Applications
AERONAUTICS AND AEROSPACE
CRAFTECH Metal Solution involvement in supplying components to the aerospace industry goes back many years. We have carried out a lot of work for manufacturers of cockpit control panels and pilot seats. We have made parts that go into aircraft instruments and displays, as well as electrical connectors for the aviation industry. We are a great sub tier supplier. We specialize in machining non safety critical components used in seating, galleys, interior trims, fittings and instrumentation. We are confident machining in varying grades of aluminium, plastic, stainless steel, brass, bronze and copper.
AGRICULTURE AND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS
Leveraging on the efficiency of our professionals, we are involved in producing an extensive range of Brass Agricultural Machine Parts for agriculture and heavy equipments. These products are fabricated using high-grade material and latest machines, which ensure the durability of the products. The products offered by us are in compliance with the international quality standards. Along with the quality-approved products, we also provide customization.
APPLIANCES
Working together with leading appliance manufacturers, CRAFTECH Metal Solution manufactures critical components in new residential and commercial clothes dryer steam application. Brass nozzles and housings are extremely reliable and offer long life and performance. CRAFTECH Metal Solution provides an array of brass and copper components and fittings to the commercial appliance market. Our unique high-speed forging process, high-precision machining capabilities and use of custom alloys are just a few ways we aim to serve this industry. Designed for use in coffee brewing equipment, dispensing and vending machine applications, these fittings are manufactured in free cutting brass and can be assembled with a collate and food grade ‘O’ ring. All beverage dispensing products are produced in FDA compliant materials, making them especially suitable for potable liquids.
AUTO INDUSTRIES
CRAFTECH Metal Solution tends to specialize in quick turnaround supply of components in the event of vehicle production line stoppage. Examples are door pins, wiper arm pins and mechanical parts for small motors.
BEVERAGE AND FOOD
Knowledge of connection technology and material advantage, allowed CRAFTECH Metal Solution to help improve the assembly techniques used in one customers commercial ice machine manufacturing process. Streamlining production and reducing material cost improved the bottom line.
CONSTRUCTION
Hydraulic fittings, barb fittings and general steel components are regularly produced by CRAFTECH Metal Solution , many of which are treated before supply to customers.
DEFENCE INDUSTRIES
CRAFTECH Metal Solution provides a consistent, high quality service that our customers can rely on for their defence and military machining requirements, within this highly regulated market. We work closely with design, R&D, manufacturing engineers and procurement teams to ensure we accommodate all project requirements both on time and on budget. Our skilled teams have the ability to machine from hard copy drawings, 2D and 3D electronic files, and regularly work with manufacturing and project engineers to re-engineer military components from samples. We supply components to the military and defence sector in various grades of brass, aluminium, engineering plastics and stainless steel.
ELECTRICAL INDUSTRIES
We supply and manufacture a wide range of components into the electrical industry. These can be small pins and sockets, connectors or large fuse blocks which are all machined on our comprehensive range of machining centers. Due to the applications, these are commonly manufactured from copper and brass and can be plated in various finishes to suit the specific customer’s requirements.
ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIES
Customers in the electronics, computing and lighting industries rely on CRAFTECH Metal Solution to manufacture a wide variety of items such as printed circuit board stand-offs, special screws, turned plastic parts, LED housings, fixtures and fittings. Because of our extensive machining knowledge and understanding, clients in the electronics and computing industries come to us from all over the world. We owe our success to our highly dedicated team, the genuine interest we pay on every project and the time we take to understand our customers’ exact project requirements. We have been working with Electronics companies who offer products to a range of different markets including High-voltage, Aerospace and Communication markets for many years. Whether your requirement is CNC or manual, milled or turned, CRAFTECH Metal Solution has the knowledge, expertise and equipment to meet your needs. We are confident machining in varying grades of aluminium, plastic, stainless steel, brass, bronze and copper.
RENEWABLE ENERGY AND SOLAR INDUSTRIES
The renewable energy sector is a market that CRAFTECH Metal Solution have in relative terms only just started supplying into. With RKIC focus being on the environment, the renewable energy sector will play a key part in the future progression of the company. We welcome enquiries for products related to this sector, from water conservation to wind turbines.
PLASTIC RUBBER MOULDING INDUSTRIES
CRAFTECH Metal Solution produces components for Plastic industries. Components like, Brass Inserts, Brass Moulding Inserts, Brass Knurling Inserts, Brass bushes, Brass Rings, Brass knurled Inserts and many more types of brass inserts.
PLUMBING – COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL
CRAFTECH Metal Solution participates in emerging markets and partners with the best. Specialty machined brass components are provided to the PEX industry which includes plumbing, radiant heating and fire suppression. A considerable portion of our business is providing high-quality components and fittings to the plumbing industry. We work with PEX industry leaders to develop and innovate components providing builders and installers labor-saving, cost-saving alternatives. Our PEX fittings are designed to conform to ASTM F1807 and CSA B137.5 standards and are NSF 14 and 61 listed. We use alloys that provide superior non-corrosive properties such as ECO-Brass, and lead-free brass which ensures excellent product performance.
FIRE SUPPRESSION
Absolute quality is assured when sourcing parts from CRAFTECH Metal Solution, a crucial requirement for companies within the Fire Suppression industry. Builders familiar with the cost-effective, high-performing PEX tubing used to plumb homes are now using this same product to feed new multi-purpose fire sprinkler systems. As the leader in serving the PEX market prior to this industry shift, we are now producing the brass components for this growing sector.
GAS, OIL AND COMPRESSED GAS
CRAFTECH Metal Solution provides a number of machined and high speed forged components to the compressed gas industry. From nuts to valves, Brass is the preferred material and RKIC has more than 21 years’ experience. Safety, spark resistance and guarding against leakage are primary concerns for this industry. Given these important requirements, brass is the preferred material for producing components for this market. We manufacture precision components for flexible gas applications as our corrosion-resistant brass fittings can help minimize risks. These parts can be precision machined or high-speed forged and are manufactured under stringent process controls, providing the utmost in product consistency, quality and value. Our design capabilities help reduce raw material costs and improve productivity in the machining cycle.
HEATING AND VENTILATION INDUSTRIES
The Heating and Ventilation industry is the largest product sector for RKIC. We supply components to some of the largest multi-national companies across world. Our customers rely on us to develop new products to ensure cost effectiveness. Typically components for this industry tend to be quite complex
HEAVY TRUCKING
CRAFTECH Metal Solution supports over the Road Applications through innovation and manufacturing of components used in automatic tire inflation and airbrake assemblies. Innovative machining, assembly and additional value added services offer critical advantage in a competitive market. Brass fittings are widely used in airbrake, automatic tire inflation, air suspension, engine braking and many cab, chassis and trailer applications. These brass fittings have advantages over composite fittings including: durability, secure sealing under high vibration conditions and resistance to over torturing. We develop, manufacture and assemble these components to fit various port styles and ensure all DOT standards and requirements are met.
HVAC AND REFRIGERATION
High Speed Forging of metal components brings economies of scale to commercial and residential HVAC and compressor assemblies. Forged brass components offer the further benefit of high reliability in pressurized applications. High speed forging is applicable beyond brass nuts and fittings to include directional fittings as well. We have become a trusted supplier of high-precision machined and forged brass and alloy components for this market. We incorporate proprietary technologies to produce a variety of threaded nuts, forged items and specialty turned products used on compressors and pneumatic one touch fittings, ice makers and various other refrigeration assemblies. We ensure compatibility with the newest refrigerants and oils, delivering optimum operation over a wide range of temperatures.
INDUSTRIAL ASSEMBLY
We help buyers meet their production commitments by providing a consistent, reliable machining partner that they can repeatedly turn to for support. Our care and attention to detail starts with each enquiry. On receiving an order we conduct a comprehensive contract review and our commitment to quality involves first-off, in process and final inspection by dedicated inspectors.
MEDICAL INDUSTRIES
Medical Industries does not stand still, with new less intrusive operations being carried out daily. It is important to invest and support the development of these life saving treatments. CRAFTECH Metal Solution understands the needs for privacy and non disclosure agreements in this sector, with new technology comes tight competition. We are also working alongside our customers to understand their product needs, helping with production advice, design advice and cost reduction. Difficult-to-work materials are machined to high levels of accuracy and surface finish for applications as diverse as stems for dentist’s drills, gas bottle fittings and instrument parts for keyhole surgery. Some assembly work is carried out at customers’ requests. RKIC understands the importance of producing reliable and clean parts direct to our customers. We offer PPAP report with new projects along with other in-process reporting. We produced parts used for surgical tools, Key hole, camera, pumps and motors, controls and fitting, regulators and many more.
PNEUMATIC INDUSTRIES
A highly competitive industry with parts being manufactured all over the world. Large production volumes command low prices, but customers do not always want them to be delivered in one batch (hit). CRAFTECH Metal Solution are able to help. We manufacture goods in large production batches (sometimes annual requirements) to ensure cost effectiveness, but we will dispatch goods to customer scheduled requirements. We hold stock for up to 12 months enabling our customers to manage inventory on a monthly basis without being penalized by holding a large amount of stock.
TELECOM INDUSTRIES
CRAFTECH Metal Solution has supplied a large number of components to this sector over the years. Some of the most complex components that you would not usually associate with being manufactured on multi-spindles were developed and produced by RKIC for the Telecommunication industry. Telecom Industries components like brass pin, brass round pin, hex pin, square pin and many more types of pins and parts.
TEXTILE INDUSTRIES
CRAFTECH Metal Solution producing brass components and parts for Textile industries that can be used in many types of textile machineries.
WATER TREATMENT
CRAFTECH Metal Solution provides a wide range of accessories for Water Treatment Plants & Systems to meet customer’s demands. The parts and accessories include automatic shut-off valves, adapter, ball valve, bracket, brass ball valve, check valve, clamp, cut-down pressure valve, copper connector, cap of ever pure, flow restrictors, faucet adapter, leak detector, liquid level control switch, mixer valve, needle valve, solenoid valve, way valve for FRP tank. We provide customers with the best quality with reasonable-price products.