Shur-Lok Co

Shur-Lok – Aerospace Fastener Innovation and Custom Solutions Since 1951

Core Services & Expertise

Shur-Lok designs and manufactures quality fasteners delivering solutions for the most challenging aerospace applications. Founded in Los Angeles, California in 1951 by Frederick W. Rohé, this fastener innovation leader has developed thousands of proprietary aerospace fastener designs over seven decades, many of which have become industry standards.

Now part of Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC Fasteners Division), Shur-Lok operates from two facilities in Irvine, California, plus Shur-Lok International S.A. in Belgium, serving aerospace customers worldwide.

The company specializes in barrel nuts, bearing locknuts, expandable diameter fasteners, sandwich panel inserts, fluid fittings, locked studs and inserts, advanced composite inserts, and custom-fit innovative solutions for aircraft manufacturers and defense contractors.

Geographic Reach & Capabilities

Shur-Lok maintains precision manufacturing facilities at 2541 White Road in Irvine, California, with additional operations supporting global aerospace programs through its international presence. The company’s facilities handle both large and small volume production runs, providing flexibility for prototype development through high-rate manufacturing.

Shur-Lok’s worldwide organization enables aerospace customers to access fastener engineering expertise locally while benefiting from standardized quality systems across all locations.

The company’s manufacturing capabilities support aircraft assembly operations globally, with particular strength in complex fastening applications where ordinary fasteners cannot meet performance requirements.

Industry Credentials & Partnerships

Shur-Lok’s dominance in key fastener product lines stems from early patents awarded to founder Frederick W. Rohé, establishing technical foundations that continue driving innovation today. As part of Precision Castparts Corp., Shur-Lok operates under aerospace quality management systems ensuring fasteners meet stringent industry requirements.

The company’s exceptional problem-solving expertise has made Shur-Lok a trusted partner for aircraft manufacturers and aerospace parts suppliers requiring custom fastener solutions. Shur-Lok’s proprietary designs address unique challenges in composite structures, fluid systems, panel assembly, and structural connections where standard hardware proves inadequate.

The company’s Continuous Improvement Program emphasizes employee involvement in producing quality products through reduced variability, cost control, and process optimization.

Client Benefits & Advantages

Key Capabilities:

• Barrel Nuts: Specialized fasteners for aircraft structural assembly and maintenance applications
• Bearing Locknuts: Self-locking fasteners preventing loosening under vibration and thermal cycling
• Expandable Diameter Fasteners: Variable-diameter solutions for challenging installation environments
• Sandwich Panel Inserts: Composite structure fastening systems for honeycomb and foam core panels
• Fluid Fittings: Aerospace-grade hydraulic and pneumatic connection systems
• Locked Studs and Inserts: Permanent fastening solutions for high-load structural applications
• Advanced Composite Inserts: Specialized hardware for carbon fiber and composite airframe structures
• Custom Fit Innovative Solutions: Application-specific fastener engineering for unique requirements

Shur-Lok’s team-based approach to quality ensures every employee participates in building excellence into finished products. The company’s Continuous Improvement Program stresses employee involvement in producing quality fasteners every time, with teams exploring new methods to reduce costs without compromising performance.

This culture of innovation and quality has earned recognition and praise from aerospace customers requiring fasteners that exceed industry standards.

When ordinary fasteners won’t do, Shur-Lok provides extraordinary resources. The company’s 70+ years of aerospace fastener experience enables engineers to specify proven solutions or collaborate on custom designs addressing unique application challenges.

Quick Facts:

• Founded: 1951 (70+ years of aerospace fastener innovation)
• Location: Irvine, California (two facilities) plus Belgium operations
• Parent Company: Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC Fasteners Division)
• Employee Count: 201-500 employees
• Specialization: Custom fasteners for high-technology aerospace applications

Contact Details

Address: 2541 White Rd, Irvine, CA 92614, USA
Phone: 1 949 474 6000
Email: sales@shur-lok.com
Website: www.shur-lok.com

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