Ramco Specialties, Inc., a provider and producer of critical components, recently announced that it has invested in new part formers in Ohio, which will allow the company to begin producing cold-formed pipe nuts. Pipe nuts are important parts of automotive construction, particularly in engine cradles, frames, rails and chassis. The new cold-formed pipe nuts will be available with…
Ramco acquires new CNC equipment
Ramco Specialties, Inc., a provider and producer of critical components, recently announced that its Michigan facility has expanded its machining capabilities, adding new tight-tolerance CNC equipment. Ramco Michigan’s latest acquisition is an Okuma dual-turret with gantry load production machine, which will machine parts from net shapes. The Okuma Gantry Loader is a built-in solution for…
Ramco expanding in Ohio and Michigan to increase domestic production
Ramco Specialties, Inc., a provider and producer of critical components, has announced the groundbreaking at its Ohio-based headquarters for expansion of its current facility by 50,000 square feet. The addition will be exclusively for manufacturing, creating more than 210,000 square feet in manufacturing, engineering, and office space. The construction is expected to be completed in…
Eight key fastener innovations from 2021
Another year, an ongoing pandemic. 2021, much like the year before it, included its share of challenges. Supply-chain delays, product (and employee) shortages, and varying state restrictions continued to affect most in the industry. In-person events and trade shows were scheduled and then rescheduled. Local and global business and economic disruptions forced many companies to…
Ramco invests in new part formers to extend its production capabilities
Ramco Specialties, Inc., a provider and producer of critical components, recently announced that it has invested in two new, six-station part formers — with diameter capabilities of 48 and 30mm. The six-station, 48mm part former is equipped with a forging load of 1,000 tons, with a two kick-out stroke that produces parts up to…
Ramco offers advanced quality and testing processes
Ramco, a provider and producer of critical components, is committed to meeting and exceeding expectations. This means supporting customers with fastener choices and manufacturing to ensure the ideal part is used with the correct application. The company’s quality and testing process includes functional checks, material testing, and steps to maintain 100% quality assurance for each…
Ramco’s Strux Clinch Nuts are ideal for aluminum applications
Although innovations are moving forward in steel and all metals, aluminum remains a popular choice for many fastening applications in auto making — and particularly when it comes to weight advantages and flexibility. Ramco, a provider and producer of critical components, offers a go-to choices for these applications: clinch and pierce nuts. Ramco’s certified Strux…
Ramco offers new line of weld nuts for ultra-high strength steel applications
Ramco, a provider and producer of critical components, has developed an innovative line of weld nuts designed to assist stamping companies and OEMs with thin, ultra-high strength steel applications. Initially developed for boron steels, the new nut has enhanced weld projection geometry designed for extra stability during high-current welding. They are ideal for floor pans,…