Since 1936 Fairchild Fasteners remains focused as a premier aerospace fasteners manufacturer. In 1999, Fairchild Fasteners acquiredKaynar Technologies Inc. (KTI), a major national market leader and supplier of a diversified line of aerospace, automotive and industrial fasteners, components and tools. KTI was comprised of Kaynar Manufacturing, Microdot and K-FAST Assembly Tool Systems.

Kaynar Fasteners continue to be manufactured today under the Fairchild Fasteners brand.  Structural Panel Fasteners are  the most common Fairchild fasteners. Tridair Fairchild Structural Panel Fasteners are designed to provide high strength resistance, and exceptionally high cycle life. There are five primary structural panel fastening systems that are offered by Fairchild Fasteners including the Mark IV™, Live Lock™, Milson®,TriMil™, and QR™ Series.Each design offers a unique set of features to support the broadest range of customer applications.

High strength, quick operation, an encapsulated receptacle and an exceptionally high life cycle make Fairchild Fasteners LiveLock™ structural panel fasteners the optimal choice for high performance aircraft and electronic applications. The spring loaded ratchet design ensures positive locking action and vibration resistance without relying on prevailing torque. Additionally, the Fairchlild Fasteners LiveLock™ panel fastener’s multiple lead thread permits rapid installation and removal.