Story ID: 341 Click Bond LoMas
Click Bond Reveals Lightweight Screw
By: Samantha Cartaino
Caption: The LoMas hollow steel screw, lighter than equivalent titanium screws, is kicking off a range of lightweight components from Click Bond.
Word Count: 169
  
Carson City, Nevada-based fastener supplier Click Bond is launching its new LoMas screw at this year’s Farnborough Airshow. The product is an A286-grade stainless steel screw that is up to 50 percent lighter than alternatives and 17 percent lighter than titanium counterparts. The LoMas Screw will initially be available in 10 to 32 thread in 15 lengths from 0.250 to 2.00 inches with a variety of coatings.
  
The design of the LoMas Screw is hollow and features a washer that reduces parts count and decreases the risk of debris. Its dual-drive design allows both internal NAS 1800 and external hex head capabilities. 
  
According to Click Bond, the LoMas Screw can provide weight savings for aircraft and other weight-sensitive products. The company said this product is just the beginning of a new line of components.
  
Ralph Strahan, director of engineering at Click Bond (Hall 4 Stand A34), said, “We’re very quickly developing the LoMas screw into a family of parts with different configurations, different threads and different hardware.”