Established 2016
Threaded & Machined Products
11330 Tanyard Creek Drive
Houston, Texas 77040
Engineered for extreme conditions. Built for companies who demand nothing but the absolute best in industrial performance.
The wing of an aircraft is a masterpiece of engineering. It’s the component that defies gravity, generates lift, and guides the machine through the air with grace and precision. But beneath its sleek, aerodynamic skin lies a complex internal structure, a lattice of ribs, spars, and stringers held together by
Hypersonic flight, exceeding Mach 5 (five times the speed of sound), represents the zenith of aerodynamic achievement. From the sleek lines of the X-51 Waverider to the ambitious visions of commercial hypersonic travel, this frontier promises to shrink our world and revolutionize defense. But achieving these incredible speeds isn’t just
Drones, or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), have rapidly transitioned from niche military tools to ubiquitous devices, transforming industries from agriculture and logistics to entertainment and emergency services. This explosive growth is largely fueled by continuous advancements in miniaturization, battery technology, and lightweight design. At the heart of these agile machines,
The aerospace, automotive, and marine industries are increasingly turning to advanced composite materials like carbon fiber reinforced polymers (CFRPs) for their unparalleled strength-to-weight ratios. These materials offer revolutionary possibilities for fuel efficiency, performance, and durability. However, integrating traditional metallic fasteners into these cutting-edge structures presents a unique and insidious challenge:
Mining environments present a unique and brutal combination of stresses that fasteners must overcome: Extreme Static and Dynamic Loads: Mining equipment handles immense weights. Fasteners in bucket assemblies, crushing equipment, shovels, and haul trucks must sustain constant, heavy static loads, compounded by severe dynamic (shock) loads from digging, impacting rock,
In aerospace, “leak” is a four-letter word that can trigger alarms, delay launches, and compromise safety. From hydraulic systems and fuel tanks to environmental control systems and engine components, seals are the unsung heroes, silently containing fluids and gases under extreme conditions. While the design and material of an aerospace
The equipment used in the petroleum and natural gas industries is exposed to a brutal combination of factors that can lead to rapid fastener degradation: Extreme Pressures: Bolted connections must contain hydrocarbons under immense pressure, sometimes thousands of pounds per square inch (psi). Any leak can lead to catastrophic failure,
Welcome back to the Cyclone Bolt blog! In our journey through the world of fasteners, we’ve explored the critical importance of bolt grades, the strength of materials, the resilience of coatings, and the specialized applications of studs and anchors. Yet, there’s one humble component in almost every bolted assembly that
In the world of engineering, specifications are the bedrock. They define the materials, dimensions, and performance metrics that ensure a product meets its intended purpose. However, when it comes to fasteners and seals, especially in high-stakes industries like aerospace, automotive, and heavy machinery, simply meeting specifications is often not enough.
