Lead-free material is now used by PennEngineering (Danboro, PA) to manufacture its entire cataloged product (Source: PennEngineering)line of steel fasteners. This action is being implemented to eliminate any potential lead-related environmental issues, underscore a longstanding role as environmentally friendly manufacturer and promote overall sustainability objectives.

The action also reinforces the company’s attention to the regulatory arena, notably an expected European Commission deadline for all manufacturers in 2019. The deadline is related to the Commission’s RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substance) Directive, which became effective in 2006. The directive stipulates that new electrical and electronic equipment must not contain specified hazardous substances, including the intentional addition of lead for any purpose, unless permitted by exemption.

This new company initiative makes PennEngineering steel fasteners RoHS-compliant without the use of any exemptions.