Fastener Technology International - December 2007/January 2008 - (Page 21)

Tom Haig The Magni Group, Birmingham, MI, USA, nominated Tom Haig of Magni Industries, Detroit, MI, USA, for his development of the Magni 565 coating system, “The single most popular and widely used fastener coating in the demanding automotive industry.” Complying with the automotive industry market demands for long-term corrosion resistance using chrome-free technology with no increase in cost, Tom Haig’s Magni 565 coating system has been systematically implemented on a worldwide basis at virtually every car and truck manufacturing company. The key to Tom Haig’s development was the discovery of a combination of chrome-free anti-corrosion pigments that control the oxidation of zinc plating, or base coats, and the steels used in the manufacture of fasteners. Tom Haig’s Magni 565 coating system controls corrosion beyond 15 years in the severe corrosion environments common to passenger and military vehicle underbody applications for coated fasteners. These are bolts and nuts of the complete size range required for structural chassis fasteners as well as threaded fasteners for exterior hardware attachments. With the development of Magni 565, Haig was also able to achieve each manufacturer’s unique torque/tension requirements for automated high-speed assembly line conditions by including internal lubricants. As a result of this, no oil or post-coating sealers are required for use with Magni 565. The coating’s friction is consistent following multiple rundowns, in addition to being environmentally friendly and multiple-year durable. The other key design goal for Tom Haig was creation of the liquid rheology to achieve the thixotropic properties that are essential for the coating of fastener threads. These physical ter coverage of sharp dihedral thread crests and improved adhesion and chip resistance in order to accommodate the bulk processing that is common to the fastener industry and power tool installation operations. Tom Haig is a Team Leader on the Research Tom Haig, the developer of the Magni 565 coating system. Fastener products coated with the Magni 565 coating system developed by Tom Haig. and Development staff at Magni Industries. He has been employed at Magni Industries for 12 years and is a Chemical Engineering graduate from the University of Toledo in Toledo, OH, USA. The Magni Group understands corrosion and its cost to the global economy. The company has underscored its commitment to the industry by making investments in people, equipment and technology. At Magni, sales, research and manufacturing personnel work together in cross-functional teams. As a result, answers and solutions to customers requirements come faster and more efficiently. The company’s coatings industry. www.themagnigroup.com Continued December 2007/Fastener Technology International 21 http://www.themagnigroup.com

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Fastener Technology International - December 2007/January 2008 Contents Editorial Calendar Industry News 5S – Turbocharged Lean House Cleaning: Principles and Practices for Creating an Efficient Workspace Corporate News Mechanical Properties – Part 7: Strength & Ductility in Bending FTI Technical Achievement Awards — Class of 2007 The Heat Treatment of Fasteners — Practice Melt Shop Provides More Efficient Titanium Wire & Rod Production Spotlight On Simulation Comparing Preparation and Calibration Techniques for Ultrasonic Bolt Tension Measurement – Part 2 Future-Oriented Testing Equipment Wire Handling Roundup What’s Happening at the IFI? Product Showcases Machinery Product Showcases Quality Education & Training in 2008 Fastener Focus Quality Checks on Retaining Rings: Your Recipe for Success Straight From The Show: NIFS/WEST Spotlight on Plastic Fasteners Competence in Stainless Steel Pick More Orders in Less Time With Slotting New Fastener, Drive Systems & Insert Join a Proven Product Line ASTM Update on Fastener Test Methods – The Bolt Doctor Column Advertisers’ Index Classified Advertisements Editorial Index

Fastener Technology International - December 2007/January 2008

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