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The following pages in this catalog detail the vast number of
“off the shelf ” fasteners available from ARP. However, it’s impor-
tant for you to know that a significant amount of ARP’s business
comes from the development and manufacture of custom fasten-
ers. For example, many top Formula 1 and IndyCar race teams
and constructors have come to rely on ARP for a myriad of special
purpose fasteners. Many of these have been developed on a pro-
prietary basis, and we cannot go into details about “what” is being
manufactured for “whom” by ARP. But suffice to say that ARP
has established a reputa-
tion within the racing
industry for doing cut-
ting edge R&D and
following it up with
fasteners made to the
most stringent quality
control standards on the
planet. ARP also “pri-
vate labels” a number
of special fasteners for
various manufactur-
ers in the performance
industry.
ARP can custom manufacture fasteners from nearly a dozen dif-
ferent materials, with tensile strengths ranging from 170,000 PSI
to over 310,000 psi. By way of example, we have made cylinder
head studs for the same application from 8740 chrome moly, our
own ARP2000 and L19.
The bottom line is that because of ARP’s extensive in-house
R&D and manufacturing capabilities, the firm is in a position
to design and build fasteners on a custom basis. Serious inqui-
ries from members of the high performance industry are always
welcome. Look to ARP to provide effective solutions to all your
fastener needs!
YOU CAN GET ARP FASTENERS
MADE TO YOUR REQUIREMENTS!
One of ARP’s best-kept “secrets” is the company’s deep
involvement in the manufacture of titanium fasteners. As a
matter of fact, ARP’s metallurgist, Russ Sherman, literally
“wrote the book” when he developed the original procedures
for the heat treatment of the most popular titanium alloy in
use today (Ti6Al-4V), and presented the research data to the
American Society for Metals. Sherman’s procedure of solution-
treating, warm processing and aging brings the titanium to
strength levels never before achieved, and has also been instru-
mental in setting new standards for the aerospace industry.
This particular titanium alloy and process lends itself well
to a number of racing applications, including head studs and
accessory fasteners. Of course, the primary advantage of using
titanium instead of steel is weight; titanium is about 40%
lighter. The material ARP uses has a tensile strength of 180,000
psi, comparable to heat-treated chrome moly – but about half
the weight.
ARP stands ready to manufacture titanium fasteners cus-
tom-made to your specifications. Contact our Special Projects
Dept. at
805-525-1497
.
Custom-Made ARP Titanium Studs & Bolts
8740 ARP2000
L19
