The “Aerospace Quality” Myth

In areas from hose ends to engine fasteners the terms “Aerospace Material” and “Aerospace Quality” have become buzz words implying the very best in design, materials and quality control.

“It isn’t necessarily so”, says Gary Holzapfel, founder and CEO of Santa Paula, California based ARP, Inc. ARP (Automotive Racing Products) supplies extremely high strength and fatigue resistant threaded engine fasteners to NASCAR, CART, IRL, NHRA and Formula One engine builders and manufacturers.