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Attachment Insert

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This high performance self-drilling insert for plaster board (partition, lining, ceiling) is delivered with a self-tapping screw, forming two parts (cap and toggle) produced in a single casting operation. The parts are connected by four 0.9 mm diameter pins, which...

Bathroom faucet – Delta Faucet

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The Delta Faucet’s construction is known as shell technology. It features a die-cast zinc cover, or escutcheon, over a brazed copper and brass assembly. The thin zinc cover is much more uniform than brass; it provides near net shape die casting with tolerances of...
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Central Console

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Utilizing zinc alloys to create this part allowed for outstanding control of each step and parameter involved in the full process, from design to final part to achieve, to achieve the perfect design. With die casting, the same surface quality and appearance could be...
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Channel and T-shape

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This two-piece holder was developed for a precision scientific instrument. Both castings have detailed features requiring tolerances of +/-0.00025 in. Extrusion could not be used because it could not hold the tolerances, while CNC and wire EDM were not cost effective....

Closure ring overhead shower RAINFINITY

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In the field of sanitary technology, extremely high demands are placed on the surface appearance, resistance and dimensional stability of the assemblies. A high standard of haptics conveys a high-quality feeling. With the casing of the Rainfinity overhead shower, the...
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Door Brake

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Automatic closing mechanisms for swing doors have to be adjustable and brake the movement of the door. The mechanism must be strong, resistant, reliable, and compact enough to be housed in a casing. Pressure injected zinc alloy casings offer undeniable advantages,...

Escutcheon for overhead shower for Grohe Rainshower series

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The award-winning component is a large-scale application of die-cast zinc as a shower head. The large surface area of ​​the cover rosette component of an overhead shower for the GROHE Rainshower series in connection with a galvanic surface treatment places special...
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Ezi – Fill Fuel Dispenser

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Its strength, tolerance for accurate detailing, non-corrosive properties compared to aluminium, and production speeds (faster than plastic) made die cast zinc the obvious solution when it came to the manufacture of Unicast’s “Ezi – Fill” fuel dispenser. Manufactured...
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High Tension Cage

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This part is a device component warranting the operators security during intervention on high-tension lines. The reasons behind choosing zinc alloy include the product’s complex tool design, the combination of thin wall casting and rigidity, and the dimensional...
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Housing & Frame

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The elements of this equipment (TYCAS) were created to detect the positions of approaching aircraft according to new security norms of the IATA. The process proved to be more economical compared to traditional machining despite limited series and to pressure die cast...

Motorcycle indicator housing BMW R18

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For many, the BMW R18 brings back memories of the old days – cruising alone on winding roads, a comfortable ride and good road holding. The vehicle has to have a certain solid and sonorous appearance. With the R18 model, BMW is addressing the buyers of a Harley...
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Panel Nut – Ignition Switch

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Ignition switch corrosion was the source of customer frustration and concern. Standard panel nuts, like the ones used to secure the ignition switch to the riding mower control panel, are made of stamped steel. The die cast company’s technical staff proposed changing...
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Paper Feeding Guide for Thermic Printer

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The anti-magnetic character of the zinc alloys combined with the economic advantages of the production process win over the press formed steel sheet and aluminium profiles.
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Q-LOK cleat fastening system – MacNeill Engineering/Worldwide

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Initially, the Q-LOK design was all plastic for low-impact sports. However, for high-impact sports such as soccer and football, the added strength of zinc alloy was necessary to meet impact requirements. Die cast zinc provides the receptacles with superior corrosion...

Remote car release key, design elements

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People carry this cast part with them in many variations: a design element of the car key. The demand for a high-quality look, an appealing, cool feel and the requirements for a robust, largely scratch-resistant surface led to the decision to use zinc as a material....
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Roof-Bolt Wedge Anchors

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When the AKZO Salt Company had problems getting roof-bolt wedge anchors from its malleable-iron foundry supplier, it opened the door for zinc alloy. Mine management set out to find an alternative source for these vital parts, but they were unable to find another...
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Subframe and Carriage

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The three parts of this design form a subassembly that measures the thickness of ophthalmic lenses before edging. The frame ensures the palpate lever guidance in the ophthalmic glass machine tool. Then, the glass is machined with the contour note during the palpate...
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Threaded Connector, Moss Joiner

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This product is a cylindrical zinc pressure die cast component with an internally die cast thread that functions to tighten the fitting on an outdoor water hose. Zinc alloy no. 3 was chosen because of its stiffness and bright finish that is unaffected by ultraviolet...
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Traffic Light Housing

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Together, these two parts form a protective casing for the internal components of traffic lights. The material properties provide protection against vandalism and have much longer lifetimes than polymer materials. Due to thinner sections, they are also lighter than...