Spring-Fast Military:  Overview

Cage Code: 0HES0

Spring-Fast Mil Spec Grommets protect wires and cables from chafing and arcing.

Key Benefits

  • Superior performance:  encapsulated spring steel core outperforms plastic (MS21266 and BACG20Z) grommets.
  • Snap on installation lowers costs 49% vs. grommets with glue.  Watch the 4 min. video below.
  • Improves efficiency 9.5x – due to fewer steps in workflow.
  • U.S. Dept. of Defense and FAA approved per NASM 22529/1, NASM 22529/2.
  • National Stock Numbers per Federal Supply Code 5325.

Applications

In service worldwide on numerous tactical platforms: helicopters, fighter jets, military transports, a variety of naval ships and Dept. of Defense (DoD) ground based missile systems.

  • Airframe Structure
    -Lightening Holes
    -Wing Ribs
    -Tail Section
    -Bulkheads
  • Tactical Vehicles
  • Auxiliary Power Units
  • Avionic Instruments
  • Seating
  • Dashboards
  • Radar Systems
  • Flight Refueling

Features

The old nylon grommet with glue is old, inefficient and costly.  DTi has a better way.

  • Encapsulated with a steel substrate
  • Snaps on in seconds with finger pressure cutting total install costs by 49%
  • Installs continuously and is very flexible for use on straight edges and sharp inside and outside corners
  • Self locking with strong retention
  • 2- or 4-axis flexibility fits single/multi-plane applications including small inside/outside radii
  • Chemically resistant to most hydrocarbons, Skydrol immersion, salt spray, shock and vibration resistance
  • Across the product life cycle its ease of application, use and removal will consistently save time and money
  • Customization available

Spring-Fast Process Benefits

  • Significant reduction in installation steps and time
  • No special handling, training or special gear
  • No toxic adhesives/VOCs – a green solution with no clean up or Haz-Mat issues
  • No fixturing during curing
  • No delays waiting for the adhesives to cure
  • No long term embrittlement of the nylon grommet itself
  • No adhesive degradation over time

Key Specifications

  • NASM22529 qualified  FAA approved
  • UL94 V-0 compliant Flammability Rating
  • NAVAIR per 01-1A-505-1 (…/2)
  • RoHS compliant
  • Temperature Range -40ºF to 185ºF  (-40ºC to 85ºC)
  • Flammability FAR 25.601, FAR 25.853, MIL-STD-202F
  • Voltage Breakdown 60 Hz 1500 V
  • Salt Spray Testing MIL-STD-202F
  • Sheet thickness 0.02” (.5mm) to 0.25” (6.4 mm)
  • Factory discrete cut lengths  or some factory precut lengths of:
    -25 ft. (7.6 m)
    -100 ft. (30.5 m)
    -500 ft. (152 m)
  • Tools available: Installation roller, full by-pass shears, castle removal, measuring scale, go/ no-go sizing gauge, cutter cart
  • Customization /Private branded kits available