How to Find a Custom Manufacturer for Fasteners

Obviously not all manufacturers are not created equal, so you may be asking... how can I find a custom manufacturer for fasteners with all of the choices? This article will provide tips on How to find a Custom Manufacturer for Fasteners and how to determine the best suited manufacturer for the project. 

(1) Experience.

It's important that a manufacturer has extensive experience, and offers truly custom products to fit your specifications. BTM Manufacturing, a custom manufacturer in Kansas City, has over 50 years of experience, from u-bolts, j-bolts and spade bolts to eye bolts, anchor bolts and studs. Experience is key, as are referrals. Ask for a few of the manufacturers current and past customers, and give them a call. Feedback from customers can truly allow you to see what happens behind the scenes and the processes, best determining if this is a fit for your team. 

(2) Product Consistency and Quality.

It is key to have a manufacturer that provides quality and product consistency. There need to be processes and systems in place to ensure the quality of the manufacturing maintains a high level of quality and ultimately meets and exceeds customer satisfaction. BTM continually strives for quality improvements in our raw material procurement, manufacturing processes and employee training. Streamlining of information systems, along with more effective data storage and accessibility are also areas of constant enhancement. BTM is ISO 9001:2015 certified. Made from coil or bar stock, our high speed automated cutting, thread rolling and bending operations help to maintain high quality standards while keeping our production costs low. 

(3) Domestic Products

Options are limitless when you google 'fastener manufacturers,' both domestic and international. Many companies have chosen to keep the business domestic, which assists with the checks and balances of quality, consistency, and communication with your manufacturer. BTM Manufacturing is centrally located in America's Heartland (Kansas City, Missouri), and are well positioned to respond to quick delivery and transit needs. Our products are proudly made in the USA from domestic steel.

(4) Capabilities 

A key element when looking at potential manufacturers is to understand the capabilities offered. Here are a few categories to ask about: 

- Thread Size

BTM offers: 

• 3/16" to 1-1/2"” Rolled Thread
• 3/16" to 4” Cut Thread
•  M8 to M20 Rolled Thread
• M6 to M30 Cut Thread

- Thread Type

BTM offers: 

• Roll Thread
• Cut Thread
• UNC
• UNF
• Metric

- Materials 

BTM offers: 

• 1018 Steel/Grade 2
• 1541 Steel/Grade 5
• 4140 Steel
• 304 Stainless
• 316 Stainless
• 1554
• A193 B7
• Additional materials upon request

- Finishes

BTM offers: 

• Zinc
• Zinc/Yellow
• Black E-Coat
• Black Oxide
• Galvanized
• Additional finishes upon request
• ROHS Compliant Available

- Secondary Operations

BTM offers: 

• Assembly 
• Bending
• Cutting
• Drilling
• Welding
• Tapping
• Forging
• Heat Treating

- Industrial Standards

BTM offers: 

• ASTM
• SAE
• IFI
• ISO

Below is an example of a custom spade bolt project BTM completed for a client. BTM can manufacture virtually any hole and spade size from 10-24 through 4" diameters. These can be made in various grades in both ferrous and non-ferrous materials. Nuts and washers are available from stock on request.

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