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Osaka Forming Co., Ltd. Osaka Forming

President and Representative Director
Yoshiaki Okuno

Main products

Locking nuts (E-LOCK, SMART NUT)
Various types of nuts (spank nuts (blind nuts), flange nuts, weld nuts, hexagonal nuts with disc springs)
Rollers, colored bushings, cold-formed parts

Business content

Osaka Forming Co., Ltd. provides "peace of mind and safety" through "screws" based on the philosophy of "win-win-win." We will continue to promote QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) to gain even greater trust. Our high-quality products, manufactured by forging professionals, include E-LOCK (locking nuts), Spank nuts (blind nuts), flange nuts, welded nuts, hexagonal nuts with disc springs, collars, bushings, rollers, etc. We also handle prototyping of forged products (nuts, parts, etc.), development of software for screw factories, springs, and more. Our wide range of products and flexible lot sizes are our distinguishing features.

Osaka Forming Co., Ltd. Osaka Forming

President and Representative Director
Yoshiaki Okuno

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Product and Technology Introduction

The "E-LOCK" series of nuts offers superior anti-loosening properties.

Horizontal multi-stage forging machine nut former "NF-530"

Product and Technology Introduction

We meet a variety of needs through the manufacture of screws.

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We specialize in the production of stainless steel, titanium, and other materials using hot forging processes, and we make full use of our forging technology to achieve high production efficiency and productivity.
In particular, the E-LOCK (anti-loosening nut) series is a new brand that offers reliable anti-loosening nuts that prioritize safety and security, with a wide variety of products to meet the needs of customers and address all kinds of situations.
 
2012 Super Manufacturing Parts Award Winner [Machine Parts Award]
Awarded the Osaka Manufacturing Excellence Award 2012.
Received the 2013 Regional Revitalization Excellence Award.
Awarded the Kansai Monozukuri Shinsen 2015 (2015).

E-LOCK NUT (locking nut)

■E-LOCK structure

●It consists of two parts: a nut and a friction ring. A recess is provided on the top surface of the nut, and the friction ring is shaped to match the lead angle of the screw. The two parts are then fixed to the top surface by crimping, creating a unified structure.
●The friction ring used has three-dimensional fins that conform to the lead angle of the screw, which generates uniform stress on the two fins and produces stable prevailing torque.
● Prevents premature detachment even if the tightening axial force decreases.
●Because it is an all-metal product, it has excellent heat resistance as well as cold resistance.
●The three-dimensional structure, which does not put excessive stress on the friction ring, provides a smooth and stable anti-loosening function and can withstand repeated use.

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E-LOCK (Hexagonal Nut Standard/Small Size), E-LOCK (Flange Nut Type), E-LOCK (Square Welded Nut Type), E-LOCK (Blind Nut Type), E-LOCK (Cap Type)

SMART NUT (High-performance anti-loosening nut)

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SMART NUT

SMART NUT achieves a strong anti-loosening effect and stable axial force retention through the installation of a friction ring on the top surface and a SURFACE HOLLOW structure that communicates with the screw hole on the bottom surface.
It is suitable for a wide range of situations, and the double anti-loosening effect provides peace of mind and safety.
The counterbore structure on the seating surface enhances the retention of axial force applied to the bolt, and by combining excellent stability with the anti-detachment effect of the friction ring, it can be used in a wide range of environments.

Even hard-to-reach areas on the back can be easily secured with nuts!

Patented anti-loosening clip nut, SMART CLIP

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Osaka Forming's clip and nut, product name SMART CLIP, has made it possible to streamline on-site work that is difficult to access, such as the construction of sound barriers on expressways.
It can be easily assembled and installed by anyone, and the construction eliminates welding of the nut parts, resulting in a cost-effective design.

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Its distinguishing feature is its components.
A roughly U-shaped clip
+ Spacer
+ SMART NUT (High-performance anti-loosening nut)

SMART NUT provides a strong anti-loosening effect and stable axial force retention.

We provide "peace of mind and safety" with special screws that are resistant to loosening.

Job Description: Screw manufacturer specializing in product development.

Osaka Forming specializes in the complex machining of stainless steel nuts and other components. Their "E-LOCK" series of nuts, designed for use in motorcycles and highways where vibrations are high and screw loosening is a critical concern, incorporates a special leaf spring at the top of the nut to prevent loosening.
The special leaf spring consists of three blades, and additional blades are shaped to match the lead angle of the screw. A utility model patent has also been obtained. The "E-LOCK Square Welded Nut Type M4-M10" also won the Machine Parts Award at the "2012 Super Manufacturing Parts Awards".
Spank nuts are blind fasteners that combine the advantages of nuts and rivets, allowing for easy installation from one side on thin sheets, pipes, and plastic sheets where tapping is difficult or welding is not possible.
These diverse products are created using the experience and development capabilities cultivated over many years.

Strengths: Responsiveness and technical capabilities trusted by major companies

The company handles almost the entire production process, from nut development and design to material procurement, cold forging, threading, and assembly pressing, with the exception of some heat treatment and surface treatment. In particular, its network with domestic and international companies allows for flexible material procurement. Its expertise in the production of complex shapes, such as stainless steel, has earned it a strong reputation among other manufacturers, including supplying screws as OEM products.
Furthermore, they have achieved quality improvements by, for example, manufacturing in-house shock vibration testing machines, which are essential for loosening tests.

System Development: Improving efficiency in manufacturing sites using IT systems.

The company established the M Project Division in 1993 and quickly promoted computer-based networking and centralized information management. For example, "MyHelper" is a system for understanding the current situation on the factory floor. It has enabled the centralization of cost management, production, tooling, and quality control.
Furthermore, the "Kenta" test result creation software improves testing efficiency by allowing users to easily retrieve desired data, such as test result reports, histograms, and past measurement history.
We design, develop, and utilize systems in-house to support the efficiency and management of these sites, and we also handle sales and maintenance.

Future prospects: Strengthen information dissemination and enhance our brand power.

"The DNA that forms the basis of life and the galaxies in the universe are composed of spirals. Since screws also have a spiral shape, it sparks a deeper curiosity about their intricacies," says President Okuno. As a screw manufacturer, he is passionate about developing screws that can be proven to have a 0-degree loosening angle in vibration tests, aiming to create even safer products.

Our company history

Founded in 1971, we began mass production of screws using both cold and hot forming processes for aluminum, stainless steel, and other materials. We shifted from producing general nuts to special nuts and were among the first to handle the shaping and processing of stainless steel.
We are constantly striving to enhance our value as a manufacturer by developing our own brands through ingenuity and innovation. Our top priority is delivering safety and peace of mind to the workplace, and we are committed to a path of coexistence and mutual prosperity with our competitors.

 

Wisdom over knowledge. We approach challenges with a hungry spirit to turn ideas and technical skills into reality.

■Main business activities

Manufacturing and sales of locking nuts, blind nuts, etc., development, manufacturing and sales of special cold-forged products, development and sales of computer systems specialized for screw factories, etc.

■Main Customers (Delivery Destinations)

Automotive parts manufacturers, building hardware manufacturers, railway rolling stock manufacturers, hardware wholesalers, etc.

Company profile

Company name

Osaka Forming Co., Ltd.

address

894-2 Kawai-cho, Kishiwada City, Osaka Prefecture 596-0113

representative

Yoshiaki Okuno

Founding year/Establishment year

1971 / 1971

telephone number

072-446-3034

FAX number

072-446-3040

Company website

http://www.forming.co.jp/

capital

10,000,000 yen

Osaka Manufacturing Excellence Award (FY2012)
ISO9001 certified