Bandy Manufacturing

Bandy Manufacturing is a maker of standard and custom hinges for the aerospace industry. The company is based in Burbank, California. It also makes hinge pins and other hinge parts.

Gerry W. Bandy founded the company in 1953. The goal was to make good hinges for the fast growing aircraft industry. The company says it now makes more than 100,000 hinges a year. It says its work is based on more than 70 years of experience.

The site lists aerospace hinges, MS standard hinges and MS pins among its products. MS means military standard. The parts go into commercial, defense and business aviation platforms around the world. The company says it supports almost every type and class of military and commercial aircraft and aerospace vehicle. It also serves some non-aerospace uses.

Bandy uses its own drilling processes to make long hinges with very tight tolerances. A tolerance is the small amount a part is allowed to differ from its plan. The company works in titanium, aluminum, stainless steel and bronze. It says each hinge and hinge part is inspected against plans built from its long experience.

The company says it wants to be the most responsive supplier in its market. It lists short quote times and delivery lead times as key aims. It also offers help with prototyping and development. Other services include design for manufacturability feedback and advice on material choice. Design for manufacturability means shaping a design so that it is easier to make.

In December 2024, Novaria Group bought Bandy Manufacturing. Novaria describes itself as a family of companies in the aerospace and defense market. Bandy says it plans to invest and add capabilities as part of that group. It also says it is improving technical support and service for customers.

The Bandy Manufacturing website has the company history, terms and conditions for purchase and a contact page. The contact form has options for general and vendor enquiries.