Leland Industries Inc. introduces an industry first:
A powder coating limited performance warranty

Leland Industries has been successfully manufacturing and powder coating fasteners for metal cladding and industrial applications since 1998 and has perfected powder coating to protect the head and under the head where rust begins.

Now, when Leland Powder Coating is applied over a substrate of JS500, tests PROVE that fastener paints will MEET OR EXCEED the warranty period, as established by the panel manufacturer and/or paint manufacturers of WeatherX™, SpectraCote™, and Perspectra series paint systems.

Leland's powder coating performance limited warranty is dependent on usage of Lobular Surface Drive Bits produced for painted fasteners and made to specific tolerances as set forth by the manufacturers of same.

Leland's line of fasteners for metal cladding industry is available in more than 90 colors including clear powder for galvanized or Galvalume™ sheet.

For complete information on Leland's "Powder Coating Performance Limited Warranty" and our extensive product line of domestically manufactured fastener products, including platings, coatings, and wet painting, call 1-800-263-3393 to learn how Leland's fasteners can meet your expectations!

Leland Industries – Hexavalent Chromium Free

On February 28, 2006, O.S.H.A., the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, issued a final ruling on "Hexavalent Chromium Cr6+".

Hexavalent Chromium Cr6+ as used in the plating process, is a carcinogen and must now by law be replaced by a non-toxic alternative, "Trivalent Cr3+" plating.

Why the need for change?
Health concerns and the environment. RoH's directive 2002/95/EG (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) comes into effect July 1, 2006. Amongst other compounds, it targets "Hexavalent Chromium" as used in the plating of fasteners. Plated fasteners are used in virtually all manufactured goods which ultimately reach "end of life". Both the plating process and the breakdown of platings through aging contaminate the air we breathe and the water we drink.

Will this increase costs?
Trivalent Cr3+ chemicals are currently more expensive but will come down in price quickly as they become more available.

What about plating quality?
In December, 2004, Leland Industries Inc. switched from Hexavalent to Trivalent Chrome platings as used in our Zinc based JS500 plating. Leland is believed to be the first fastener manufacturer to adopt this plating method for their standard product line. By moving to Trivalent Chromium platings, we are able to provide excellent JS500 finishes using only 3% of the chrome found in the traditional Hexavalent Chromium Cr6+ processes. Corrosion resistance remains unaffected.

Additional advantages derived from Hexavalent free JS500 include consistent salt spray test results and a "better brighter" finish at no additional cost to Leland customers.

What about my other fastener suppliers?
Many countries including Canada are demanding more environmentally sound policies regarding chemical usages. The action taken by OSHA has been in progress for a number of years, but has been largely ignored outside of the automotive industry.

The OSHA ruling becomes law July 1st, 2006. Canadian and U.S. fastener suppliers will be required to comply. To date, we are unaware of any fastener importer adhering to the new ruling for commercially available standard fasteners. We urge you to ask, "Will my supplier comply on July 1st, 2006?" If not, you will experience major supply problems.

Another First From Leland Industries Inc.

Beginning in March 2002, the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) adopted ISPM 15 import regulations to prevent the spread of wood pests.

In recent years, Canada and the United States have been plagued by an Asian Longhorn Beetle infestation. This has resulted in thousands of mature trees being destroyed to prevent a future spread of the infestation. The Asian Beetle is believed to have been introduced to Canada and the United States in packing crates and pallets originating in the Orient.

Those countries following ISPM 15 regulations, (not mandatory in all countries), will require pallet and packing manufacturers to adopt wood molded from dried wood fiber and fumigated at high temperature. Alternatively, fumigation, using Methyl Bromide to a desired temperature and dosage is required.

Wood molded from dried wood fiber, commonly known as particle board, in company with plywood or strand board, will become the prescribed materials for pallet and packing manufacture.

Leland Industries Inc., a responsible Canadian fastener manufacturer, shipping internationally, announces that although it is not mandatory at this time, we will use only pallets and packing produced or repaired to ISPM 15 standards and marked accordingly. Raw timber pallets will no longer be acceptable for Leland's shipments beyond February 1st, 2006.

To you, our valued customers, this means that products received from any Leland facility will be acceptable for shipment into European Union countries. Applying the ISPM 15 trademark to Leland's packing and pallets will guarantee the speedy throughput of our fastener shipments, whether originating from our factory or your facility.

Enhanced Anti-Corrosion Protection Systems Developed Specially For New ACQ Environmentally Friendly Wood

Leland fasteners may be coated with an enhanced corrosion resistant finish, providing effective, economical corrosion protection without adversely affecting dimensions.

• Parts coated to this specification shall be capable of withstanding salt spray testing per ASTM B117 and Kesternich (2 litres SO² per cycle) testing for the minimum hours shown in the tables.
• Salt spray requirements to apply to significant surfaces only.
• Acceptable resistance is defined as no corrosion products on significant surfaces after exposure to neutral salt spray. Black or gray staining or spotting does not constitute a failure.
• Red rust failure is defined as the first sign of red rust on 1% of significant surfaces.
• Due to the extended testing times associated with these finishes, it is normal practice that work be accepted on the basis of zinc thickness.
• Does not promote electrolytic action.
• Totally compatible with galvalume.

DT1700 is an anti-corrosion system developed by Leland Industries specifically to address the anti-corrosion requirements of ACQ pressure treated wood. It combines the best elements of individually superb plating and coating systems. The combined system begins with an application of JS500 clear zinc chromate plating, with a minimum of .0003 plating. (See JS500 Plating System). After JS500 base plating the parts receive a silver, water based topcoat paint. DT1700 provides in excess of 1700 hours of salt spray testing before red rust, and a minimum of 18 cycles in Kesternich (2 litres SO² per cycle) testing. The paint is a water based coating, containing a pigmented system of aluminum flake. The paint cross-links with the JS solution, at a peak metal temperature of 400ºF. This provides a melded multi-layered anti-corrosion system. Additionally the paint will provide consistent torque tension, while reducing assembly times, and it's handling resistant.

Leland Powder Coated Fasteners

Leland Industries Inc. has long been the leader in application technology for powder coated fasteners. Now we have final proof of the effectiveness of powder coating in fighting corrosion.

Recent independent Kesternich testing resulted in a phenomenal 60 cycles (2.0 Litres SO2) before the first sign of red rust. This means that powder coating over our standard JS500 plating will provide double the protection promised by any supplier of premium coatings.

Powder coating is not a replacement for Leland’s DT2000 premium coating which covers the entire fastener. Powder coating covers the head and under the head where rust begins. For standard industrial and Post Frame construction, this is the protection most needed and allows Leland to match panel manufacturers’ long life warranties.