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Screw & Bolt Point Types

Published: 23 September 2025
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Threadfast Fasteners is a supplier and distributor of standard point fasteners who has been in business for over 40 years.  We have the ability to deliver standard fasteners as required to meet our clients needs.  The point of a screw or bolt is essential to its performance, driving ease, and holding strength. Threadfast Fasteners offers a wide selection of standard screw and bolt point types, designed for materials ranging from sheet metal to hardwood and engineered plastics.

Available Point Types

  • Flat Point – standard blunt end for secure seating
  • Cone Point – precision location and alignment
  • Dog Point – pilot tip for easy starting and reduced cross-threading
  • Cupped Point – strong holding with minimal surface damage
  • Self-Drilling Point – eliminates pre-drilling, ideal for sheet metal
  • Self-Piercing / Sharp Point – penetrates softer materials with ease
  • Tapered Points – controlled entry into plastics and composites

From prototyping to large-scale production, our team can manufacture screws and bolts with point types that match your exact requirements.

Contact us today to review options and get expert recommendations for your application.

Drive Styles

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Choosing the correct drive style is critical for assembly efficiency, tool compatibility, and tamper resistance. Threadfast Fasteners offers a full range of custom head drive styles to ensure your fasteners deliver reliable performance in any application.

Custom Head Drive Styles Fasteners online Supplier Bulk DistributorAvailable Drive Styles

  • Slotted – traditional single slot drive
  • Phillips – cross drive for controlled torque
  • Pozidriv – reduced cam-out design for higher torque
  • Torx® / Star – excellent torque transfer and tool life
  • Hex Socket / Allen – recessed drive for flush fit
  • Square / Robertson – high torque, minimal cam-out
  • Security Drives – tamper-resistant options (pin-in Torx®, one-way, tri-wing)

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Whether your goal is efficiency, security, or quality, Threadfast can deliver drive styles that fit seamlessly into your process. Request a consultation to explore the best drive type for your application.

Head Styles

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Threadfast Fasteners manufactures and supplies screws and bolts with a wide range of standard head styles on your fasteners to meet both functional and aesthetic requirements. Whether your project demands strength, flush finishes, or a specific appearance, our precision-engineered head styles are will meet your project specifications.

Available Head Styles

Including but not limited to:

    • Flat Head – flush fit for countersunk applications
    • Pan Head – wide bearing surface with rounded profile
    • Hex Head – high torque applications with tool versatility
    • Round Head – smooth finish for decorative or light-duty uses
    • Truss Head – large diameter, low-profile design
    • Oval Head – countersunk with a slightly domed top

Plating, Coatings & Finishes

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Threadfast Fasteners is a manufacturer, supplier, and distributor specializing in plating, coatings, and finishes for standard fasteners. With over 40 years of industry experience, we provide dependable secondary processes such as color dyeing, electroplating, and protective finishing services that enhance both appearance and performance.

We help customers achieve consistent coloration for identification, assembly coding, or aesthetics through precise fastener dyeing and finishing processes. Our methods deliver uniform results across batches while protecting critical fits and threads.

Plating, Coatings & Finishes for Screws, Bolts, Nuts and Fasteners

Selecting the right coating or finish is essential—whether for durability, corrosion resistance, functionality, or appearance. Our team offers a full range of finishing and secondary process options to meet your technical and visual requirements.

Coating & Finish Options

  • Zinc (Electroplated or Hot-Dip Galvanized): Reliable, moderate corrosion resistance for general applications.
  • Black Oxide: Subtle, professional finish with reduced wear; best for indoor use.
  • Phosphate (Dry & Oiled): Excellent oil retention and friction reduction.
  • Nickel Finish: Decorative, durable, and lightly corrosion-resistant.
  • Chrome Finish: Bright, polished appearance with added protection.
  • Cadmium: Exceptional corrosion resistance, especially in marine and aerospace applications.
  • Brass: Warm appearance with moderate durability.
  • Copper: Conductive finish with unique aesthetic.
  • Silver: High conductivity and corrosion resistance.
  • Gold: Premium corrosion resistance with excellent conductivity.
  • Dichromate: Added protection and enhanced appearance over zinc plating.
  • Statuary Bronze / Golden Bronze: Decorative bronze tones with protective qualities.
  • Polyseal II & Empigard: High-performance protective coatings for demanding environments.
  • Black Zinc: Corrosion resistance with darker finish.
  • Passivating: Enhances stainless steel’s corrosion resistance.
  • Baking: Post-treatment for hydrogen embrittlement relief.
  • Waxing & Color Dyes: Specialized secondary processes for reduced friction, assembly coding, or identification.
  • Head Painting: Precision-painted fastener heads for visual coordination.


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Quality & Delivery

  • Batch consistency and color uniformity verification
  • Coating thickness and adhesion testing upon request
  • Protective packaging to prevent surface damage
  • Reliable turnaround and traceable production records

Partner with Threadfast Fasteners for expert plating, coatings, and finishing services that protect and enhance your products. Our team delivers precise, repeatable results for all fastener types—helping manufacturers, OEMs, and distributors achieve superior performance, corrosion resistance, and visual consistency. Request a quote today to discover how our secondary processes can improve your production quality and durability.

Application of Locking Patches & Pellets

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Pre-applied thread-locking patches and pellets provide vibration resistance, prevailing torque, and sealing without bottle-applied adhesives. We apply engineered materials to your fasteners so they install consistently and hold tight in demanding environments.

Application of Locking Patches & PelletsCapabilities

  • Selective-area patching and pellet insertion per thread spec
  • Support for common thread forms (UNC/UNF, metric, etc.)
  • Torque-on, torque-off, and reuse performance targeting
  • Thermal and chemical resistance options based on application

Typical Uses

  • Vibration-prone assemblies (motors, pumps, HVAC, automotive)
  • Service scenarios requiring pre-engineered prevailing torque
  • Assembly lines seeking to eliminate liquid adhesives


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Quality & Delivery

  • Process validation and sample approval prior to production
  • Torque testing options available
  • Lot identification and documentation upon request

Tell us your thread specs and performance targets, and we’ll propose a patch or pellet solution that balances reliability, cost, and install speed.

Drilling Services

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Threadfast Fasteners is a manufacturer, supplier, and distributor of standard fasteners offering precision drilling as part of our secondary operations. With over 40 years of experience, we specialize in providing drilling services that produce clean, accurate holes for safety wire, venting, and assembly features. Our team delivers concentric, burr-free holes with repeatable positioning and controlled depth, ensuring every fastener meets its intended function and quality standard.As part of our secondary operations, Threadfast Fasteners modifies standard bolts, screws, pins, and studs with axial, radial, or cross-drilled holes per specification. Whether you need small quantities or high-volume production, our precision drilling and finishing services maintain consistent quality and performance across all materials and order sizes.

Fastener Drilling Services - Secondary Operations for Bolts Screws StudsCapabilities

  • Axial, radial, and cross-drilled holes per print
  • Diameter and depth control for functional requirements
  • Deburring and cleaning to remove chips and residues
  • Process support for carbon steel, stainless, and non-ferrous alloys

Typical Uses

  • Safety-wire holes in bolt heads and nuts
  • Venting and pressure equalization for coated or plated parts
  • Accessory holes for pins, studs, and specialty fasteners


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Quality & Delivery

  • Gauge checks for hole size, position, and alignment
  • In-process inspection with documentation available
  • Protective packaging for drilled and machined components
  • Reliable turnaround for prototypes and production quantities

Partner with Threadfast Fasteners for professional fastener drilling services and secondary operations that improve assembly efficiency and part reliability. Our precision drilling, cutting, plating, and finishing services help manufacturers, OEMs, and distributors achieve accurate, ready-to-assemble components. Request a quote today to learn how our secondary operations can enhance your fastener performance and production quality.

Fastener Cutting

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Get studs, threaded rod, and specialty pieces cut to exact length with clean ends and consistent threads. Our secondary processing cutting service helps you receive parts ready to assemble.

Capabilities

  • To-length cutting for studs, all-thread, and custom blanks
  • Deburring and end-finishing options
  • Length tolerances tailored to your print
  • Post-cut cleaning and protective packaging

Typical Uses

  • Jobsite-ready studs and anchors
  • Fixture builds and service replacements
  • Short-run customization without tooling delays


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Quality & Delivery

  • Dimensional checks per lot
  • Lot/heat tracking upon request
  • Rapid turn for urgent maintenance orders

Provide nominal length, tolerance, and quantity, and we’ll cut and package to your specifications with reliable lead times.

Kitting Services

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Simplify line-side and assembly operations with pre-counted, sealed kits that include everything your team needs. Our kitting services combine precise piece counts, multi-SKU packaging, and optional labeling to reduce handling time, prevent shortages, and improve traceability across your supply chain.

Fastener Kitting and Secondary Operations Packaging ServicesCapabilities

  • Custom piece counts and multi-SKU kit configurations
  • Clear or opaque bags with multiple gauge options
  • Heat-sealed, re-closable, and tamper-evident packaging
  • Optional labeling: part number, lot/heat, barcode or QR code, customer logo

Typical Uses

  • Service packs, MRO kits, and field install kits
  • Retail-ready packaging for resale
  • Assembly-line replenishment with scan-to-stock labeling


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Quality & Delivery

  • Count verification and lot traceability for each kit
  • Label proofs available for approval prior to production
  • Flexible minimum order quantities and rapid turnaround

Partner with Threadfast Fasteners for efficient kitting services and secondary operations that keep your production lines running smoothly. Our team delivers accurate counts, professional labeling, and secure packaging designed to simplify installation, inventory, and distribution. Request a quote today to learn how our kitting solutions can streamline your process and reduce costs.

Fastener Head Painting

Published: 23 September 2025
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Threadfast Fasteners is a manufacturer, supplier and distributor of fasteners  with custom painted heads. We have been in business for over 30 years.  We have the ability to deliver both standard and fasteners with custom painted heads as required to meet our clients needs.  
Our head painting service delivers durable, uniform color on screw and bolt heads for branding, assembly coding, and quick visual identification. We combine precise surface prep, controlled application, and proper curing to achieve consistent coverage and chip resistance across large and small runs.

Capabilities

  • Color-matching to RAL/Pantone (near-match) and standard industrial colors
  • Gloss, semi-gloss, and matte sheens
  • Process options for steel, stainless, and brass heads
  • Batch, rack, or masked application depending on geometry

Typical Uses

  • Assembly line color-coding and kitting
  • Brand alignment for visible fasteners
  • Field identification and maintenance cues


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Quality & Delivery

  • Adhesion and coverage checks per lot
  • Packaging to protect finishes in transit
  • Scalable from prototypes to production

Enhance visibility and brand consistency with professional head painting. Share your color targets and volumes, and we’ll provide a fast, accurate quote.

Screw & Bolt Point Types

Plating, Coatings & Finishes

Kitting Services

Head Styles

Fastener Head Painting

Fastener Cutting

Drive Styles

Drilling Services

Application of Locking Patches & Pellets