Traceability
Full lot control is maintained on every item listed. Chemical and Physical certifications
are available on all thru-hardened parts and all items made to military specifications, at
no charge.
Hydrogen Embrittlement
We require our platers and suppliers of plated fasteners to bake case hardened parts to
appropriate industry specifications. However, this process does not guarantee that
hydrogen embrittlement will not still be present after baking or that it will not occur at
a later date while in service. Specialized testing or a substitute part may be required,
depending on the application.
Limited Expertise
We are distributors only and our expertise is limited to the marketing and distribution of
fasteners. We are not manufacturers, designers or engineers. Therefore, we are unable to
recommend any particular application. It is the responsibility of those who purchase from
us to select the proper part and to test those parts at a level that is commensurate with
the nature of the application.
However, we can help through third-party sources in the specifications and design of those
parts sourced globally.
RoHS-compliant
We maintain complete inventory lot control for those items in our catalog. Many items are
RoHS-compliant. If the item you request is not currently compliant, we can re-plate in
clear zinc, yellow zinc, or black zinc for an additional charge (lead-time about 2 to 3
weeks).
