Fastco Fundamentals: Let's Talk Fasteners

Jan 26

It’s been a little quiet on our blog lately, but behind the scenes, the machines have been humming and our team has been innovating. We’ve missed the conversation with our partners, engineers, and industry friends. So we're excited to announce that in 2026 we will be reestablishing our regular blog series. Look forward to a steady stream of insights, technical deep dives, and industry updates!

Here is a sneak peak of what to look forward to over the next couple months!

An Overview of Materials & Coatings:

A fastener is only as good as the material it’s made of and the coating that protects it. We will learn about the basics of durability and longevity.

-Spotlighting A286: A close look at our capabilities with A286! A high-strength, corrosion-resistant super alloy and spotlight some of our favorite A286 parts.

-Carbon Steel vs. Stainless Steel: A head-to-head comparison to help you choose the right balance between tensile strength, weight, and cost.

-Beyond Steel: The Performance Edge of Brass, Aluminum, and Copper: Exploring the unique advantages, forming differences, and uses.

-Choosing the Right Coating: A guide to selecting the best corrosion resistance, from Zinc-Nickel to organic flakes, and its impact on torque and clamp load to ensure your components survive the harshest environments.

Manufacturing Capabilities:

We are pulling back the curtain to show you exactly how Fastco delivers quality at scale. We’ll be diving deep into the technical side of production.

-Cold Heading and Machining: Why these processes remains the gold standard for strength and cost-efficiency.

-In-House Tooling: Learn why we design and manufacture our own tooling in-house. The capabilities that allow us to maintain total control over precision, troubleshoot instantly, and significantly reduce lead times for custom projects.

-Scaling from Prototype to Production: Learn about our workflow for taking a custom design from the first prototype to the high-volume and consistent production runs.

Future Industry Applications:

Fasteners are the silent heroes of global infrastructure. Over the next few months, we'll look at how fasteners are driving change in key sectors:

-Solar Racking Systems: Exploring the unique demands of fasteners in the renewable energy sector and specific use cases.

-Construction Sector: A look at the compliance requirements for this market and application diagrams of high-strength bolts and heavy-duty fasteners that keep projects on schedule and up to code.