GFC Engineering Center

About Us
Test and Engineering Services for Fastener Applications

The GFC Engineering Center provides world class test services, technical support, and cost-effective design recommendations pertaining to fasteners and related assembly components. We specialize in fastened joint test development and offer ultrasonic clamp load measurement, torque / tension / compression testing as well as fatigue testing services. Our dedicated applications engineering staff will also provide solutions for your joint design and assembly challenges.

Engineering Center services are available on a contract basis as well as in support of product supplied by General Fasteners and MNP Corporation. Located in Michigan, the Engineering Center Lab is A2LA accredited and has a long history of servicing the Automotive, Heavy Truck, Military, and Industrial markets.

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The Engineering Center's MTS Load Frame

The Engineering Center's MTS Load Frame is capable of fatigue, tensile and compressive load testing up to 50,000 lb.

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“GFC's Engineering team has sped up our design time by recommending joint configurations and alerting us of potential failures.” - Industrial Manufacturer of Special Vehicles