Custom Machined & Cold-Headed Fasteners
Built to Your Specifications
Cardinal Components, Inc. is your #1 distributor for custom specialty fasteners that are tailored to your exact requirements. We can take care of your needs, whether it be from a custom fastener drawing or a slight modification to an existing catalog part (very easy!). We offer a fast, practical path to the right solution with reliable pricing, lead time, and technical support. Click here for a printable pdf flyer!
Option 1: Custom Fasteners Made to Customer’s Blueprint
If you have your own blueprint, please provide it to us and we’ll review it to confirm that the dimensions, tolerances, and materials are suitable for best manufacturability. Then, we provide the drawing to several qualified machining or cold-heading suppliers for competitive pricing and lead time. Cardinal will provide you a quotation for the best combination of cost, lead time, and quality – all managed by our team from start to finish.
Customers love this option as they gain access to an extensive proven supply chain but only need to work directly with Cardinal Components, Inc. (read more on this below!).
Option 2: Modifications to Existing Catalog Fasteners
When a standard catalog fastener is close to working in an application – but not exactly right – we have the custom fastener solution for you. We can handle most changes to length, thread, material, or finish on any catalog fastener. Then, we’ll coordinate the modification through the original catalog machining or cold-header manufacturer or through a custom source that can create the “custom fastener” to your exact specification.
Machined Fasteners vs Cold-Headed Fasteners
For volumes up to 10,000 to 20,000 qty or non-repeat jobs, we typically find the most cost-effective and quickest lead time is machining the fasteners out of bar stock.
Screw Machine
For super-high volumes over 20,000 qty or repeat jobs, then it makes sense to create permanent tooling dies for cold-heading the parts out of wire.
Cold Heading Machine or Cold Forging Machine
A Trusted Sourcing Network
Over the past 40+ years, we’re proud to have built, maintained and grown our extensive, dependable stable of both catalog fastener manufacturers and custom machining or cold-heading partners. This gives us the ability to source virtually anything fastener – whether that means working with domestic (Made in the USA) manufacturers or trusted overseas partners (certain high-volume custom fasteners may be a candidate, typically sourced in Taiwan).
With Cardinal Components, Inc., you gain access to a proven supply chain and a team that understands how to get custom specialty fasteners done right – quickly, accurately, and at the right price.
Please send your drawings and estimated production quantities to [email protected]. Our team can work with you to produce your custom machined specialty fastener or custom cold-headed fastener, providing excellent customer service and communication through the entire process. Contact us today for your free quote!