Fastener distribution companies can provide everything you need to properly hold your machinery together. These fasteners may include screws, nuts, bolts, washers, cotter pins and other similar products.

A good fastener supplier will make sure you have the proper fasteners to keep your machines running properly. Now and then they may be removed to fix or substitute moving parts inside the machines, at which point it may also be advisable to replace the fasteners.

A fastener supplier will have everything you need in stock or be able to find or manufacture the items you are looking for. When your company partners with distributors of fasteners, you will be able to:

1. Place orders for any type of industrial fastener supply you may require;

2. Purchase orders in bulk at a discount wholesale price;

3. Have fasteners custom made to fit any specific shape or size.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Order products from an industrial fastener distributor

A good fastener distributor keeps a large variety of products on hand and offers immediate shipping to regular customers. This ensures that, when your company is in need of any type of standard fastener, you will be able to receive it as quickly as possible.

I recommend: Find the fasteners you are looking for from G.L. Huyett, W.W. Grainger, Fastener Dimensions and MMS & Accessories.

Purchase specialty items from fastener distribution companies

Your business may require a particular type of fastener. It is easy to find anything you want and order it on line. Work with the right supplier when you are interested in products that are a little different from the standard types of fasteners.

I recommend: Volt Industrial Plastics sells fasteners made out of plastic. Cherry Aerospace carries fasteners specifically for the aerospace industry.

Request customized items from fastener suppliers

Your company may need a supplier of fasteners that is able to custom make a product for your machinery. These manufacturers and distributors may charge a little more, but they will provide you with exactly what you need to fit any machinery you work with.

I recommend: Get custom products from Chicago Nut & Bolt, JPC Specialties and AFC Industries.

Work with fastener distributors that accept wholesale orders

When your company needs a large industrial fastener supply, you will receive a better rate by ordering in bulk from a wholesale distributor. They keep large amounts of products on hand to fulfill the requests of their customers.

I recommend: Buy wholesale from Bolt Products, Lightning Bolt, Delco Fasteners and Tyson Bolt & Supply.

Review a directory of fastener distributors

Deciding which fasteners distributor to work with can be a difficult decision. Looking through a directory of industrial fastener distributors will allow you to see what each company has to offer and will help you choose a supplier to work with on a long-term basis.

I recommend: Check into a variety of fastener suppliers from the Industrial Fasteners Institute or Fasteners Directory.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Make sure you have the exact specifications for any custom-made products so you will not have to have them made more than once.
• •  Purchase stainless steel items from fastener distributors if they are likely to get wet. This will help avoid rust.