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Fasteners GET RID of Clamps and Bolts and replace them with Invert-A-Bolt™ (IVB) Fasteners1 today! These unique, patented, flush-mounted captive fasteners, eliminate obstructions to machining, reduce vibration in your setup, and most importantly LOWER YOUR COST by cutting setup times and improving your efficiencies. Never waste time looking for the "right" bolt again.  Never waste time by grinding a bolt to size again. Never stop your machine to change clamps again. Never "warp" your part because a clamp has been misused again. These bolts are ALWAYS there in your fixture, ALWAYS the same length. Simply screw the larger diameter (the housing) into the fixture plate and bring the inner diameter (the stud) up into your stock material for a SUPERIOR holding solution.

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These fasteners are used for:
• High-Speed Machining
• Modular Tooling
• Assembly Jigs
• Dedicated fixturing

If you are picture framing or tabbing your parts, Go the EASY WAY, and get Invert-A-Bolt™ (IVB) Fasteners!
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Catalog Part No
Stud Size (S)
Stud Engagement (D)
Housing Size (H)
Housing Overall Length (M)
Minor Diameter (N)
Hex Tool Size/ Max. Torque
Insertion Tool Part No
Price ea. / Price ea. with Credit Card
Purchase
CAD
Model
AA02-250-001 fastener
AA02-250-001*
5/16"-18 UNC-2A
.450"
1"-12 UNF-2A-LH
1.150"
.905"
7/64"
5 ft.lb.
$36.95 /$35.10
AA02-250-001RFB*
Refurbishment Kit to replace internal components of fastener
$28.95 /$27.50
AA02-250-013*
Refurbishment Stud Only
$28.95 /$27.50
AA02-015-008
Refurbishment Cover Only
$7.50
/$7.12
AA02-300-001 fastener
AA02-300-001
3/8"-16 UNC-2A
.450"
1"-12 UNF-2A-LH
1.150"
.905"
3/16"
28 ft.lbs.
$36.95 /$35.10
AA02-300-001RFB
Refurbishment Kit to replace internal components of fastener
$28.95 /$27.50
AA02-300-013
Refurbishment Stud Only
$21.95 /$20.85
AA02-015-008
Refurbishment Cover Only
$7.50
/$7.12
AA02-015-001C fastener
AA02-015-001C
1/2"-13 UNC-2A
.450"
1"-12 UNF-2A-LH
1.150"
.905"
1/4"
64 ft.lbs.
$36.95 /$35.10
AA02-015-001CRFB
Refurbishment Kit to replace internal components of fastener
$28.95 /$27.50
AA02-015-013
Refurbishment Stud Only
$21.95 /$20.85
AA02-015-008
Refurbishment Cover Only
$7.50
/$7.12
AA02-015-001N fastener
AA02-015-001N*
1/2"-13 UNC-2A
.450"
1"-12 UNF-2A-LH
1.150"
.905"
7/32"
44 ft.lbs.
$36.95 /$35.10
AA02-015-001NRFB*
Refurbishment Kit to replace internal components of fastener
$28.95 /$27.50
AA02-016-013*
Refurbishment Stud Only
$21.95 /$20.85
AA02-015-008
Refurbishment Cover Only
$7.50
/$7.12
AA02-005-001 fastener
AA02-005-001
1/2"-20 UNC-2A
.286"
1"-12 UNF-2A-LH
.900"
.905"
1/4"
64 ft.lbs.
$36.95 /$35.10
AA02-005-001RFB
Refurbishment Kit to replace internal components of fastener
$28.95 /$27.50
AA02-005-013
Refurbishment Stud Only
$21.95 /$20.85
AA02-015-008
Refurbishment Cover Only
$7.50
/$7.12
AA02-020-001C fastener
AA02-020-001C
1/2"-20 UNC-2A
.450"
1"-12 UNF-2A-LH
1.150"
.905"
1/4"
64 ft.lbs.
$36.95 /$35.10
AA02-020-001CRFB
Refurbishment Kit to replace internal components of fastener
$28.95 /$27.50
AA02-020-013
Refurbishment Stud Only
$21.95 /$20.85
AA02-015-008
Refurbishment Cover Only
$7.50
/$7.12
AA03-015-001C fastener
AA03-015-001C
1/2"-13 UNC-2A
.450"
1 1/4"-12 UNF-2A-LH
1.150"
1.139"
1/4"
64 ft.lbs.
$38.95 /$37.00
AA03-015-001CRFB
Refurbishment Kit to replace internal components of fastener
$29.95 /$28.45
AA03-015-013
Refurbishment Stud Only
$22.95 /$21.80
AA03-150-008
Refurbishment Cover Only
$12.50
/$11.88
AA03-015-001N fastener
AA03-015-001N*
1/2"-13 UNC-2A
.450"
1 1/4"-12 UNF-2A-LH
1.150"
1.139"
7/32"
44 ft.lbs.
$38.95 /$37.00
AA03-015-001NRFB*
Refurbishment Kit to replace internal components of fastener
$29.95 /$28.45
AA03-016-013*
Refurbishment Stud Only
$22.95 /$21.80
AA03-150-008
Refurbishment Cover Only
$12.50
/$11.88
AA06-010-001 fastener
AA06-010-001
1/2"-13 UNC-2A
.500"
1 1/4"-12 UNF-2A-LH
.500"
1.139"
1/4"
64 ft.lbs.
$23.95 /$22.75
AA06-010-001RFB
Refurbishment Kit to replace stud & spring
$18.95 /$18.00
AA03-150-001C fastener
AA03-150-001C
5/8"-11 UNC-2A
.450"
1 1/4"-12 UNF-2A-LH
1.150"
1.139"
1/4"
64 ft.lbs.
$41.95 /$39.85
AA03-150-001CRFB
Refurbishment Kit to replace internal components of fastener
$31.95 /$30.35
AA03-150-013
Refurbishment Stud Only
$24.95 /$23.70
AA03-150-008
Refurbishment Cover Only
$12.50
/$11.88
AA03-150-001N fastener
AA03-150-001N*
5/8"-11 UNC-2A
.450"
1 1/4"-12 UNF-2A-LH
1.150"
1.139"
7/32"
44 ft.lbs.
$41.95 /$39.85
AA03-150-001NRFB*
Refurbishment Kit to replace internal components of fastener
$31.95 /$30.35
AA03-151-013*
Refurbishment Stud Only
$24.95 /$23.70
AA03-150-008
Refurbishment Cover Only
$12.50
/$11.88
AA06-100-001 fastener
AA06-100-001
5/8"-11 UNC-2A
.500"
1 1/4"-12 UNF-2A-LH
.500"
1.139"
1/4"
64 ft.lbs.
$23.95 /$22.75
AA06-100-001RFB
Refurbishment Kit to replace stud & spring
$18.95 /$18.00
* May not be stocked. 3-4 week lead time. Please call for availability.
for cross-sectional views of fasteners
for 3-D graphical models
Accessories
Part Number
Description
Price ea. / Price ea. with MC VISA
Purchase
AA04-002-002 Insertion Tool
AA03-002-002
Insertion Tool (spanner wrench) for AA02, AA03 & AA06 Fasteners. 3/8" drive. Black Finish.
$34.95/ $33.20
Catalog Part No
Description
O.D.
Fits Same Hole as P/N
Insertion Tool Catalog P/N
Price each
Purchase
AA02-040-110 Plug
AA02-040-110
Blank Plug
1"-12 UNF-2A LH
AA02-0XX-001
AA03-002-002
$2.35
AA03-050-110
Blank Plug
1 1/4"-12 UNF-2A LH
AA03-XXX-001
AA03-002-002
$2.65
Part Number
Description
Price ea. / Price ea. with MC VISA
Purchase
Hex Wrench
H73261

7/32" Allen
Straight Hex Bit, 5.9" Long
Use with AA02-015-001N, AA03-015-001N & AA03-150-001N
$4.95/ $4.70
Hex Wrench
H732121

7/32" Bondhus Ball Point
Straight Hex Bit, 12" Long
Use with AA02-015-001N, AA03-015-001N & AA03-150-001N
$14.95/ $14.20
Hex Wrench
H1461

1/4" Allen
Straight Hex Bit, 6.4" Long
Use with AA02-015-001C, AA03-015-001C & AA03-150-001C
$4.95/ $4.70
Hex Wrench
H14121

1/4" Bondhus Ball Point
Straight Hex Bit, 12" Long
Use with AA02-015-001C, AA03-015-001C & AA03-150-001C
$14.95/ $14.20
Part Number
Description
Price ea. / Price ea. with MC VISA
Purchase
Spot Drill, Step-Drill, Tap
HPK-AA02-002-HSS
Hole Prep Kit for AA02-015-001C, AA02-015-001N, AA02-250-001, AA02-300-001 fasteners:
Includes 1" dia. NC Spot Drill, 1 1/4" dia. reduced shank Step-Drill, 1"-12 LH  Tap. All HSS. Use of step drill reduces number of operations and speeds up hole prep time! Discounts available for purchase qty = 3 or 6.
Step-Drill available in Cobalt.
$371.26/ $352.70
Spot Drill, Step-Drill, Tap
HPK-AA03-001-HSS
Hole Prep Kit for AA03-015-001C, AA03-015-001N, AA03-150-001C, AA03-150-001N fasteners:
Includes 1" dia. NC Spot Drill, 1 5/16" dia. reduced shank Step-Drill, 1 1/4"-12 LH  Tap. All HSS. Use of step drill reduces number of operations and speeds up hole prep time! Discounts available for purchase qty = 3 or 6.
Step-Drill available in Cobalt.
$398.65/ $378.72
Spot Drill, Step-Drill, Tap
HPK-AA06-001-HSS
Hole Prep Kit for AA06-010-001, AA06-100-001 fasteners:
Includes 1" dia. NC Spot Drill, 1 5/16" dia. reduced shank Step-Drill, 1 1/4"-12 LH  Tap. All HSS. Use of step drill reduces number of operations and speeds up hole prep time! Discounts available for purchase qty = 3 or 6.
Step-Drill available in Cobalt.
$448.43/ $426.00
Spot Drill
SD-1.00-001-HSS
1" dia. NC Spot Drill, HSS
Call for discount available for purchase qty = 6.
$50.55/ $48.02
Tap
BT-1.00-12-001-HSS
1"-12 LH Tap, HSS
Call for discount available for purchase qty = 6..
$74.30/ $70.58
Tap
BT-1.25-12-001-HSS
1 1/4"-12 LH Tap, HSS
Call for discount available for purchase qty = 6.
$102.24/ $97.13
Step-Drill
STPD1.25-AA02002-HSS
1 1/4" dia. reduced shank Step-Drill, HSS
For AA02-015-001C, AA02-015-001N, AA02-250-001, AA02-300-001 fasteners.
Discounts available for purchase qty = 3 & 6.
$254.00/ $241.30
Step-Drill
STPD1.25-AA02002-COB
1 1/4" dia. reduced shank Step-Drill, Cobalt
For AA02-015-001C, AA02-015-001N, AA02-250-001, AA02-300-001 fasteners.
Discounts available for purchase qty = 3 & 6.
$349.25/ $331.79
Step-Drill
STPD1.31-AA03001-HSS
1 5/16" dia. reduced shank Step-Drill, HSS
For AA03-015-001C, AA03-015-001N, AA03-150-001C, AA03-150-001N fasteners.
Discounts available for purchase qty = 3 & 6.
$254.00/ $241.30
Step-Drill
STPD1.31-AA03001-COB
1 5/16" dia. reduced shank Step-Drill, Cobalt
For AA03-015-001C, AA03-015-001N, AA03-150-001C, AA03-150-001N fasteners.
Discounts available for purchase qty = 3 & 6.
$398.65/ $378.72
Step-Drill
STPD1.31-AA06001-HSS
1 5/16" dia. reduced shank Step-Drill, HSS
For AA06-010-001, AA06-100-001 fasteners.
Discounts available for purchase qty = 3 & 6.
$304.80/ $289.56
Step-Drill
STPD1.31-AA06001-COB
1 5/16" dia. reduced shank Step-Drill, Cobalt
For AA06-010-001, AA06-100-001 fasteners.
Discounts available for purchase qty = 3 & 6.
$450.85/ $428.31
Part Number
Description
Price ea. / Price ea. with MC VISA
Purchase
Flush Mounted Plastic Caps for Fasteners
AA02-015-011
Qty of 50 Flush mount Plastic Caps with Extraction Slot for 1/2" diameter stud fasteners (except AA06 type fastener)
$14.95/ $14.20
Flush Mounted Plastic Caps for Fasteners
AA03-150-011
Qty of 50 Flush mount Plastic Caps with Extraction Slot for 5/8" diameter stud fasteners (except AA06 type fastener)
$14.95/ $14.20
Flush Mounted Plastic Caps for Fasteners
AA02-300-011
Qty of 50 Flush mount Plastic Caps with Extraction Slot for AA02-300-001 Fastener
$14.95/ $14.20
Plastic Caps for Fasteners
AA02-250-011
Qty of 50 Plastic Caps for AA02-250-001 Fastener
$3.00/ $2.85

See mill fixture preparation instructions for corresponding letter/dimension information shown on step-drills
Fastener General Specifications
Studs, Housings, Caps
Material: Alloy Steel or Stainless Steel
Finish: Black or Nickel Plated Finish for all AA02 or AA03 type Studs. Housings, Nickel plated or no finish (for Stainless Steel housings). Covers, black or no finish (for Stainless Steel covers). Call for specific information.
Black Finish for AA06-xxx-xxx P/N's Studs & Caps
Other Internal Components
Material: Steel or Stainless Steel
Installation: Use Insertion Tool as specified.
Access to Stud with Hex Wrench:
Front & Back for all Fasteners except AA06-010-001 & AA06-100-001 Fasteners which can only be accessed from the front.

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