With our broad range of manufacturing capabilities, Associated Fastening Products is a leading provider of custom hardware for automotive, transportation, and OEM applications. We provide industry-compliant solutions and offer an abundance of choices of materials and finishes. As a one-stop source for superior quality hardware products, we offer an extensive range of secondary operations and additional services like special packaging, warehousing, and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs.

The types of custom hardware we commonly manufacture include hex, round, and self-cinching standoffs, internal and external retaining rings, and items such as hasps, hinges, chains, S-hooks, swivels, and many others. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility allows for many manufacturing options, from screw machining and CNC turning to laser cutting, water jet cutting, and wire forming. We work with an extensive range of materials, including many different metals and alloys, general-purpose and engineering grade plastics, and other nonmetals like rubber, insulating papers, and more. Along with an abundance of plating options, we also offer various other surface treatments and heat treating to provide the necessary performance, appearance, and protective qualities.

Our quality assurance is unsurpassed. We pay diligent attention to quality at all stages of production and carry out both in-process and final inspections to ensure products comply with specifications and standards. Material certifications, plating certifications, first article inspections, PPAP documentation, etc. are supplied as necessary.

We provide prototype quantities and fill orders for one million units or more annually. Items can be counted and bagged, and we offer a custom packaging option. With our advanced production systems, we react quickly to rush situations, and we provide fulfillment options such as stock and release, drop shipping, etc. Our prices are exceptionally competitive. Contact us directly to find out more about our custom hardware manufacturing solutions or to request a quote.