John M Dean Co LLC
Fasteners
Company Overview and History
John M. Dean Co. is a well-established manufacturer with over a century of experience in producing high-quality pins and pointed wire products. The company prides itself on its resilience, having navigated through various economic landscapes, and maintaining a commitment to delivering durable and affordable parts. Their long-standing expertise is underpinned by custom-engineered machinery, some of which dates back over 100 years, ensuring reliability and robust manufacturing capabilities.
Products and Core Capabilities
The company specializes in precision pins and straightened wires, offering a wide range of specifications including diameters from 0.015' to 0.375' (0.4mm – 9.5mm) and lengths from 0.125' up to 96' (3.0mm – 2400.0mm). They commonly process materials such as mild/low carbon steels (1008/1010), high carbon alloy steels (1060/1080), and stainless steels (300 and 400 series). John M. Dean Co. excels in creating custom wire end profiles, including various taper and chamfer options, utilizing 16 grinding machines for complex designs and 11 pin cutting machines for precise wire cutting.
Advanced Metal Finishing and Secondary Operations
John M. Dean Co. offers a comprehensive suite of secondary operations and metal finishing services. These include heat treatment to enhance strength and toughness for demanding applications, and various surface treatments such as tumbling for deburring and polishing. Plating options like zinc, nickel, copper, gold, and silver are available to improve corrosion resistance. Other corrosion prevention methods include Black Oxide coating for glare reduction and passivation for stainless steel components to resist chemicals. Further capabilities encompass bending, knurling, roll threading, drilling, turning, coining/press processes for features like flats and barbs, and laser marking for graphics and serial numbers on polymer substrates.
Specialized Offerings and Applications
Beyond general industrial components, John M. Dean Co. is recognized as a significant producer of standard and custom blowgun darts and spears, serving enthusiasts and hunters. Their products find application across diverse sectors including medical, dental, veterinary, industrial valves and fittings, antique phonographs, automotive repair, musical instruments, and various hardware such as fasteners, hooks, and textile pins.
