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Capabilities

Precision-engineered cold-headed fasteners built for industry’s most critical applications.

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Meeting Demands

Precision Cold Heading, Custom Engineering, and Integrated Secondary Operations

Elite Fasteners, Inc. delivers high-performance manufacturing solutions specializing in precision cold headed and cold formed fasteners. Serving critical industries from automotive and agriculture to HVAC and electronics, our capabilities span an extensive size range (#3 to 3/8″ standard and M2.5 to M10 metric) across a diverse selection of materials, including carbon steel, stainless steel, brass, and silicon bronze.

By pairing advanced high-volume production and short-run prototyping with integrated, in-house secondary operations like thread rolling, slotting, and optical sorting, we provide a streamlined, single-source supply chain that guarantees strict dimensional accuracy, rigorous quality control, and dependable on-time delivery.

Cold Heading & Cold Forming Expertise

Cold heading and cold forming are efficient manufacturing processes used to produce strong, dimensionally consistent fasteners without removing material. These processes improve material strength while reducing waste, resulting in durable components and cost-effective production.

Elite Fasteners utilizes modern cold heading equipment and proven manufacturing methods to produce fasteners that meet precise dimensional and performance requirements. Our production processes are designed for repeatability, efficiency, and long-term reliability.

We work closely with customers to ensure that every fastener meets the functional and performance requirements of the application.

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

  • Industrial Equipment
  • Automotive Components
  • Agricultural Machinery
  • HVAC Systems
  • Electrical Equipment
  • Metal Fabrication
  • OEM Assemblies

Size Range & Production Capabilities

Elite Fasteners manufactures fasteners in a wide range of sizes to support diverse production and assembly requirements. Our equipment and processes allow us to produce both small and large production runs while maintaining consistent dimensional accuracy.

FASTENER TYPES

Thread Cutting

  • BF
  • BT (25)
  • D (1)
  • F
  • T (23)
  • Type 17

Thread Forming

  • A
  • AB
  • B
  • C
  • High-Low
  • EHPS

Thread Rolling

  • BF
  • BT (25)
  • D (1)
  • F
  • T (23)
  • Type 17

Metallic Drives

  • BF
  • BT (25)
  • D (1)
  • F
  • T (23)
  • Type 17

DIAMETER RANGE

STANDARD

#3 – 3/8″

STANDARD MEASUREMENTS

DIA.

MIN.

MAX.

#3

3/16″

3″

#4

3/16″

3″

#5

3/16″

3″

#6

5/32″

3″

#8

5/32″

3″

#10

5/32″

3″

#12

1/4″

3″

1/4″

1/4″

3″

5/16″

3/8″

3″

3/8″

1/2″

3″

METRIC

M2.5 – M10

METRIC MEASUREMENTS

DIA.

MIN.

MAX.

M2.5

4mm

76mm

M3.0

4mm

76mm

M3.5

4mm

76mm

M4.0

4mm

76mm

M5.0

4mm

76mm

M6.0

6mm

76mm

M8.0

10mm

76mm

M10.0

12mm

76mm

DRIVES & HEAD STYLES

DRIVE TYPES

Tamperproof recesses, slotted, cross recesses (Type I & IA), square (Type III), six lobe (Type VI), hex & hex washer heads, square heads, trimmed hex & square, combination recesses.

HEAD STYLE STANDARDS

  • ASME
  • DIN
  • JIS
  • ISO
  • IFI

Custom cold headed specials also available.

MATERIALS

Carbon & Alloy Steel

  • 1010
  • 10B21
  • 1022
  • 1038
  • 4037

Stainless Steel

  • 410
  • 430
  • 302
  • 18-8 SS

Brass / Silicon Bronze

  • CDA 260
  • CDA 651

Specialty materials can be sourced and manufactured based on customer specifications and application requirements.

Materials

The Right Material for Your Application

We manufacture fasteners using a variety of materials selected to meet strength, corrosion resistance, and performance requirements. Our team works with customers to determine the most appropriate material for each application.

Carbon Steel

Carbon steel is widely used for general industrial applications due to its strength, durability, and cost-effectiveness.

Alloy Steel

Alloy steel provides increased strength and wear resistance for demanding applications.

Stainless Steel

Stainless steel offers excellent corrosion resistance and is commonly used in environments exposed to moisture or chemicals.

Brass Steel

Brass provides corrosion resistance and electrical conductivity for specialized applications.

Silicon Bronze

Silicon bronze is commonly used in marine and corrosive environments.

Carbon & Alloy Steel

  • 1010
  • 10B21
  • 1022
  • 1038
  • 4037

Stainless Steel

  • 410
  • 430
  • 302
  • 18-8 SS

Brass / Silicon Bronze

  • CDA 260
  • CDA 651

Thread Types

Diverse thread types for high-performance applications.

We manufacture fasteners using a variety of materials selected to meet strength, corrosion resistance, and performance requirements. Our team works with customers to determine the most appropriate material for each application.

Common Thread Types:

  • Prototype and Short-Run Production
  • Medium-Volume Manufacturing
  • High-Volume Production Runs
  • Long-Term Production Programs
  • Scheduled Release Orders

Thread Standards:

  • UNC
  • UNF
  • Metric
  • Custom Thread Configurations

Head Styles

Engineered for strength, clearance, and seamless installation.

We manufacture fasteners in a variety of head styles designed to meet strength, clearance, and installation requirements. Our production equipment supports both standard and custom head configurations.

Common Head Styles:

  • Hex Head
  • Pan Head
  • Flat Head
  • Round Head
  • Washer Head
  • Button Head

Custom Head Designs:

We manufacture fasteners using a variety of materials selected to meet strength, corrosion resistance, and performance requirements. Our team works with customers to determine the most appropriate material for each application.

Integrated Secondary Operations

In-house secondary operations for finished, assembly-ready components.

In addition to primary manufacturing, Elite Fasteners provides a range of secondary operations that allow us to deliver finished components ready for assembly. Performing these operations in-house improves quality control, reduces lead times, and simplifies the supply chain for our customers.

In-house Secondary Services

  • Thread Rolling
  • Knurling
  • Grooving
  • Slotting
  • Optical Sorting

Additional Processing Services

  • Heat Treating
  • Plating
  • Grinding
  • Drilling
  • Trimming
  • Washer Assembly

Quality & Process Control

Quality Control in Every Step

Quality control is integrated into every secondary operation performed at Elite Fasteners. Our team follows established inspection procedures to ensure each process meets customer specifications and quality standards.

By monitoring quality throughout the manufacturing process, we reduce variation, maintain consistency, and deliver dependable products.

  • In-Process Inspection
  • Final Inspection
  • Dimensional Verification
  • Visual Inspection
  • Process Monitoring
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Lot Traceability
  • Documentation Control
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Lead Times & Delivery

Reliable Production & Delivery

We understand that production schedules depend on reliable component delivery. Elite Fasteners prioritizes efficient scheduling and communication to ensure orders are completed on time and delivered as promised.

Our team works closely with customers to manage production timelines and maintain consistent supply.

Need a Fastener Manufacturer You Can Depend On?

Elite Fasteners is ready to support your manufacturing requirements with dependable service, consistent quality, and reliable delivery. Our team is available to review your specifications and provide production support.

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