MW Industries, a provider of springs, specialty fasteners, bellows, and other precision components, and NN, Inc., a diversified industrial company, announced today a definitive agreement under which NN, Inc.’s Life Sciences division will be purchased by affiliates of American Securities LLC for the purpose of being combined with MW Industries, one of its portfolio companies. […]
Types of metal bellows from MW Industries
Edited by Mike Santora Hydroformed Metal Bellows Formed bellows are produced two ways; hydro-forming & mechanical forming. Both are produced by reworking tubes into convoluted bellows. Hydro-formed bellows will use a die and high pressure fluid to form the convolutions. Mechanically formed bellows will use a die and a roller to cold work the convolute […]
Electrodeposited metal bellows from MW Industries
Manufactured using a tightly controlled, 5-step electroforming process that begins with a solid aluminum stock that is machined to an internal geometry to create a mandrel. A layer of metal is then electrodeposited to a precise thickness onto the mandrel, the ends are trimmed, and the mandrel is chemically dissolved, leaving behind the finished part. […]
Edge-welded metal bellows from MW Industries
Manufactured using sheets of metal that are hydraulically stamped into the shape of the diaphragm and then welded together, ID to ID then OD to OD, to your specified length using plasma, laser, arc, or electron beam welding equipment to make the flexible bellows. End plates, flanges, or other required hardware are then added to […]
Hydroformed metal bellows from MW Industries
A metal bellows is a precision-engineered, flexible, metal component that acts as a leak- tight seal– effectively separating two environments from one another. These versatile parts can convert changes in pressure, temperature, and position into linear motion, as well as be used for rotary transmission that maintain flexible mechanical and electrical connections. Metal Bellows products […]
MW Industries acquires Ameriflex Inc.
MW Industries, manufacturer of highly engineered springs, specialty fasteners, machined parts, and other precision components, announced today the acquisition of Ameriflex, Inc., a leading manufacturer of precision formed metal bellows and bellows assemblies used in applications supporting the semiconductor, microelectronics, and aerospace industries. Located in Corona, Calif., Ameriflex was founded in 1981 to supply bellows…
MW Industries acquired by American Securities
MW Industries, a provider of highly engineered springs, specialty fasteners, machined parts, and other precision components, and American Securities LLC, a leading private equity firm, have announced that MWI was acquired by affiliates of American Securities in partnership with MWI management on September 29, 2017. Headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., MWI serves more than 45,000 customers…
Genstar Capital Sells MW Industries to American Securities
Genstar Capital, a middle-market private equity firm focused on investments in targeted segments of the industrial technology, healthcare, financial services, and software industries, announced the sale of MW Industries, Inc., provider of highly engineered springs, specialty fasteners and other precision components, to affiliates of American Securities LLC. During Genstar’s ownership, the firm meaningfully increased the…
MW Industries, Inc. Launches Industry-First, Web-Based Service for Spring, Fastener, and Metal Components
Product designers and engineers responsible for specifying springs, wire forms, metal stampings, fasteners or other precision metal components for their products will now have access to an industry-first, web-based service that can guide them to the right solution in as little as an hour. “With thousands of products to choose from, engineers find themselves challenged…
MW Industries, Inc. announces acquisition of USA Fastener Group, Inc.
MW Industries, a leading provider of highly engineered springs, specialty fasteners, machined parts, and other precision components, announced today the acquisition of USA Fastener Group, Inc., an industry leading manufacturer of various fasteners, including studs, nuts and other precision machined parts. Located in Houston, TX, USA Fastener Group was established in 2002 and is recognized…
MW Industries, Inc. acquires Servometer & BellowsTech
MW Industries announced the acquisition of Servometer and BellowsTech, world leading manufacturers of precision engineered bellows and electroformed components. Both companies have developed innovative technologies to service mission critical applications across a variety of markets. Located in Cedar Grove, NJ, Servometer designs and manufactures a high quality line of miniature bellows, flexible shaft couplings, contact…
MW Industries, Inc. announces acquisition of Helical Products Company, Inc.
MW Industries, a provider of highly engineered springs, specialty fasteners, machined parts, and other precision components, announced the acquisition of Helical Products Company, Inc., a manufacturer of standard…