Which Fasteners?

[New_Crater]

I have a question:

I have to quote a job for a large run of small crates. The crates will be KD to be delivered to a client site then assembled with the clients product and transported out same day. We're going to be on an extremely tight time frame for assembly. I've got most of the logistics worked out but the question is, what is the suggested fastener for this situation?

All opinions are appreciated!

[hardyfastener]

Hello New Crater, Will send you a single sheet entitled Application Sheet. Please fill out and send back to me and I will respond immediately. While waiting for your e-mail please take a look at our web page.

www.hardy-builtfastener.com

We carry all the fastener parts in stock. Can ship immeriately. Instruction on how to use and personal advice is free. I tried to keep this short and simple.

Thanks for your interest in the Hardy-Built Fastener System.
Drew Graham

[New_Crater]

Hi - thanks for responding.

I'm currently at the investigation phase and am not ready to make it more formal. If you could give me more information in this forum I'll be able to share the forum information with other people that are going to be part of this decision.

[Brett from Fasco]

Dear New Crater,

The Scrail fastener might be just the thing for your application since time is of the essence. Scrail fasteners are a crossover between a screw and a nail, and can be used anywhere ordinary screws are used. They are driven with a pneumatic gun, giving them significant speed advantages - you'll be able to drive them in eight times faster than you can bulk screws, or two times faster than ordinary collated screws. That pares your time AND your labor costs significantly. They are also adjustable, so you can make any corrections needed when you assemble your KD'd crates, or even knock them down after the initial shipment for using again - another significant cost savings.

Does this help answer your question? If not, just let me know by reply if you need additional information. I can send you a sample if you would find it helpful, but you can see the details, specifications, and images by going to http://fascoamerica.com/scrail_home/home.php. You can also e-mail direct to sales@fascoamerica.com if you prefer.

Let me know how it goes!

Brett McCutcheon
National Sales & Marketing Manager
Fasco America
800-239-8665

[New_Crater]

Thanks for the responses. We're going to check out Scrail. The order isn't confirmed yet so we're in the investigation phase but your products will be considered.

[hardyfastener]

Which Fasteners? If I knew more about the size, weight of contents, manner of assembly at the customers (nailing using nail guns, wire forms, special fasteners for ease of unloading) I could more easily suggest some alternative fasteners. As you have indicated you will build the container, ship it disassembled to your customer, who assembles it, fills it and reships the loaded container to their customer. There are several methods available. If you would fill out the application sheet available I will get right back to you with some suggestions. e-mail me at sales@hardy-builtfastener.com and I will e-mail the sheet to you. Thank you......

[Brett from Fasco]

Glad to hear your project is progressing well!

If you or your team are in need of any additional advice for the project, I'm happy to assist. Fasco is the sole US distributor for the Beck Fastener Group, so feel free to tap our resources. That's why we're here.

I'm traveling, but will stay tuned to see if you have any further questions as you move forward.

- Brett

[hardyfastener]

Per the previous e-mails: I am available anytime if you wish to contact me for any further information regarding the choice and application of fasteners for your subsequent container order from your customer. Thanks for giving us the opportunity to work with you. Drew

Note: If the containers are for the military, our fasteners have been tested and approved by the US military.