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!
XL Screw Corporation
Lincolnshire, IL | 800-323-7367Since 1968, we have offered the finest fasteners. At XL Screw Corporation we feature over 9,000 items, with 600 new items added in 2009. “Quality First” is the standard by which we live. We offer metric fasteners, plastic fasteners, stainless steel fasteners and screws. We offer customers a reputation built upon quality & services, competitive pricing, proven managed inventory programs and more.
Aetna Screw Products Co.
Niles, IL | 847-647-9555Aetna Screw Products is a premier choice for all your fastener needs! Our objective is your satisfaction so we provide a wide variety of fasteners as well as other services. Our line of fasteners include powertrain fasteners, brake drum fasteners, and more. We provide our specialty linkage products with the most stringent industrial demands in mind.
Parker Fasteners
Goodyear, AZ | 623-925-5998At Parker Fasteners we take great pride in our work, and we make it our goal to exceed your expectations. We want to be your partner, providing quality parts and solutions cost effectively and all from American sources. We even cold head challenging materials, so we can solve your toughest fastening problems. For all your socket drive fastening needs be sure to give us a call or check out our website to see how we can make a difference in your production!
Aerospace Manufacturing Corporation
Wallington, NJ | 973-472-2300When it comes to fasteners, Aerospace Manufacturing Corporation is your premier source! Since our founding in 1986, we have built a reputation for high quality and dependability. Our product management teams will assess your needs to come up with the perfect product that will fit all of your requirements exactly. Visit our website or get in touch with our customer service department 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.