Custom Slotted Fillister Screws - 303 Stainless Steel, DFARS Compliant

Custom slotted fillister screws we supplied to our aerospace customer at 100 pieces - ASTM A582 DFARS compliant 303 stainless steel material (Italy Melt) was used for the domestic manufacturing.  2-56 thread was incorporated at .25-.37" in length, with the overall length underneath the head at .625 +0/-.030".  The head height measures .070-.095" and the slot depth is set at .033-.043".  Head diameter was set between .145" and .161".  Full certs were provided with the parts per our customers usual requirements.

Custom Hex Flange Screws, Class 10.9 - M12 X 1.75 X 30MM With Black Phosphate Finish

These are custom hex flange screws we supplied to our automotive customer in grade 10.9.  The size and thread pitch is relatively common in the marketplace but the 10.9 class is a tricky find.  With the large volume required we had the parts domestically produced with black phosphate finish.  Measuring M12 X 1.75 X 30MM the hex flange head measured 23-25MM in flange diameter and 14.5-15.0MM across the flats.  Head height was set to 12MM +/-1MM, inclusive of the flange.  Full certs were available to the customer upon request.

Custom Bead Blast Flat Socket Screws - AISI 303 Stainless Steel Material

Approximately 34,000 pieces of these custom bead blast flat socket screws were supplied to our customer in the defense manufacturing sector.  Half the parts were set at 1.29" length while the other half set to 1.695" length.  The same 1/4-28 thread was incorporated on both parts and the socket drive was cold headed.  A spherical readius shape was incorporated into the top of the flat head, which is difficult to discern in the photos shown.  The head height measured .097" and the head diameter at .375".  Glass bead blast process was used to add the matte sand finish desired by our customer.

Custom Slotted Pins With Partial 6-32 Thread - 304 Stainless Steel Material

We supplied our customer a short run supply of these custom slotted pins with partial 6-32 thread.  Just over 200 pieces were produced domestically using 304 stainless steel material.  The 6-32 thread length was set at 0.18" and all other dimensions were derived from the samples our customer provided us.  These parts were relatively simple without any special services or paperwork requirements.

Custom Stainless Steel Double End Studs - 1/4-20 & 10-32 Thread in 304 Stainless Steel

We provided our customer a small batch of these custom stainless steel double end studs at just over 100 pieces.  They wanted to replicate existing parts but did not have any drawings or prints.  We used a sample piece provided to replicate all dimensions to a +/-.01" tolerance.  1/4-20 thread is incorporated on the larger diameter side and 10-32 on the other, with approximately half the thread turned down into a dog point.

Custom Partial Hex Standoffs - Fully Internally Threaded In 18-8 Stainless Steel

These custom partial hex standoffs measure M6 - 1.0M X 22MM and are domestically made using 18-8 stainless steel material.  The hex height is set at 6MM and hex across the flats at 10mm.  The round standoff portion is set to 8mm for the outside diameter.  All dimensions had +/-.01MM tolerance.  Lead time to get these parts produced was approximately 6-8 weeks from production start.  Material certs were available upon request with the parts.

Custom Geomet Coated Washers - M5 Flat Washer With Geomet 500 Finish

These custom Geomet coated washers are produced and finished domestically using 3 runs of Geomet 500 coating.  The washer itself is made using HV-140 steel material and is dimensionally almost identical to a standard DIN125A flat washer, with the thinner height being its only variation.  The ID is 5.3-5.48MM, the OD is 9.64-10MM, and the thickness is 0.8-.85MM.  A large variety of different Geomet coatings are available, not to mention the Xylan, Magni, and other trademarked finish processes at your disposal.  Lead time to get the plain flat washers produced is typically 8-12 weeks, and another 3-4 weeks for the Geomet 500 coating process.

Custom 32tpi Socket Head Cap Screws - 4140 Material With 37-44 Hardness And 1/4-32 Thread Pitch

These are custom 32tpi socket head cap screws we supplied to our automotive prototyping customer.  4140 plain alloy material was used to produce a small batch of just 25 pieces domestically in the USA.  The 1/4-32 thread pitch was really the only tricky part requiring a custom production run.  Speed was absolutely critical to our customer and we were able to get the parts made and shipped within 2 weeks from order confirmation.

Extended Thread Large B7 Hex Bolts - 7/8 X 9 ASTM A193 B7 Hex Bolts With Reworded Extended Threads

Our customer needed 24 pieces of these extended thread large B7 hex bolts, measuring 7/8 X 9 with coarse thread.  The cut thread was extended as far as possible for each of the 24 pieces and the turnaround for the small quantity was relatively fast at just a few business days.  The finalized hex bolts were supplied with nuts and washers.

Custom 316 Stainless Tapered Head Screws - 10-13 X 1.75" Thread Forming Screws With Gimlet Point & Custom Rounded Tapered Hex Head

These custom 316 stainless tapered head screws turned out to be a very tricky part - while the 10-13 thread and gimlet point were easy to incorporate, the custom head was a tough problem to solve.  A 10 degree taper was required on the hex flats and the corners rounded.  A rounded profile on a vertical cross-section of the head was also required to allow the screw to rotate while still maintaining hex head engagement.  It took three rounds of tooling to finally get the head shape just right and fit the application requirements our customer desired.  Domestic production of this part was set at 50,000 pcs with a lead time of 8-12 weeks.

Custom Small Diameter U-Bolts - 4-40 X .75" Fully Threaded Round U-Bolts In Low Carbon Steel Material

These custom small diameter u-bolts are the more unusual u bolts we have supplied over the years - the one and only time we had to get fully threaded u-bolts manufactured.  Typically only a partial length of each leg is threaded, whether cut threads or rolled, but in this case our customer specifically requested a fully threaded version.  2,000 pieces were run through a domestic production process with a lead time of 5-6 weeks.  4-40 thread was incorporated with the inside width at .57 inches and inside length at .75 inches.

Custom 4140 Flat Socket Head Screws - Custom 1/4-28 X .595" Flat Socket Screws For Aerospace Applications

These custom 4140 flat socket head cap screws were produced domestically for our aerospace customer using AISI 4140 alloy steel material per AMS 6349.  Heat treat to 160-180 ksi per AMS 2759 was performed to finalize the production process.  Magnetic particle inspection per ASTM 1444 (Type I, Meth A, Sens Lev 3) was performed after the machining process was completed.  Lead time for this part varies significantly based on how busy the manufacturing and testing facilities are at the time of start.

Custom Low Head Socket Cap Screws - 1/4-20 X 1 Low Head Socket Head Cap Screws In Black Zinc With Nylon Thread Locking Patch

These are custom low head socket cap screws we supply to an offroad automotive product manufacturer.  We have a revolving blanket purchase order arrangement with next day deliveries of the parts from the individual releases.  Measuring 1/4-20 X 1 to standard IFI specifications, these low head socket cap screws are made in plain grade 5 steel material with black electroplated zinc finish for corrosion resistance.  A standard nylon thread locking patch is applied as the final part of the process to get the parts ready for use.

Large Double End Studs - 1"-8 Partially Threaded Studs In Plain B7 Material

We supplied our customer with 3 different sizes of these large double end studs: 160 pieces of 1"-8 X 5.125" with 1-1/2" and 1-3/4" of thread lengths, 30 pieces of 3/4"-10 X 3.8125" with 1" and 1-1/4" of thread lengths, and 12 pieces of 1-1/8"-8 X 5-3/4" with 1-7/8" and 1-1/4" thread lengths.  All threaded studs were made domestically using B7 material with light oil plain finish.  One side of each double end stud was stamped with the B7 material designation.  Lead time to produce all three sizes was approximately 5 business days from order confirmation.

Custom Metric Flange Bolts - Made Using 316 Stainless Steel Material

We supplied our industrial design customer these custom metric flange bolts in two different sizes, M12-1.75 X 35MM and M12 -1.75 X 45MM.  Small batch of 100 pieces in each length was manufactured using our overseas production facility as a test run to allow our customer to test the parts in their mold application prior to a full production run.  Due to the small quantities involved, the parts were machined rather than cold or hot headed.  The machining process is much faster because it avoids lengthy and costly tooling and machinery set up, which would not be cost effective for a small run.

Custom Stainless Steel Precision Pins - 303 Stainless Per AMS 5640 V Type 1

220 pieces of these custom stainless steel precision pins were produced domestically for our aerospace customer using 303 stainless steel material.  Original specifications on the drawing called out for 303 stainless steel per AMS 5638 but we obtained a deviation approval to provide the part using a similar AMS 5640 V Type 1A spec material instead.  Passivation per AMS 2700, method 1, type 4, class 2 was done to complete the parts prior to QC inspection.  Overall length measures at 1.131" +/-.005 and the shaft diameter is set to .074-.075".  The width of the flattened section on one end reaches a diameter of .084" +/- .005.  The other end is rounded at R .078.

Custom 302 Stainless Compression Springs - .030 wire size

We had a small quantity of 250 pieces of these custom 302 stainless compression springs produced domestically, with a lead time of approximately 8 weeks.  .030 wire size was used and the free length was set at 1.5".  Out of the 18 total coils 16 were active and the outside diameter tapered down to .22" from the max outside diameter of .34".

Custom Low Head Metric Screws - M3 X 0.5MM X 3.25MM With Thread Locking Patch in 303 Stainless Steel Material

Custom low head metric screws manufactured domestically using 303 stainless steel material.  The 1/16 hex drive was broached with a 1.5MM drive depth.  Heavy torque blue thread locking patch was applied to conform to a .60 to .33 Nm minimum torque testing.  Head height measured 1.75MM and the width at 9.65MM.  The rounding around the edges of the head was set to R 0.020.  Production samples were provided for customer testing and approval prior to commitment to a full production run.  Lead time for production is 8-10 weeks from confirmed order.  Certificate of conformance, First Article Inspection Report, material cert, and passivation cert were required with the parts per our customer's request.

Custom 6-Lobe Socket Head Cap Screws - 6-32 X 1-1/4 In 18-8 Stainless Steel Material

Custom 6-lobe socket head cap screws manufactured domestically in 18-8 stainless steel material at approximately 8,000 pcs.  Our customer wanted us to provide these custom screws in black oxide finish after running them through ASTM A967 passivation.  Partial unthreaded shoulder was incorporated and the thread was rolled instead of the cut alternative.  Lead time for similar projects is currently running at 8-12 weeks from order confirmation.

Custom Double End Studs In 18-8 Stainless Steel Material - with AA1096 microspheres thread locking patch

These are custom double end studs made using 303 stainless steel (18-8 stainless steel) for our electronics manufacturing customer.  Domestically made at approximately 4,000 pcs these parts were made to the drawing shown below with AA1096 microspheres thread locking feature one the shorter threaded end.  1/4-20 thread was incorporated on the long threaded portion, while 10-24 was used for the shorter end with the thread lock patch.  A #2 square drive was broached on the 1/4-20 side as well.

Custom Deep Recess Phillips Drive Screws - #8 X 2" Phillips Pan Type A Sheet Metal Screws

At first glance these custom deep recess phillips drive screws seem like ordinary sheet metal screws.  For the most part that is true - the Type A thread and head dimensions are essentially per IFI specs without any modifications.  A closer look however will reveal a significantly deeper recess in the phillips drive.  Standard #8 phillips drive for a pan head reaches a depth of .108" while this custom part has a recess depth of .120" to .122" - a significant difference when it comes to improved engagement and faster/easier use on the production floor.  This improvement in speed and engagement was the main driver behind our customer's request for this modified sheet metal screw, particularly important when some of the depth is used for paint when the screw heads are painted a variety of different colors.

Custom Metric 316L Set Screws - M5-0.8 X 6MM Short Dog Point Socket Set Screws

We ran an order of these custom metric 316L set screws with a short dog point at just 66 pieces using domestic production.  Lead time was relatively short at just 2-3 weeks from confirmed purchase order receipt.  A short .059 dog point was incorporated and a 2.5MM hex socket drive was broached for speed and cost efficiency.  Overall length was set at 2.36 inches and the tolerance on all dimensions was set at +/- .005 inches.  Great detail can be seen in the print included here as a reference.

Orange Painted Sheet Metal Screws - #8 X 3/4" in 18-8 Stainless Steel

These orange painted sheet metal screws are one of the brighter and more colorful painted screws we supply our customer base.  Most of the painted screws are in more subdued varieties of white, grey, and brown to match a variety of paneling used by our customers in their respective assembly lines.  The base screw itself is a standard off the shelf 18-8 stainless steel #8 X 3/4" type A sheet metal screw.  Lead time for this color is similar to the others at 2-3 weeks from order confirmation but an expedited processing option is typically available upon request.

Custom A286 MS24693 Screws - Phil Flat 4-40 X 1/4"

These custom A286 MS24693 screws can look deceivingly simple at first glance.  The A286 material was a large deviation from the typical MS24693 specifications and the parts had to be heat treated to 140 KSI.  To finish off the production process the parts went through a NADCAP certified sand blast and descale & passivation process per AMS2700  Type 2 Class 1.  The production consisted of approximately 50,000 pcs and was completed domestically.  NACAP cert for the passivation was provided together with material cert and certificate of conformance.

Chrome Plated Phil Pan Hi-Lo Screws - 316 Stainless Steel Material With RoHS Compliant Tin Cobalt Finish, #10-16 X 3/4"

Another part to add to our growing list of custom tin cobalt and standard chrome plated fasteners.  These chrome plated phil pan hi-lo screws were manufactured overseas at approximately 50,000 pcs and supplied to our customer on a revolving blanket purchase order basis.  They measure #10-16 X 3/4" and are identical outside of the length to the #10-16 X 1/2 version we have supplied for a number of years already.  316 stainless steel material is used for optimal corrosion resistance, which is further enhanced with the chrome plating for use in highly corrosive environments.

Custom 316L Machined Hardware - 6MM X 1.0M Thread & Straight Nurl Application On The Nut

We had 100 pcs of this mating custom 316L machined hardware produced domestically with a lead time of approximately 4 weeks.  These 100 pcs were to be used in testing prior to larger volume production.  The rod pieces measures 90MM in overall length and the knurled nut measures 17MM in overall height.  Getting the nut fully tapped turned out to be the trickier part of the process - the taps kept breaking before the full depth was reached.  After a few adjustments and a change-up on the thread tap style used that last issue was finally resolved.  Material certs were provided with the parts per customer's original request.

Custom Stamped L Brackets - 3/4 X 3/4 X 3/4 In Steel Zinc At .125" Material Thickness

These custom stamped L brackets are made using low carbon steel material with zinc plated finish.  .125" thick material is used and the outside dimensions are 3/4" for each leg, as well as the width of the bracket length itself.  Production takes place in the USA and we typically run approximately 10,000 pcs at a time for this stamped part.  Our customer uses it in combination with two other custom stamped brackets used to assemble decorative paneling.

Custom Modified Truss Self Tapping Screws - #9 X 1-5/8 Type A Self Tapping Screws In 18-8 Stainless Steel

We have been selling these custom modified truss self tapping screws since 2004.  As of 2018 we supply this part in plain 18-8 stainless steel, black oxide finish shown here, satin sheen brown, and satin sheen grey shown below.

Custom Matte Painted Screws - 10-24 x 2 Inch Phil Pan Machine Screws In Different Version of Grey

These are 3 different custom matte painted screws we supply our long time customer - different shades of grey with one (on the right) incorporating metallic flake features with a darker overall look.  All three colors were finished with a flat sheen clear coat to create the matte final result.  This clear coat process was the trickiest part of the process as each color changed differently once that final coating was applied - often requiring a drastic reformulation of the base color to anticipate the adjustments that will take place.  Thankfully, once this initial manipulation is completed the results can be easily replication on subsequent orders.

Differences In Thread Fit - 1A/2A/3A & 1B/2B/3B

Thread fit measures the looseness of fit between male and female threads.  For external threads the three fit classes are 1A/2A/3A and for internal thread (for example in hex nuts) 1B/2B/3B.  The higher the class number the tighter the fit - 3A/3B fit therefore is the tightest and presents the greatest risk when the parts require any type of plating or additive finish.  In our experience parts that require 3A/3B thread fit are at greater risk of not passing the Go/No-Go gauge test after electroplating, especially at smaller diameters.  Typically this happens because more of the plating material is added to the part at it's extremities, making a consistent plating thickness difficult to achieve and thereby compromising the tight fit tolerance at the end of the screw where the gauges engage.

Custom Aluminum Cap Nuts - 3/8-16 Acorn Nut Manufactured Per Samples Provided

Our customer required matching custom aluminum cap nuts for renovation of a historical building and only had a few samples to work from without any dimensional drawings.  We used those samples to recreate the pictured replicas using plain aluminum material with 3/8-16 internal thread.  500 pieces were produced for our customer's need and were provided together with custom aluminum .403" X 1.38" fender washers at 2,000 pieces.

Custom Grade 5 Automotive Screws - Tricky 1/4-32 Thread With Nylon Thread Locking Patch

These custom grade 5 automotive screws are exactly the same dimensionally as the 1/4-28 version shown in one of the previous posts but with two specific distinctions: the thread had to be 1/4-32 instead for this 2,500 pcs batch and the lead time had to be FAST.  To accomplish this the hex socket drive was broached instead of cold heading, the marks of which you can see at the very bottom of the hex recess.  That allowed us to save weeks of lead time and we also expedited the thread lock application process as well as all the transit in between processes.  Level III PPAP paperwork is provided with the parts per our customers original request and requirement.

Custom Painted Screws In White - #6 X 1/2" 18-8 Stainless Steel Type A Sheet Metal Screws With Matching White Paint

Fresh out of the oven these custom painted screws in white are finished off with flat sealant to provide the matte white finish our customer desired.  We created a matching paint to paneling samples provided by our customer and ran approximately 20,000 pcs in this first run.  Parts are individually racked, spray painted, heat treated to ensure longevity, and then finished off with the sealant to adjust the gloss level.  Lead times depend on the quantities and type of paint used but we can typically turn around parts within 3 weeks or as fast as 3-4 days with an expedited option if we have the paint material in house.

Custom Stainless Steel Standoffs - M3 X 12MM X 4.15MM Across The Flats

Pictured here is one of the custom stainless steel standoffs we supply our drone manufacturing customer.  Production is done in the USA in 18-8 stainless steel material, with passivation as the final step in the production process.  Lead times vary depending on the quantity required and rush options are typically available upon request.  When usage volumes exceed 25K pieces or so we typically switch production to one of our overseas partners to optimize cost per piece.

Custom Aluminum Round Spacers - 4.3MM X 50MM X 9.3MM Made in the USA

We supply a large number of standard off the shelf electronics hardware but get really excited about the custom sizes for the more interesting applications.  Pictured here are one of the custom aluminum round spacers we supply a drone manufacturer, along with a smaller custom spacer and a hex standoff to be shown in our next few posts.  Made in the USA at approximately 5,000 pcs these aluminum standoffs measure 4.3MM X 50MM X 12.30MM (OD) with a tolerance of +/-.01MM.  Lead time for the initial release is typically at 6-10 weeks depending on the current work flow and seasonality.

Custom 6-Lobe Wood Screws - 316 Stainless Steel Material With Custom Shape Head

These are custom 6-lobe wood screws made in 316 stainless steel material measuring 1.888" in length +/- .005".  #10-13 thread tapping thread pitch is rolled after the custom shaped head is cold formed and T20 6-lobe drive incorporated.  Production is done domestically at approximately 50,000 pcs per run and the total quantity was provided to our customer in 2 batches with the first shipment containing 18,000 pcs.

Custom Stainless Steel Shaft Collars - 1" Stackable Mounting Collars

We supply a large number of different custom and standard off the shelf shaft collars to our long time customer base, primarily on revolving 12-month blanket purchase order basis.  These particular 1" custom stainless steel shaft collars however we supplied to our customer at just 4 pieces.  Custom made to his specifications in the USA, we were able to ship them at a relatively quick turnaround.  Depending on the material, dimensional requirements, and existing backlog the lead times can vary drastically for these parts.

Custom Machined Nylon Pins - 1/2 Inch OAL

These are custom machined nylon pins we supply our industrial OEM customer.  They are manufactured overseas with a lead time of approximately 120 days from approved drawing/print.  Overall length is set at 1/2" and the OD drops from 5/16" on one side to 3/16" on the other narrow side.  The machined convex portion measures approximately 5/16 inches in length, leaving approximately 3/16 inches on the 5/16" OD section.  Plain acetal material was used without any dye.  Annual revolving blanket purchase orders are used with monthly releases - estimated annual usage is at 60,000 pcs.

Painted Wood Screws And Painted Countersunk Washers - #8 X 1-3/4" Phil Flat Wood Screws In Steel Zinc

This photo shows the painted wood screws and painted countersunk washers together with the paneling they are used on during the assembly process.  Our customer calls this color Pacifica Grey and we supply a number of other sizes for both the wood screw and the washer in this matching color.  All the parts are supplied on revolving annual blanket purchase order basis.  While this customer uses the countersunk washers with the flat head screws, others use a modified truss head screw for the same application.

Painted Self Drilling Screws

Custom brown painted self drilling screws in 18-8 stainless steel material supplied to our long time customer at 10,000 pcs per release.  We typically stock these parts based on revolving 12 month blanket purchase order arrangements - pricing is locked in based on 100K pieces but parts are released on a monthly schedule based on our customer's seasonal need.  The sealant on the brown painted heads was set to flat sheen as our customer prefers to avoid glossier finishes.  Lead time for painted parts at these quantities is typically 3-4 weeks from the procurement of the plain version.

Custom Painted Sheet Metal Screws

These custom painted sheet metal screws are just one example out of hundreds of different fasteners we supply our existing customer base with matching paint or sand blast finish to the mating assembly component.  Typically the customer provides us a sample of this mating component for color matching purposes and then we supply samples of screws with the matching formula.  The customer also often specifically instructs us to the sheen preferred - matte, flat, semi-glossy, etc.  Once the customer approves our provided matching samples we are off to the races to get the full volume painted.

Custom M17.5 X 2 Three Piece Drain Plugs

These are custom drain plugs we supply one of our core customers on a revolving annual blanket purchase order basis.  They are supplied in 3 separate pieces that are then assembled around the paneling on assembly floor.  While a more expensive and more intricate option was made available to our customer initially, this pictured 3-piece option presented a simpler and drastically cheaper alternative while still fully satisfying the application requirements.  Initial lead time varies depending on the size required and new tooling if applicable.

Custom Extra Long Hex Bolts - Partially Threaded 3/8-16 X 14" In 307A Material With Zinc Clear Finish

These are custom extra long hex bolts we have supplied our customer for many years, with shipments of approx 20,000 pcs at a time every 2-3 years.  307A steel material is used with zinc clear finish and all parts are manufactured overseas.  1.5" to 1.688" of thread is rolled on each part and the hex head height is set to .226-.268 inches.  R0.01-0.03 underneath the head is critical for our customer's application, allowing the head to lay as flat as possible against the mating part.

Custom Metric Rolled Thread Screws - DIN912 M14 X 1.5M X 88MM Class 12.9 Alloy Steel

We have been supplying these 12.9 alloy steel custom metric rolled thread screws for over 10 years to an automotive aftermarket OEM.  The alloy steel socket head blanks are ground to a smaller diameter to allow for the M14 thread to be rolled, which is a specific requirement with our customer.  We supply these parts on a revolving annual blanket purchase order to spread out the cost for our customer and lock in better pricing.  The releases are delivered the same or next day from the initiated request.

Custom 316 SS Bent Anchor Rods - Per AMS 5648

These are custom 316 SS bent anchor rods per AMS 5648 we provided our aerospace customer.  130 pieces were domestically produced with a lead time of 4-5 weeks.  Material certs, First Article Inspection Report (FAIR), and a certificate of conformance was provided with the parts as well.  1/4-20 thread was incorporated at 2.25" in length, with the long leg overall length measuring at 5".  Additional detail on the anchor is below as a reference:

Custom Knurled Shoulder Bolts - 41L40 Material With Zinc & Clear Finish

These custom knurled shoulder bolts are the result of the tests we ran with different knurling methods mentioned in one of the previous posts.  Parts came out perfectly but we did run into some challenges with the lead times, being behind initial expectations due to tooling delays early in the process.  We had to throw money at expediting every part of the process where possible to try to limit our delays as much as possible - some sleepless nights worrying about these bad boys and our customer's dire need.  Every good factory and secondary processor across the nation is absolutely swamped so make sure to buffer lead time expectations as much as possible.

Custom Stainless Double End Studs - 1/2-13 Double End Studs In 304 Stainless Steel Material

These are custom stainless double end studs we provide our long time customer on a recurring basis, typically with production runs of approximately 300 pcs.  They are made domestically using 304 stainless steel material.  Pictured here is the threaded stud with it's mating part.  The thread on one side measures .875" in length and approximately .687" on the other.  The unthreaded shoulder is 1/2" diameter and the overall length of the stud is set at 2-3/8".

Custom Automotive Hardware - Regulator Vented Plug In Grade 5 Material With Level III PPAP

These custom regulator vented plugs are a perfect example of the large number of custom automotive hardware components we supply our customer base.  We worked with the customer through a number of design iterations to forgo an initial design that included a brazed component and instead go towards a design shown here with a vented hole.  The socket recess provided another challenge - going with a broached alternative would provide a better cost profile but add risk of excess material affecting the vented hole.  Instead we decided to take on the additional cost and run a cold headed process for the recess, providing a clean look and application to the part.

Custom Large Plain Steel U-Bolts - Round 3/4-10 Diameter In Variety Of Sizes

These are 9 different custom large plain steel u-bolts we supplied our customer in the Kansas City, MO area.  Quantities ranged across the nine different sizes but all shared the 3/4-10 diameter and thread pitch, as well as the plain A36 steel material.  The largest size pictured with Leonid here measured 42 inches on the inside width and 39-1/16 on the inside length.  8 inches of 3/4-10 thread was incorporated on each side.

Custom T304 Stainless U-Bolts - 1/2 X 24-9/16 Round U-Bolts

These are custom T304 stainless u-bolts we supplied our customer in two different dimensional variants: the smaller round u-bolts measure 3-1/2" for the inside width and 6-1/2" for the inside depth while the larger version measures 6-5/8" at the inside width and 10" for the inside depth.  130 pieces of the larger u-bolts and 80 pieces of the smaller variant were provided to our customer, with a lead time of 4-5 business days from order confirmation.  Material certs were made available upon request.