FREDSERT Threaded Insert Technology - In the News and Articles

The Fredsert is a threaded insert patented by the General Dynamics Corporation in 2001. Engineer Fred Wheeler initially designed these inserts for the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV). Wheeler designed the product to meet the unique demands of the EFV program, including: a watertight seal, solid locking to prevent back-out, corrosion resistance in extended saltwater exposure, and the ability to be easily removed and replaced in the field.

Fully automated threaded insert installation significantly improves high-volume fabrication of assemblies produced from aluminum, magnesium, and more. In addition to the superior strength, sealing capability, and customization that Fredserts offer, the ability to fully automate installation also reduces overall process time and cost.

Authored by: Jason Deters Senior Engineer Process & Technology Development General Dynamics Land Systems Sterling Heights, Mich. Edited by Stephen J. Mraz stephen.mraz@penton.com Resources: Fredsert offerings and videos General Dynamics Land Systems Miller Precision Industries For more info on the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle Engineers at General Dynamics Land Systems, Sterling Heights, Mich., faced a challenge when designing the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle for the U.

If asked what keeps a family together, one is more likely to answer - love. Love they say is the binding factor in any relationship or any social institution to stay put together for long. Similarly, in a working environment, there are several components that act as binding agent for keeping thing from falling apart.

Threaded inserts cater to a niche market. To be precise, it handles the insertions and lock ins of components into the mainframe. It is indeed a Herculean task to accomplish, when the threaded inserts are to cater to steel. Threaded inserts are common decorum when you have to fit in bolts.