In today’s manufacturing landscape, the ability to adapt, innovate, and collaborate is crucial. At Halco, our “Design. Forward. Together” philosophy represents our commitment to partnering with customers to create product closure and attachment solutions that address both current challenges and future needs.
Getting Involved Early: The Design Advantage
When Halco joins your project during the initial design phase, we offer insights that can significantly improve product performance, assembly efficiency, and overall design integrity. Early supplier involvement can reduce development time and improve product quality.
For example, medical device manufacturers who consult with fastening experts early might discover that a custom die-cut hook and loop solution could provide better comfort, durability, and reusability than standard adhesive tape for wearable devices.
Responding to a Changing World: Forward Thinking
Halco has demonstrated remarkable adaptability in response to market shifts. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we quickly became a major supplier of elastic to PPE manufacturers. We’ve also responded to global conflicts by supplying mixed hook and loop for tourniquet manufacturers and materials for anti-ballistic helmets and vests.
Our forward-thinking approach extends to cutting-edge industries:
The Collaborative Advantage: Together We Achieve More
Our collaborative process delivers tangible benefits in multiple ways:
Material Expertise
Beyond standard nylon hook and loop, we offer plastic molded hook, mixed hook and loop, double-sided hook, and specialized materials for extreme environments. Early involvement allows us to recommend innovative materials that enhance your product’s functionality.
Custom Component Design
Our experience with fabricated hook and loop components enables recommendations that improve your end product, such as using low-profile molded hook for strap tabs or unnapped loop for high cycle life applications.
Performance Optimization
Halco engineers understand the complex balance between peel strength, shear strength, cycle life, and dimensional constraints. This allows us to optimize your fastening system for the perfect combination of engagement strength and durability.
Safety and Compliance
We can design attachment systems that meet industry standards, OEM specifications, and requirements for temperature extremes, fire resistance, and environmental exposure.
Aesthetics and Comfort
For consumer and wearable products, we offer soft woven hook, specialized backings, extensive color options with low minimum orders, and custom printing capabilities.
While larger competitors might take months for prototypes, Halco can often deliver in days, making us an ideal partner for innovative companies with tight development timelines.
Real-World Applications
Automotive
Custom hook and loop solutions can address noise, vibration, and harshness challenges while securing components effectively.
Medical
Specialized attachment systems to maintain clean, sterile conditions while allowing for easy component replacement.
Defense
Specialized fasteners can meet rigorous military specifications for environmental resistance, durability, and performance under extreme conditions.
Looking Ahead
As industries evolve, so will the demand for innovative fastening solutions. From lightweight materials for electric vehicles to antimicrobial surfaces for healthcare, Halco remains committed to staying at the forefront by investing in new technologies and deepening customer partnerships.
Whether you’re developing medical devices, designing for space exploration, or improving manufacturing efficiency, Halco is your partner in innovation. Let’s design the future, together.
Request a Sample
Ready to experience the Halco difference? Contact our engineering team today to request a free design kit, including samples of our materials. We can also help with prototypes!
