z LOK, a leading manufacturer and master distributor of threaded inserts for metal, plastic and wood, has hired a new sales representative firm in the Southwest area.
Located in Scottsdale, Arizona, Desert Distribution covers Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada and Utah. The entire line of E-Z LOK products will be sold by the Desert team comprising Jo Ann Morris, David Palmquist and John Wachman. Desert currently handles a wide assortment of fastener lines.
Jo Ann Morris
Jo Ann Morris, the company’s Managing Partner, studied Business at Arizona State University. She has 32 years of experience in the fastener industry, working with fastener distributors, manufacturers and OEMs. Morris’ first job was at Copper State Bolt & Nut Company, as their Regional Sales Manager. She started working at Desert Distribution in 2014 as a Sales Business Development representative. Morris also serves as Marketing Director for the Fastener Training Institute.
David Palmquist is the Sales Manager in California. He has 27 years of fastener experience in manufacturing, outside processing and application engineering. Palmquist previously worked at ND Industries, serving as Manager and General Manager.
John Wachman is the Founding Partner, having started the company in 2001 to provide professional sales representation for engineered fastener and component suppliers.
David Palmquist
Discussing what led Desert Distribution to partner with E-Z LOK, Morris said, “Our core strength is selling proprietary, engineered components and fasteners to all markets. E-Z LOK’s unique designs on inserts to repair threads supplement and complement our other products.” Palmquist added that E-Z LOK offers a quality product that fills a void in the market. Wachman was attracted to E-Z LOK quality and service. He added, “We are impressed with their management team’s honest approach to addressing customer needs.”
Desert Distribution offers sales support, product training and OEM development to distributors, manufacturers and end users, including DIY businesses.
The responsibilities of these sales representatives include generating new business, product training and sales support, marketing and application support on behalf of the manufacturers the company represents.
John Wachman
Morris and Palmquist enjoy working with the team at E-Z LOK and anticipate bringing growth, new brand awareness and business opportunities to their new principal.
Wachman wants to increase E-Z LOK’s business by bringing in new customers to provide sustainable growth.
Regarding his thoughts on this new partnership, E-Z LOK Director of Sales & Marketing, Kyle Lindsly-Roach said, “We are excited to partner with Desert Distribution for the Southwest territory. John, Jo, and David have long been involved in the fastener industry and bring a wealth of knowledge and connections in the growing Southwest market. We look forward to the opportunity to work together and continue to grow the territory.”
For more information, please contact:
Kyle Lindsly-Roach, Director of Sales & Marketing
E-Z LOK
240 E. Rosecrans Ave
Gardena, CA 90248
USA
Phone: 310-323-5613 x221
klindsly@ezlok.com
www.ezlok.com
E-Z LOK is a leading manufacturer and master distributor of threaded inserts for metal, plastic and wood. Inserts for metal include solid wall and helical wire-thread inserts, while inserts for plastic feature press-in and ultrasonic/heat stake designs. Those for wood are die-cast zinc alloy in hex drives for softwood and
brass knife threads for hardwood. A variety of kits are available and feature installation tools, drill bits etc.
E-Z LOK is a third-generation family owned and operated company. Founded in 1956, it primarily sells North American OEM’s, end users and the DIY market through local, regional and national industrial distributors.
E-Z LOK, a leading manufacturer and master distributor of threaded inserts for metal, plastic and wood has created a drive tool assortment kit containing a variety of sizes.
Drive tool assortment kit
While these drive tools were already offered individually, as well as in insert kits, this new offering brings everything together in one kit. According to Kyle Lindsly-Roach, Director of Sales & Marketing, “We decided to offer this assortment kit based on customer feedback indicating that having all of the sizes in one package would be highly beneficial.”
Made from steel, these tools are used to install slotted E-Z LOK threaded inserts like Solid Wall inserts for metal and Knife Thread inserts for wood. Furthermore, all drive tools in the assortment kit fit in standard power tools. Kit drivers can be used to install inserts with internal threads from #6 to 3/4 and M3 to M16. They’re ideal for maintenance departments, machine shops and manufacturing facilities.
Regarding the importance of this product launch, Lindsly-Roach said, “We hope that it will offer an easier way for our customers to access all of the tools needed to install our Solid Wall and Knife Thread inserts in one place.”
The drive tool assortment kit will be available for sale early next year through E-Z LOK’s distribution partners.
For more information, please contact:
Kyle Lindsly-Roach, Director of Sales & Marketing
E-Z LOK
240 E. Rosecrans Ave
Gardena, CA 90248
USA
Phone: 310-323-5613 x221
klindsly@ezlok.com
www.ezlok.com
E-Z LOK, a leading manufacturer and master distributor of threaded inserts for metal, plastic and wood, introduced Grant Govel as their Business Development Representative. Since his appointment in July, Govel has worked to generate new business opportunities.
Grant Govel
A graduate of Penn State University, he received his Bachelor of Science in Business Economics. He has a unique 30+ year blend of technology (hardware and software), finance, marketing and industrial experience, with substantial experience in new business generation and client retention.
Throughout his career, Govel honed his sales and customer service skills in various industries including computers, scrap metal, paving and lighting. His responsibilities included finding new customers (through cold calls, emails and networking), acting as the first point of contact for customers, developing proposals, managing inventory and closing the deal.
In his role at E-Z LOK, Govel mostly enjoys, “… interacting with clients and prospects [and] helping them find solutions and savings to their manufacturing needs.”
Kyle Lindsly-Roach, E-Z LOK Director of Sales & Marketing looks forward to all the ways Govel can expand E-Z LOK’s business, stating, “Grant is a dynamic sales executive and business leader with strong communication skills that produce positive results. His track record proves he’s committed to ensuring customer satisfaction and continued company growth.”
For more information, please contact:
Kyle Lindsly-Roach, Director of Sales & Marketing
E-Z LOK
240 E. Rosecrans Ave
Gardena, CA 90248
USA
Phone: 310-323-5613 x221
klindsly@ezlok.com
www.ezlok.com
E-Z LOK, a leading manufacturer and master distributor of threaded inserts for metal, plastic and wood has expanded its E-Z Press™ line with stainless steel and brass inserts, while E-Z Sonic™ added stainless steel inserts.
These inserts are designed for post-molding installation in thermoplastic materials such as: acrylic, polypropylene and PVC. Features include tapered or straight designs, installation with a heat drive or ultrasonic horn, superior torque and pull-out resistance, inch or metric threads, tapered design and single vane and straight design in flush or flanged configuration.
E-Z Sonic™ heat staking inserts for thermoplastics work well with 3D printing applications and products made from similar materials. They require heat generation to melt the plastic around the insert for proper installation. Meanwhile, E-Z Press™ threaded inserts for plastic are designed for both thermoset plastics and thermoplastics. Available in flush, flanged and reverse slot, they are created specifically for “cold” installation using anything from a rubber mallet to an arbor press.
Straight E-Z Sonic™ Ultrasonic inserts allow for thinner boss walls. Flush heat stake permits installation even with or below the material surface, while flanged inserts are ideal for electrical connections or for additional pull-out resistance in reverse installations. Furthermore, E-Z Sonic™ straight ultrasonic threaded inserts feature a lead-in pilot to facilitate installation and are available from #2 to 3/8.
Tapered E-Z Sonic™ Ultrasonic inserts are designed to reduce installation time, particularly in production runs, while maintaining outstanding performance characteristics. Internal threads from #2 to 3/8 and M2.5 to M6 are available.
For more information, please contact:
Kyle Lindsly-Roach, Director of Sales & Marketing
E-Z LOK
240 E. Rosecrans Ave
Gardena, CA 90248
USA
Phone: 310-323-5613 x221
klindsly@ezlok.com
www.ezlok.com
E-Z LOK is a leading manufacturer and master distributor of threaded inserts for metal, plastic and wood. Inserts for metal include solid wall and helical wire-thread inserts, while inserts for plastic feature press-in and ultrasonic/heat stake designs. Those for wood are die-cast zinc alloy in hex drives for softwood and brass knife threads for hardwood. A variety of kits are available and feature installation tools, drill bits etc.
E-Z LOK is a third-generation family owned and operated company. Founded in 1956, it primarily sells North American OEM’s, end users and the DIY market through local, regional and national industrial distributors.
E-Z LOK, a leading manufacturer and master distributor of threaded inserts for metal, plastic and wood has purchased a LOCTITE® machine.
According to Director of Sales & Marketing, Kyle Lindsly-Roach, “We decided several years ago that bringing LOCTITE® application in-house would allow us to more efficiently and cost effectively apply the coating.” E-Z LOK purchased the machine nine months ago. It applies LOCTITE® to the external threads of the solid wall inserts, which proceed through a curing oven. Afterwards, the inserts are ready to use.
Having the machine at E-Z LOK’s Gardena, California headquarters, brings several benefits. Not only does the company save time by no longer using outside processers but they can apply the LOCTITE® in a semi-automated fashion, thus increasing their throughput.
Discussing its importance, Lindsly-Roach said, “LOCTITE® is an integral part of our company’s hallmark E-Z LOK inserts for metal, as it is this adhesive that holds the insert in place once installed.”
For more information, please contact:
Kyle Lindsly-Roach, Director of Sales & Marketing
E-Z LOK
240 E. Rosecrans Ave
Gardena, CA 90248
USA
Phone: 310-323-5613 x221
klindsly@ezlok.com
www.ezlok.com
E-Z LOK is a leading manufacturer and master distributor of threaded inserts for metal, plastic and wood. Inserts for metal include solid wall and helical wire-thread inserts, while inserts for plastic feature press-in and ultrasonic/heat stake designs. Those for wood are die-cast zinc alloy in hex drives for softwood and brass knife threads for hardwood. A variety of kits are available and feature installation tools, drill bits etc.
E-Z LOK is a third-generation family owned and operated company. Founded in 1956, it primarily sells North American OEM’s, end users and the DIY market through local, regional and national industrial distributors.
E-Z LOK, a leading manufacturer and master distributor of threaded inserts for metal, plastic and wood, recently attended the Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association (STAFDA) convention, November 10-12, in Nashville, Tennessee. Bringing together industrial supply chain and construction leaders, the yearly convention connects members who participate in educational programs and seminars. The trade show attracts leading manufacturing, distribution and representative agencies within the industry.
The company exhibited a variety of inserts for metal, wood and plastic, as well as all of the accompanying kits for these inserts. Given that STAFDA is a member-only show and the only one that some E-Z LOK customers attend, the products are very niche and not often used.
Kyle Lindsly-Roach, Director of Sales & Marketing, was pleased with the show. “Overall, the show was good, although booth traffic was down compared to last year. However, we did have some good conversations, and several high-quality connections were made.”
Regarding his expectations for next year, Lindsly-Roach said, “We hope the next show continues to bring opportunities for us to connect with current and potential distributors for our products.”
For more information, please contact:
Kyle Lindsly-Roach, Director of Sales & Marketing
E-Z LOK
240 E. Rosecrans Ave
Gardena, CA 90248
USA
Phone: 310-323-5613 x221
klindsly@ezlok.com
www.ezlok.com
E-Z LOK is a leading manufacturer and master distributor of threaded inserts for metal, plastic and wood. Inserts for metal include solid wall and helical wire-thread inserts, while inserts for plastic feature press-in and ultrasonic/heat stake designs. Those for wood are die cast zinc alloy hex drives for softwood and brass knife threads for hardwood. A variety of kits for the above inserts are available and feature installation tools, drill bits, etc.
E-Z LOK is a third- generation family owned and operated company. Founded in 1956, it primarily sells through local, regional, and national industrial distributors.
E-Z LOK, a leading manufacturer and master distributor of threaded inserts for metal, plastic and wood, just announced it will begin to build out a portfolio of both pull-out and torque out test data for the inserts it offers. The announcement was made by Kyle Lindsly-Roach, Director of Sales & Marketing at the company’s Gardena, California headquarters.
The company’s initial plan was to use a third-party lab to test the performance of E-Z LOK inserts in various materials. However, E-Z LOK ultimately decided it would be more cost effective and beneficial if they brought the testing equipment in-house because it allows them to complete testing at their own pace, as well as perform testing on future products. This decision was made in the first quarter of 2024 as a way for the company to build a more complete library of test data for their users. Carver Engineering/Labs in El Cajon, California is building the machines, which are up and running at E-Z LOK as of early October 2024.
Insert pull-out strength is tested by installation in various test blocks of materials (plastic, wood or metal) and threading a bolt into the insert. Then, the bolt is pulled upwards until the insert is pulled out of the material. The insert testing machine records the value. The torque out machine measures the torque the insert can withstand before spinning out of the material, breaking the fastener or stripping the threads of the insert.
Available on the E-Z LOK website, the data will be housed under the “Resources” section with links for specific product groups. Additionally, the company will create PDFs of the testing data on a product group basis.
Commenting on its significance, Kyle Lindsly-Roach, Director of Sales & Marketing said, “It is a great resource that helps engineers and customers who are designing bolted joints, and want to know the approximate pull-out and torque values they could expect to see in their applications.”
For more information, please contact:
Kyle Lindsly-Roach, Director of Sales & Marketing
E-Z LOK
240 E. Rosecrans Ave
Gardena, CA 90248
USA
Phone: 310-323-5613 x221
klindsly@ezlok.com
www.ezlok.com
E-Z LOK is a leading manufacturer and master distributor of threaded inserts for metal, plastic and wood. Inserts for metal include solid wall and helical wire-thread inserts, while inserts for plastic feature press-in and ultrasonic/heat stake designs. Those for wood are die cast zinc alloy hex drives for softwood and brass knife threads for hardwood. A variety of kits for the above inserts are available and feature installation tools, drill bits, etc.
E-Z LOK is a third- generation family owned and operated company. Founded in 1956, it primarily sells through local, regional, and national industrial distributors.
