Zip Lok® is the quickest mechanically locking fastener system ever designed.
It allows users to easily push fastener components together to create a secure mechanical lock without twisting. It provides the axial load bearing capability of other fasteners with added assembly speed and ease of installation, and can be released rapidly via the Fullerton Torque Driver®.
Zip Lok® the ideal solution for applications where speed, flexibility and strength are crucial.
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The global market for hydrogen fuel cells is expected to grow from $7.5 billion in 2022 to $19.5 billion in 2027 at a growth rate of 21%. As hydrogen becomes more widely used as a vehicle fuel, there will be a need for a fuel transfer coupler that can be used by the public, similar to a gas pump. The Zip Lok® Hydrogen Coupler, which was originally conceived for use on the proposed Moon Base, meets the high application and safety requirements needed for everyday use. The coupler is a simple and efficient device that will enable the safe transfer of hydrogen fuel to vehicles, without the fear of escaping gases. Learn more about Zip Lok®'s fuel coupler applications here.
Zip Lok® is the "push on" solution the airframe industry has been waiting for. It performs well under vibration, helps workers with installation in tight locations where threads may not be visible, and eliminates the need for other locking devices, such as washers and safety wire. Previous iterations of the design have been proven to save lives and prevent catastrophic failures in flight. Learn more about Zip Lok® aircraft panel fasteners here.
Four specially designed ZIPNUTS were used to connect the "HAND/HOLD" to the Wide Field/Planetary Camera during the recent Hubble repair flight STS 61. This version of the ZIPNUT™ was the "ON-OFF" version, enabling Astronaut Jeff Hoffman to rapidly connect and disconnect the "HAND/HOLD" with ease. The connection was critical. Failure of the ZIPNUT™ would have been catastrophic - the ZIPNUT™ performed flawlessly, increasing NASA confidence in the ZIPNUT™ technology. Read more about Zip Lok®'s potential space applications here.
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Install and lock aircraft panels in place with less effort.
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Simple fastener design for a range of applications.
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Create a safe, locking, airtight seal in seconds with Zip Lok® Flexible Thread Technology.
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NASA lists Flexible Thread Technology in it's official safety policy (NPD 8700. 1).
Inventor of Zip Lok®
Robert has spent decades exploring the possibilities of Flexible Thread Technology. His innovations and consultation has helped make significant strides in aerospace efficiency and safety.
Past Work and Relevant Documents
Consulting Project With BoeingConsulting Project With NASASale of Flexible Thread Technology to NASAPatents
Patents Held“I don't know what London's coming to — the higher the buildings the lower the morals.”