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All Fastco cold headed fasteners are proudly “Made in the USA” in our manufacturing facilities.
Cold Headed Bolts and Screws – Custom – Made in the USA
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Cold heading, also called cold forming, is a cost-effective and efficient process to produce both standard parts, such as bolts, screws, and pins, as well as custom fasteners. Cold heading technology has been in existence for over 150 years. The process uses a series of dies and punches to form steel coils into rivets, studs, bolts, and other male fasteners, which are used to align, locate, position, fix, or conjoin two or more components.
Since 1970, Fastco Industries has been a leading manufacturer of cold-headed fastener solutions for the industrial marketplace worldwide. Fastco focuses on providing cutting-edge manufacturing innovation, from our state-of-the-art inspection equipment to our in-house tooling capabilities. Since we can fabricate our own tooling, we are able to reduce lead times and accommodate including multiple upset configurations, custom head shapes, and substitutions for multi-part assemblies. We are also IATF 16949:2016 certified, demonstrating our high quality commitment.
Fastco excels in fast lead times and high-volume production. We are committed to partnering with our customers on all design support and customer service needs. All Fastco bolts and screws are proudly Made in the USA in our manufacturing facilities.
Many Cold Heading Advantages for Bolt and Screw Production
- Significant material savings because of reduced scrap in manufacturing versus machining.
- Bolts and Screws coming off a cold header are usually complete or net finished with nearly zero scrap.
- Cold heading can improve bolt performance versus screw machining where grain flow is interrupted. The cold heading process rearranges the grain structure increasing shear strength performance.
- Cold heading of Bolts and Screws offers a consistent higher quality surface finish which is taken from the smooth condition and dimensions of the dies. This can eliminate secondary finishing.
- Cold heading features a tight tolerance consistency.
Types of Cold Headed Bolts and Screws Manufactured
- Custom Bolts and Screws
- Weld Bolts and Screws
- Indented Hex Bolts and Screws
- Shoulder Bolts and Screws
- Collar Bolts and Screws
- Isolator Bolts and Screws
- Valve Cover Bolts and Screws
Bolt and Screw Size Ranges
Our bolts and screws are offered in sizes ranging from 3mm to 18mm.
Bolt and Screw Materials
- Carbon Steel 1010-1015-1018-1022-1038-1045-10B21
- Alloy Steel 1541-4037-4135-4140-B16
- Stainless Steel 302-304-316-410-430
- High Nickel Alloy Stainless Steel A286-431
Secondary Operations Available
- Adhesive Patch
- Cleaning
- Heat Treating
- Kitting and Assembly
- Machining
- Plating
Industries
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Automotive
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Construction
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Heavy Equipment & Axle
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Defense
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Medical
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Agricultural
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Appliance
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Furniture
IATF 16949:2016 Certified for Automotive
Fastco is IATF 16949:2016 certified. This standard replaces and supersedes the current ISO/TS 16949, defining the requirements of a quality management system for organizations in the automotive industry. Fastco provides the highest quality cold-headed bolts with just-in-time delivery to your facilities around the world.
Why is Fastco Industries Different Than Other Cold Forming Companies?
Its Large Investments in the Company Have Continually Improved Its Processes.
- Tooling is Produced In-House to Extremely Tight Tolerances
- State-of-the-Art Inspection Equipment
- 150,000 Square Feet of Manufacturing Space to Handle Any Project
- Engineering Design and Simulation
- In-House Milling of Dies and Machine Support
- Updated Bowl and Feed Systems for Thread Rolling Equipment
- In-House Secondary Machining Processes
- State-of-the-Art Eddy Current Sort Equipment Including Hardness Checks and Cracked-Head Detection
Our Brand Promise
To Bring Specialty Cold-Headed Bolts and Screws to Market Faster than Any Other Production Manufacturer How Does Fastco Industries Achieve the Brand Promise?
- Predictability in Manufacturing
- Greater Control of Tooling Creation
- Tub Tracking for Improved Parts Location
- Superb Preventative Maintenance
- Advanced PLEX ERP System
Parts Distribution
Fastco’s distribution center near our manufacturing facilities supports our customers’ full supply chain and inventory management, bar coding, just-in-time delivery, and always attentive customer service.
Give us an opportunity to provide you with a free no obligation quote for your cold-headed bolts and screws or other cold heading services. We can accommodate low-volume orders as well as quantities in the millions. Call (616) 389-1409 or use the forms tabs found on at the top. One of our representatives will get back with you promptly.