A Model of Lean Manufacturing

  • Lean manufacturing helps us provide better quality products faster and at lower cost
  • We have been recognized by the state of Rhode Island as a model of lean manufacturing
  • Over 40 companies have toured our plant and asked for our help with lean efforts
  • Lean enabled us to reshape our business and make it more responsive to customer needs
  • Both of our facilities are certified to AS9100:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 standards

Threaded Inserts

  • Groov-Pin’s threaded inserts can be installed in metals, hard and soft plastics, and wood
  • One-step installation lowers your total installed cost
  • Threaded inserts distribute force over a larger area to increase load-bearing capacity
  • Our thread-cutting inserts offer 50% higher pull-out strength than wire coils

Precision Turned Components

  • Groov-Pin manufactures complex turned parts from 0.030” to 2.50” in diameter
  • Our turned components are available in quantities from 100 to more than 10 million pieces
  • We offer precise thread integrity, tight tolerances, burr-free edges, and fine finishes
  • Our screw machine parts ensure reliable performance

Grooved Pins

  • Groov-Pin was the first company to manufacture pins in the U.S. starting in 1926
  • We offer a variety of groove types for maximum holding power in any application
  • Grooved Pins have a 4x higher pull-out resistance than knurled pins
  • Our pins offer many benefits including vibration resistance, fast assembly, and design flexibility

Company Culture

  • A company that takes care of its employees is one of the best to do business with
  • We have been recognized as a Healthiest Employer in both Rhode Island and Georgia
  • Our corporate wellness program encompasses physical, mental, and financial health
  • For over 95 years, Groov-Pin team members have embraced our company values

THREADED INSERTS

More Strength.

Less Wear.

Permanent, wear-resistant internal threads anchor fasteners in metal, plastic, wood, or composites. Groov-Pin’s Threaded Inserts strengthen assemblies and increase load-bearing capacity.

GROOVED PINS

Superior Hold.

Shock Resistant.

Used in the automotive and aerospace industries, cylindrical Grooved Pins feature three longitudinal grooves that precisely expand the pin’s original diameter. This creates a superior spring mechanism and holding power.

PRECISION TURNED COMPONENTS

Precise Performance.

Design Flexibility.

Brass and stainless steel Precision Turned Components meet critical tolerance and finish requirements demanded by many industries including telecommunications, automotive, medical, aerospace, and irrigation.

Industries

Aerospace

Energy

Medical

Defense & Law
Enforcement

Farming &
Irrigation

Aerospace

Energy

Medical

Defense & Law
Enforcement

Farming &
Irrigation

Telecommunications

Aerospace

Energy

Medical

Defense & Law
Enforcement

Farming &
Irrigation

Telecommunications

Telecommunications

Die Casters

Distribution

Automotive

Die Casters

Distribution

Automotive

Die Casters

Distribution

Automotive

COMPANY CULTURE

Since 1926, Groov-Pin’s skilled and dedicated employees have been committed to delivering fasteners of the highest quality. Through business acquisitions, and product and technological advancements, Groov-Pin has been able to expand its markets, provide stronger products to its customers, and allow employees to work more efficiently.

One of Groov-Pin’s most effective changes has been the adoption of lean manufacturing. Some of the employee-driven lean developments helped Groov-Pin retain its competitive advantage, even through trying economic times.

Groov-Pin is also dedicated to the continuous improvement of its employee wellness program. Groov-Pin has been recognized as a Healthiest Employer in Rhode Island for the past three years. The award-winning wellness program, called GP Fit, encourages employees to prioritize their physical, mental, and financial health.

Knowledge Base of Videos

Where can you use Groov-Pin fasteners? The possibilities are endless. Groov-Pin’s Tap-Lok Threaded Inserts, Speedserts, solid Grooved Pins, and Precision Turned Components are designed for simple, economical installation.

Learn how easy it is to install our Threaded Inserts, which are also compatible with automatic installation methods. Just one step provides permanent, reinforced threads in metal, plastic, cast, or molded parts. Since they cover the spectrum of installation methods, Groov-Pin inserts are widely chosen by OEMs for medium- and high-volume production.

 

How to Install Threaded Inserts Using a Flex Arm

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