For example, fasteners made for use in automotive applications, such as a fastener used to mount a stereo console in a specific vehicle model, would not be appropriate for use in a kitchen cabinet mount. Read More…
Leading Manufacturers
Ford Fasteners, Inc.
Hackensack, NJ | 800-272-3673Our company has a reputation for superior products, customer service, and dependability. All our fastener products are built to last, and we know that our customers appreciate our dedication to using the best materials and manufacturing techniques. If you would like to learn more about us, contact us by phone or email, or stop by our website today!
Fastener Tool & Supply, Inc.
Solon, OH | 866-580-8665Fastener Tool & Supply leads the fastener distribution industry through our commitment to operational excellence, customer service, and growth. Innovation, quality, and continuous improvement have allowed us to partner with thousands of customers across North America. From fortune 500 companies to local OEM's, our team has the experience and service to meet all of your fastener needs.
Southern Fasteners & Supply, Inc.
Winston-Salem, NC | 800-642-0921From our inventory of over 130,000 different fasteners, we know precisely which ones are right for your application. We test them for material composition and measurement accuracy. With our Vendor Management Inventory service (VMI) our Service Technicians monitor your needs and keep you fully supplied at all times. Our ISO 9001 and AS9120B certifications helps us maintain system standards that ensure the fasteners we supply are the highest quality parts available.
Eastwood Manufacturing
Houston, TX | 281-447-0081At Eastwood Manufacturing, we have the experience to fill your fastener requirements. That's why we manufacture not only standard parts, but also specialty and custom fasteners, and nonstandard configurations. We stock conventional materials, and also exotic metals for unique projects! Join the many companies that have made Eastwood first on their bid lists! Send us a request for quote or fax your requirements today!
World Fasteners, Inc.
Hampstead, MD | 410-239-7766With over 100 years of employee experience in fasteners, we have placed all of our emphasis on maintaining reliability for service, quality, and value (at competitive prices, of course). We maintain an immense inventory of over 195 million fasteners in stock. And if you can't find what you need in our stock, we can manufacture it to your particular specifications and requirements, in any finish or material necessary. Call or email us today!
Tanner Bolt & Nut Corp.
Brooklyn, NY | 800-456-2658When it comes to fasteners, Tanner provides the highest quality available. It has been our main goal over the years that we provide fasteners that exceed customer expectations every time. We have made it our mission to provide innovative products that will withstand the test of time. To learn more about what we may do for you call or email today!
The word "specialty" means different things in different contexts. Fasteners used only in aerospace contexts could be considered specialty aerospace fasteners, while a fastener used only on one specific kind of air craft is more specialized still.
The extent to which a fastener variety is specialized is, to some extent, a matter of perspective. There are fasteners made for use only in electronic devices, industrial process equipment, domestic appliances, vehicles, building construction and aircraft.
Screws used in the manufacturing of electronics differ dramatically from those made for assembling automobiles. Some are made specifically for securing certain kinds of material, like metal, plastic, fabric and wood, each with different strengths. Because every fastener variety should be carefully paired with its application, it could be said that all fasteners are specialized to some extent.
Specialty Fasteners - Ford Fasteners, Inc.Fasteners differ in driving recess, head styles, shoulder form, shank types, thread form and point styles. Driving recesses are the slots on the top of fastener heads that allow for the use of driving tools. Head styles can be hexagonal, round, square, oval and flat, among many other configurations.
Shoulder forms can be oval, round, ribbed, square and fin-necked. Thread forms differ based on country standards and materials. Those being used in wood have a specific type of thread, and American and metric fasteners have different threading based on different measurement systems.
Point styles are either blunt or sharp. This also depends on what material the fasteners are securing. Different types of metal and plastic fasteners are market-specific. For example, plastic screws, since they are not high-strength, are limited in terms of the number of tasks for which they can be used.
However, they are corrosion resistant and inexpensive, which makes them good choices for certain applications. Stainless steel are known for their strength and corrosion resistance, which makes them a popular choice for use in outdoor utilities and in automobiles.
Decking fasteners are specially designed for use in the construction of wooden structures like decks and patios. A thorough understanding of the strengths and limitations of fasteners is important to effectively using them.