GFC Engineering Center

Test Capabilities
Torque / Tension Test Systems

  • Ability to dynamically monitor torque, angle, time, speed, load, and friction coefficients
  • Wide range of DC electric tools for accurate and tightly controlled fastener installation
  • Portable equipment available for in-plant product trials, tightening strategy development and assembly verification
  • Ultrasonic clamp load measurement for true in-place load at time of installation and anytime during the life of the assembly
  • Scanning Electron Microscope with EDS capability
  • MTS 810 Material Fatigue Test System 250 kN Capacity


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Engineering Center Scanning Electron Microscope

The Engineering Center's Amray 1000B Scanning Electron Microscope with Noran EDS assists with precise failure mode analysis and analysis of raw material contamination.


"…is very responsive, always accessible, and will bend over backwards if he has to assist us…nothing but great feedback from many of our engineers here." - Heavy Truck Industry fastener buyer