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The Story of PSM International
2015
2016Designed and patented the MOLD-FORMTM, a cold formed steel insert.
Wuxi plant relocated to new production base.
1962~19701977
1982
2000
2002
Established manufacturing operations in Wuxi, China, and a facility expansion was completed in 2006.
Acquired BAS.
2010
AUTOMOTIVE OTHERINDUSTRY
2012
Designed and patented the innovative TRI-STEP® insert.
2014
2015Designed and patented the GRIPFORM® high strength nuts.
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Gradually established a Global sales network including Europe, USA, Japan & South Africa..
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1962~19701977
Designed the Sonic-Lokinsert for use into plastic material.
The first Technical Center was built in the town of PSM’s beginning, Willenhall, UK.
and a facility expansion was completed in 2006.
Established first overseas manufacturing site in Taiwan.
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Established under the name of Precision Screw Manufacturing.
Designed and patented the Anchor Rivet Bush (ARB) for use into sheet metal.
The company name transitioned from PSM Fasteners Ltd. to PSM International.
TECHNICAL CENTERSTECHNICAL CENTERS
MANUFACTURING SITESMANUFACTURING SITES
UK, China, Taiwan,
Japan, USA
Global Platform
MANUFACTURING SITESMANUFACTURING SITES
SALES & OPERATIONSSALES & OPERATIONS
JOINT VENTURESJOINT VENTURES
China, UK, Taiwan
Europe, USA, China, Taiwan,
Singapore, Hong Kong
Sweden, Italy, Japan, Australia
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PSM International: Pembroke, UKPSM International: Wuxi, China PSM International: Ohio, USA
PSM Total Fastening Solutions
Automotive and Consumer Renewable MedicalIndustrial
Our Experiences
Automotive and Transportation
Consumer Electronics
Renewable Energy and Power
Home Appliance
MedicalIndustrial Others
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Technical Strength
Products
Technical Centers
Engineering Experience
Core Competency
Production&
Delivery
Industry Applications
Project Management Communication
Quality
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We provide exceptional local technical support, application engineering, project management, and customer
service, all held to the consistently high PSM International standard.
Delivery
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Engineering
Representatives
Application
Engineering Services
Technical Lab
Services
R&D
Strength
• Local support
•• Concept design review
•• Pull-Out testing
•• Regional Technical Centers
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Technical Strength
• Application review
• Product selection
• Technical support
• Problem solving
• Project team involvement
• On-site product training
• Application analysis
• Custom design
• Product development
• Customer drawings
• 3D Models
• Sample manufacture
• Prototype manufacture
• Test Reports
• Torque testing
• Customer product testing
• Hardness testing
• Microscopic analysis
• Thermal Cycling
• RoHS analysis
• X-Ray material analysis
• Salt spray testing
• One-stop fastening solution
• Highly skilled engineers
• Customer specific designs
• New material research
• Standard range development
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Customer Drawings Material Testing MachinesFastener Performance Testing
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Production Capability
Single Spindle Machine Sorting Machines Davenport
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CNC Sample ManufacturingMikron Cold Heading
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Inserts For Plastic
SONIC-LOk®
Ultrasonic or heat installation
TECH-SONIC® & HEAT-LOK®
Heat installation into thermoplastic
MOLD-FORMTM
Cold formed steel insert
Insertfor
Plastic
Automotive Inlet Manifold Headed
Sonic-Lok M6 & Compression Limiters
AutomotiveFront End Module with
Sonic-Lok inserts & Compression Limiters
TRI-STEP®
The unique aluminum inserts
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MINI-TECH®
Range of inserts(M1-M2.5)
FLO-TECH®
Designed for moulding- in
FIN-LOK®
Cold installed inserts
PRESS-LOK® & BANC-LOk®
Expansion inserts
Plastic
PADHelical Knurled Insert M1.4
Notebook ComputerSonic-Lok M2.5 & M3
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Sheet Metal Fasteners
SELF-CLINCHING NUTSSimple press fit bush using a concept of material displacement, giving a flush finish.
FLANGEFORM® NUTSHigh-strength captive fastener for thin sheet metal.
Fitness Equipment Tube with GRIPFORM
FLANGEFORM® STUDSHigh-strength captive fastener for thin sheet metal.
GRIPFORM® NUTSThreaded fasteners with unique performance features.
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AutomotiveVarious FLANGEFORM studs used to
attach seat cushion to frame
finish.
SELF-CLINCHING STUDSFlush head and high performance versions.
SELF-CLINCHING STAND-OFFCaptive spacers for sheet metal.
Window Regulator In Door Modules with Pulley Stud
ANCHOR® RIVET BUSHESHeavy duty bush for installation by riveting, includes a spacer version.
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PULLEY STUD®
A patented design used in automotive window regulator assemblies within a car door.
FLANGEFORM®
Advantages
Brief Description
FLANGEFORM® is a high strength captive fastener system ideal for thin gauge sheet metals. With a proven history of product
enhancement combined with cost reduction, FLANGEFORM is widely accepted and used within the automotive, appliance,
electronic and most recently the solar industries. FLANGEFORM are available in both nuts and studs from sizes M4 to M12
and in equivalent unified ranges.
• High strength attachments
• More robust than clinch fasteners
PV Tracker usingFLANGEFORM:
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• More robust than clinch fasteners
• Attachment flexibility
• Exceptional resistance to bending moment
• Ideal for use with thin gauge materials
• Eliminates problems associated with weld nuts
• Lower installed cost vs. other fastening solutions
• Simple, low cost tooling
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Installation is quick, using low-cost manual or automated tooling. Multiple fasteners can be installed with a single press stroke.
FLANGEFORM: PSM1S-C04-PQ7-CPSM1S-C05-PQ7-CPSM3SC-C04-PQ7
Direct Screw Fixings
TMP SERIES
Designed for use in thermoplastics, its key features include a profiled thread root to assist the plastic flow, a 30°flank angle to reduce boss bursting forces and an 8°pitch angle.
TMS SERIES
The cutting notch combined with the profiled thread root provide low installation torques whilst the special thread
Automotive Radio & Heater controls with
TMP screws
Morphy Richards Sandwich Toaster with
TMS screws
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provide low installation torques whilst the special thread form provides high stripping torques when used in thermosetting materials.
TMA SERIES
Designed to provide an effective screw fixing in light alloy materials with low installation torque and high stripping torque.
TMS screws
Automotive Magnesium Cross
Car Beam with TMA screws
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Compression Limiters
• Prevents damage to host component
• Helps to prevent creep and retention of
compressive force within joint
• Clearance holes used as a datum feature
• Custom designs to suit all application and
assembly requirements
• Can be supplied as a compression limiter plus
Advantages
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bolt assembly
Applications
Electric Vehicle Battery
Sunroof
Pedal Box
Air Manifold
Timing Belt Cover
Fuel Rail
Grab Handle
Thermostat Housing
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Fastening Solutions on Smart Watch
PLUG
BAND PIN &
SCREW
MOLDING INSERT
CROWN
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SCREW
BUCKLE
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Other Products
Self-tapping inserts
Special threaded inserts Custom pins Custom compression limiters
Special Machine screw Cold-formed inserts
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Miniature special parts Cold-formed stud Quarter-turned screw
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① Multi-track outlet vibratory feed bowl, one bowl can supply four feed heads.
② Escapement unit to control
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Automatic Feed Systems
② Escapement unit to control release of nuts down flight tube.
③ Flexible flight tube with quick release connectors for easy detachment.
④ Air blast fires nut down tube.
⑤ Feed head carries up to 3 nuts at any one time
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nuts at any one time
⑥ Spring loaded jaws hold only one nut, detected by a sensor. Holding pin prevents following nut from entering jaws.
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(Closer look at the escapement unit)
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• Capable of feeding nuts and studs
• Suitable for manual, progression, transfer
presses or in robotic cells
Automatic Feed Systems
presses or in robotic cells
• Constant monitoring of fasteners ensures
a dependable process
• Able to feed ‘top-down’, ‘bottom-up’ or
from the side
• Robust, repeatable and reliable
performance
Stud Feed Head
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Nut Feed Head
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• High accuracy insertion (+/- 0.15mm)
The most cost-effective method of installing FLANGEFORM® is
through automatic feeding with total savings up to 50% compared
to weld nut attachment costs.
Automatic Feed Systems
VISIBLE costsPiece-part cost
The ‘Iceberg’ effect – purchase price is NOT a fastener’s real cost!
total 50% saving
Weld nut ‘FLANGEFORM’ nutVS
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HIDDEN costsHigh energy attachment costs
Work in progress
Quality issues
Consumable items- copper
Environmental- fumes
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Quality Certifications
ISO14001 Certificate TS 16949 Certificate ISO 9001 Certificate
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PSM International constitutes a statement of commitment to consistently provide high-quality
products and services with emphasis on our dedication to improve performance and reliability.
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• Quality management systems under the highest industry standards
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Cost Saving Methodology
Rich Knowledge and Experience
Strong Technical Strength
Quality and Time-to-market
Extensive Product RangeRich Knowledge
and Experience
Over 80 years of
Cost Saving Methodology
Reduced cost in
Strong Technical Strength
Worldwide Technical
Quality Assurance
Quality management Patented time-proven
Extensive Product Range
Why PSM International is the Partner of Choice
• Never-ending improvements
• Smooth cooperation and efficient communication across the company
Over 80 years of company history
Hundreds of projects across 23 countries
Expertise in 3C and Automotive industry
Experience in solving fastener challenges
Innovative designs
Reduced cost in manufacturing and distribution
Value-added service to save overall cost
New TRI-STEP inserts reduce total cost up to 30%
Worldwide Technical Centers to provide on-site service
In-house testing in all spectrum
R&D capability with innovative minds and new products
Solutions and products
Quality management
Communication across company
Dedicated project team to meet customer needs
Complete quality system to meet standard and specific compliance requirements
Patented time-proven products with high performance
Customer-specific products
Products to suit a full-range of materials and assembly methods
Fast response to custom products
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