Friday, February 18, 2011

Getting Custom Quotes From Fastener Distributors

Who do you turn to when your project has specialized fastener needs? When the standard products on the market will not suffice and the conditions of your application call for something stronger or smaller or longer or customized in some way? Your smartest move is to consult with fastener distributors who know the business from years of experience.

And not just any fastener distributor will do. Your project deserves the solid knowledge only found in a distributor that knows the specific needs of your industry. Look for a company that offers products similar to the custom product you require or one that regularly deals with your industry. After all, the needs of mining jobsites and equipment are very different from those in the building industry.

Concentrate on those distribution companies that are familiar with your geographical location for the optimum service. This will not only cut down on delivery times and shipping costs, it will also give you more confidence in the final product. When the distribution company is familiar with the engineering and building code requirements of your country, state or region you know they will offer better fitting solutions to your fastener needs.

Custom fastener quotes often require you to communicate certain information to the distributor. They will then contact the manufacturers that can best service your needs and get back to you with prices and availability. If you are not sure exactly what your project calls for and would like to consult with the distributor their industry knowledge can be of great value to you.

Expect to pay more for custom fasteners since the manufacturing stages will be completely unique and the time spent in development and creation will be your responsibility. If there will be an application for this fastener in the future you may want to consider ordering in bulk so that your firm will have access to a ready made supply when the time comes.

Specification drawings and designs can be delivered to the fastener distributor to help speed the process along. Any other special instructions should always be given at the time the quote is requested, just to make sure that you are able to achieve the most accurate quotation for your needs.

Experienced fastener distributors are willing and able to help with custom fastener needs. Make your project smoother by utilizing their expertise.

1 comment:

  1. Thanks for the guide, my cars at the workshop all this week but were planning a 6 week tour of Australia. I was wondering if i couple get some custom push custom fasteners to unlock the storage compartments that will be built into the side panels. Would this been expensive.

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