Edward W Daniel LLC
Fasteners
Company Profile
Cleveland City Forge, established in 1864, boasts a history spanning over 150 years as a manufacturing leader in forged steel structural hardware. Initially serving the Lake Erie marine industry, the company expanded its product lines in the late 1920s to include clevises and turnbuckles for the burgeoning construction market. A significant milestone occurred in the early 1950s when Cleveland City Forge partnered with ASTM to develop industry-wide quality and performance standards for these products, which remain in effect today.
The company recently merged with Edward W. Daniel, a firm founded in 1922 known for its marine hardware and later for elevator rail clips and safety hooks. This merger has united two industry leaders, creating enhanced resources and expertise. Cleveland City Forge now operates with two divisions: the Structural Division and the Lifting Division, the latter formerly being Edward W. Daniel. Manufacturing operations are primarily located in Cleveland, Ohio, and Chattanooga, Tennessee, ensuring domestic production with close quality controls.
Products and Services
Cleveland City Forge offers a comprehensive range of standard and custom forged steel structural hardware and components. Their product portfolio includes clevises, clevis pins, turnbuckle assemblies (eye 'n' eye, jaw 'n' eye, jaw 'n' jaw, stub end), various eyebolts (plain, shoulder, reduced), eye nuts, hoist rings, rod ends, swage Flemish eye sleeves, and open 'n' closed swage sockets. The company also provides screw pin anchor shackles, chain connecting links, wire rope clips, and thimbles.
Products are available in materials such as Carbon, Stainless, S182 F11, S182 F22, C-1035, 316 Stainless Steel, and 8620 Alloy Steel. Finish options include self-colored, galvanized, zinc plated, black oxide, electro-polished, and passivated. Technical specifications often adhere to standards like ASTM A668, ASTM A473, ASTM A153, ASTM F1145-92, ASTM-A-489, ANSI B18.15, ASTM-A-193-B8, ASTM-F541, and DIN 580. Custom parts can range from less than 1 pound to 250 pounds, with threading options including Class 2A, 2B, Metric, and ACME.
Industry Applications and Strengths
The company's structural hardware is integral to diverse sectors including construction, architecture, energy, rigging, lifting, industrial, transportation, off-highway, marine, telecommunication, and elevator industries. Their components are utilized in projects such as bridges, commercial buildings, athletic stadiums, airports, power generation plants, and telecommunication cell towers. A key strength lies in its extensive experience and commitment to quality, highlighted by its role in establishing ASTM standards. All parts are domestically manufactured, ensuring rigorous quality control. The merger with Edward W. Daniel has further broadened their capabilities, particularly in lifting applications. CAD drawings are available, and the engineering, quality, and production management teams collaborate with clients to produce custom fabricated parts tailored to specific application requirements.
