Advance Components has begun stocking and distributing a new kind of fastener that addresses the discomfort associated with face masks.  Face mask comfort straps by ARaymond Industrial were created at an ARaymond customer’s request.

The new strap works with the existing elastic straps on masks and can be produced quickly in large quantities.

The Raymond design team developed the strap with multiple sets of retaining tabs, for various head sizes, that were 3-D printed and tested with local medical professionals to confirm functionality.  The production team developed manufacturing processes and nine days later a mold was running parts.

“Stocking and distributing a fastener that brings relief to people who must wear a face mask for long periods of time, is both important and gratifying,” Advance president Gary Cravens said.

Advance and ARaymond Industrial have also worked together to ship seven million Palnut Push-Ons for use in the manufacturing of COVID-19 testing kits.

“Our solid partnership with ARaymond helped us expedite shipment of these parts that were, and still are, critical during this uncertain time,” Cravens said.  “We are happy to take part in the fight against the pandemic, and couldn’t have done it without the help of ARaymond.”

Advance Components is a Texas-based master distributor of fasteners and products for manufacturers and distributors in the industrial market.  Web: AdvanceComponents.com

Founded in Ohio in 1870 as the Tinnerman Stove Company, Tinnerman became the supplier of fasteners for 100% of WWII aircraft and later speed nuts for the automotive industry.

Founded in 1865, ARaymond served the glove, shoe, leather, textile, radio, construction and automotive industries.  Today Ohio-based ARaymondTinnerman provides plastic injection molding, metal forming and finishing.  Web: araymond-industrial.com