Click Bond

What Click Bond does

Click Bond, Inc. is a privately held, family-owned US manufacturer specializing in adhesive-bonded fastening technology as an alternative to mechanical fastening methods such as drilling, riveting, and welding. Founded in 1987 and operating under parent Physical Systems, Inc. (PSI), the company is headquartered in Carson City, Nevada with a production facility in Watertown, Connecticut. Its 5,000+ product portfolio spans nine categories — rivetless nutplates, studs and standoffs, mounts, ACRES/PANDOR/BOLTMOD sleeves, bushings, Click Patch repair patches, LoMas hollow-shank screws, structural adhesives, and insulation blanket fasteners — each configurable by material, thread size, and geometry. Products are qualified to aerospace and naval specifications (NASM25027, MIL-S-8879, ABS Type Approved, NAVSEA Approved) and protected by 24 US and 44 foreign patents, including a proprietary deep-draw process for LoMas screws.

The company sells primarily through an enterprise field sales force backed by sales engineers who provide on-site installation training and process support, supplemented by an authorized global distributor network (e.g., Fastavia, Ltd in the UK). Customers operate across aerospace and defense (commercial aviation, military aviation, eVTOL/advanced air mobility, business jets, rotorcraft, unmanned systems, satellites, missiles, engines), marine and naval, land/automotive/rail, and industrial/energy applications. Revenue is generated through one-time unit sales of catalog hardware and custom-engineered configurations, with pricing handled on a quote basis. Following its January 2026 acquisition of Brighton Science and its 2026 launch of the Automated Bonding Technology (ABT) product family and XR-based Digital Solutions, Click Bond has repositioned itself from a pure fastener supplier into a systems vendor combining bonded hardware, automated surface preparation, and digital installation guidance.

Name

Click Bond

Legal name

Click Bond, Inc.

Website

http://clickbond.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Click Bond is a privately held US manufacturer of adhesive-bonded fasteners and installation systems used in aerospace, defense, marine, automotive, rail, and industrial applications, selling through direct enterprise sales and a global distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Fasteners

NAICS

Adhesive Manufacturing (325520)

SIC

Adhesives & Sealants (2891)

akta.pro primary industry

Adhesives (Structural & Assembly) (IMAEAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Adhesives & Sealants Chemicals (IMAEABAA)

Keywords

• Adhesive-bonded fasteners
• Aerospace structural hardware
• Rivetless nutplates
• Automated bonding technology
• Structural adhesive systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Carson City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Adhesive-Bonded Fasteners: Sale of adhesive-bonded structural hardware including rivetless nutplates, studs, standoffs, mounts, bushings, ACRES sleeves, Click Patch repair patches, and LoMas screws. Each product category includes multiple configurations with various materials and sizes.
2. Structural Adhesives: Sale of structural adhesives and sealants including CB420, CB200, CB250, CB301, CB309, CB359, CB394 series. Packaged in twin-pack cartridges with optional dispensers and mixing tips. Qualified to aerospace OEM specs.
3. Sleeve Products: Sale of ACRES, PANDOR, and BOLTMOD sleeves for preventing oversized holes and providing structural-fatigue protection for composite panels. CB787 Sleeve Trimmer Kit also sold.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Click Bond manufactures and sells adhesive-bonded fastening solutions that replace traditional drilled, riveted, or welded mechanical fasteners. Its product catalog spans 5,000+ items across nine categories — including rivetless nutplates, studs, standoffs, mounts, bushings, ACRES sleeves, Click Patch repair patches, LoMas screws, insulation blanket fasteners, and structural adhesives — qualified to aerospace OEM specs. Beyond hardware, the company also sells Automated Bonding Technology (ABT) systems for laser-precision surface preparation and adhesive dispensing, and Digital Solutions for XR-guided installation.

Product overview

Click Bond offers a comprehensive portfolio of adhesive-bonded fastening solutions organized into core hardware products and enabling technology platforms. The core product line includes nine distinct fastener categories: Rivetless Nutplates, Studs & Standoffs, Mounts, ACRES® Sleeves (including PANDOR® and BOLTMOD® lines), Bushings, Click Patch®, LoMas® Screws, Adhesives, and Insulation Blanket Fasteners. These are complemented by two technology platforms: Automated Bonding Technology (ABT) for automated surface preparation and adhesive dispensing, and Digital Solutions for XR-guided installation. Following the January 2026 acquisition of Brighton Science, the portfolio now also includes surface intelligence solutions. The 5,000+ product offerings share adhesive-bonded fastening as their unifying technology, delivering weight savings, structural integrity preservation, and reduced installation time across aerospace, defense, marine, automotive, rail, energy, and industrial sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rivetless Nutplates Adhesive-bonded nutplates that eliminate rivet holes, preserving structure, reducing weight, and simplifying installation. Includes disposable fixtures for precise alignment and uniform clamping during cure. Available in Standard, Sealed, and Sleeved configurations for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications.
• Studs & Standoffs Adhesive-bonded studs and standoffs offering clean, reliable alternative to traditional attachment methods with no holes, no welds, and no brackets. Available in metal, composite, and thermoplastic materials for aerospace and industrial use.
• Mounts Adhesive-bonded mounts providing design flexibility for cable and tube routing and blanket installation. Includes Cable-Tie Mounts, Insulation Blanket Mounts, and Bonded Brackets.
• ACRES Sleeves Deep-draw manufactured sleeves for preventing oversized holes and providing enhanced structural-fatigue protection for composite panels. Includes PANDOR and BOLTMOD sleeve lines.
• Bushings Adhesive-bonded bushings enabling construction with lightweight composite sandwich structures using crush-sensitive or low strength core materials. Includes Threaded, Through-Hole, and Locking Thread configurations.
• Click Patch Adhesive-bonded patches for rapid repair of leaking fasteners in wet wing aircraft, skin punctures, and other light damage. Includes Flat, Domed, Small, and Large configurations.
• LoMas Screws Revolutionary hollow-shank lightweight threaded fastener using proprietary deep-draw manufacturing for weight reduction in non-structural applications such as systems routing and interior component installations.
• Adhesives Structural adhesives and sealants qualified to aerospace OEM specs, packaged in twin-pack cartridges. Includes acrylic and epoxy formulations (CB420, CB200, CB250, CB301, CB309, CB359, CB394 series) for bonding metals, thermoplastics, and composites.
• Insulation Blanket Fasteners Adhesive-bonded fasteners for securing insulation without structural compromise. Includes receptacles and retainers for thermal and acoustic applications, with extended-length options for thick insulation.
• Automated Bonding Technology (ABT) Automated surface preparation and adhesive dispensing system using laser precision for scalable bonded fastener installation. Delivers 7x faster throughput and 3x quality improvement (Ppk 6.51 vs 2.07 for hand prep) versus manual bonding methods.
• Digital Solutions XR-guided installation, maintenance and repair solutions using augmented and mixed reality to project 3D work instructions onto part surfaces. Enables real-time process validation and built-in traceability; enabled Vertical Aerospace to shorten VX4 build timeline from three months to five days for 9,500 bonded fasteners.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% faster installation than riveted alternatives
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• NLign AnalyticscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Strategic partnership to modernize aircraft manufacturing and sustainment processes in aerospace and defense industries. Integrates NLign's 3D Digital Twin spatial database with Click Bond's digital work guidance solutions and 40 years of aircraft assembly expertise, creating unified workflow connecting factory, flightline, and engineering authority data. Addresses workforce shortages and disconnected quality data systems.
• Brighton SciencecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2026Acquired by Click Bond in January 2026. Brighton Science brings surface intelligence expertise including wettability data, bond readiness confirmation, and adhesion measurement. Strengthens foundation for bonded fasteners by providing surface intelligence learning center and BConnect R&D preview. First joint appearance at Farnborough 2026.
• Fastavia, LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized UK distributor and technical representative for Click Bond. Hosts Stand #3730 at Farnborough 2026 alongside Click Bond's global distribution network. Conducts live adhesive bonding demonstrations with proven fasteners.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Henkel: Henkel's Loctite and Bonderite brands supply structural adhesives for aerospace and industrial assembly, including applications overlapping with Click Bond's adhesive-bonded fastening portfolio. Both companies target structural bonding in airframes, interiors, and electronics with qualified adhesive systems.
• Lisi Aerospace: Lisi Aerospace is a major tier-1 supplier of aerospace fasteners and structural components serving commercial, military, and business jet OEMs. Comparable to Click Bond as an aerospace fastener specialist competing on installation efficiency, weight savings, and OEM qualifications.
• Parker LORD (Parker Hannifin): Parker LORD produces specialty structural adhesives and vibration management systems used across aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. Directly comparable to Click Bond in qualified structural adhesives for aerospace OEM applications.
• H.B. Fuller: H.B. Fuller manufactures industrial and specialty adhesives including aerospace-grade formulations. Comparable to Click Bond in structural and assembly adhesive chemistries sold into aerospace, transportation, and industrial assembly.

Broad incumbents

• Howmet Aerospace: Howmet Aerospace produces fasteners, hardware, and structural components for aerospace and defense at much larger scale than Click Bond. Competes in adjacent aerospace fastening categories and benefits from broader portfolio and global footprint.
• 3M: 3M's Aerospace and Industrial Adhesives divisions produce structural bonding films, tapes, and adhesives used in airframe assembly and interior installation. Overlaps with Click Bond's adhesive product line as a much larger, broadly diversified incumbent.
• Precision Castparts Corp: Precision Castparts (PCC, owned by Berkshire Hathaway) is a large tier-1 aerospace supplier producing fasteners, structural castings, and airframe components. Overlaps with Click Bond's aerospace fastening category at materially larger scale.
• Stanley Black & Decker: Stanley Black & Decker's Industrial segment produces fastening tools, engineered fasteners, and assembly systems serving aerospace, automotive, and industrial markets. Comparable in fastening systems thinking, though its center of gravity is broader than Click Bond's aerospace focus.
• Arconic: Arconic manufactures aerospace fasteners, engineered structures, and titanium/aluminum products for airframes and engines. Comparable to Click Bond in aerospace structural fastening but at significantly larger scale and broader portfolio.

Others

• Solvay: Solvay supplies advanced composites, specialty polymers, and adhesive/adhesive-surface chemistry into aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. Adjacent to Click Bond through composite substrate chemistry and surface science underpinning adhesive bonding.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments1 record

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