• Projection Weld Nuts for Automotive Body and Structural Joints

    Weld Nuts

    Resistance-welded nuts — fused to sheet metal via projection welding, creating a permanent internally-threaded boss without drilling, tapping, or back-side access.

    Supplied across square (DIN 928), hex (DIN 929), round, and flange weld nut configurations. Applications: body-in-white panels, seat-track mounting, chassis bracket retention, HVAC module mounting, and sheet-metal assemblies requiring permanent threaded attachment points.

    Why source through Way Fast

    We serve Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive suppliers — primarily to North American OEM programs, including platforms shared with European and Japanese brands — with day-to-day experience handling the documentation and tolerance standards these projects demand.

    01 · Multi-source capacity
    Working with multiple qualified manufacturing partners — we match each order to the best-fit production line, stabilizing lead times and cost when single-source capacity tightens.
    02 · Submission-grade documentation
    Full support for PPAP (Levels 1–3), IMDS submission, and RoHS / REACH documentation.
    03 · Audited special-process chain
    Partners certified to AIAG CQI-9 (heat treat), CQI-11 (plating), and CQI-12 (coating) — covering the full post-processing chain under audited special-process controls.
    04 · Multilingual drawing review
    Technical drawing review in English, German, Japanese, and Chinese — including ISO 8015 GPS callouts, JIS standards, thread tolerance classes, and coating specifications.
    05 · Nut style and substrate welding
    Nut style (square / hex / round / flange), projection geometry, material grade, and surface treatment matched per customer welding process (projection, seam, or spot) and sheet substrate — drawing-reviewed against customer panel thickness and welding equipment. Active programmes across standard DIN and OEM-specific weld nut configurations.
    Family coverage · 4 types

    Selecting across weld nut configurations

    Square Weld Nut (DIN 928)
    Standard · projection welding
    Square-body weld nut with projection welds on the bearing face. Most common body-in-white configuration — widely used in automotive panel attachment, seat track mounting, and thin-sheet structural joints.
    Hex Weld Nut (DIN 929)
    Hex body · mainstream
    Hex-body weld nut — same projection welding process as square, selected where hex mating tool access is required. Used in chassis brackets and accessory mounting.
    Round Weld Nut
    Cylindrical body · specialty
    Round cylindrical body weld nut. Selected for specific mounting geometries or where square / hex body is geometrically awkward — e.g. rotating or axial-symmetric mount points.
    Flange Weld Nut
    Flat bearing face · sheet metal
    Weld nut with integral flange providing extended bearing surface. Preferred on thin-sheet panels where clamp load must be distributed beyond the nut body footprint.
    Range

    Specifications

    Sizes
    M5 – M16 · #10 – 5/8"
    Lengths
    N/A — nut body dimensions per DIN / JIS / ISO specification.
    Material
    Low-carbon steel (for weldability), alloy steel, or stainless steel — per customer specification.
    Finishes
    Bare steel (improved weldability), copper flash, zinc (post-weld applications), or to customer specification.
    Head types
    N/A — nut body form per DIN / JIS / ISO standard.
    Drive
    N/A — installation by projection welding equipment; threaded bore accepts standard bolt per thread spec.
    Lead times

    Quotation and production

    Quotation
    Within 5–7 business days from receipt of drawing and specifications.
    Sample & production
    Schedules issued per project.

    Send your drawing with nut style, thread spec, substrate material, welding process, and target volume — specification and manufacturer matched per programme.

    Supplied through qualified manufacturing partners to DIN 928 / DIN 929 / JIS B1196 weld nut specifications. PPAP / IMDS / RoHS / REACH documentation per customer program.

  • Blind Rivet Nuts for Single-Sided Sheet-Metal Installation

    Blind Rivet Nuts

    Internally-threaded rivet fasteners — installed from one side of a panel to create a permanent threaded boss in sheet metal, aluminum, or plastic substrate without back-side access, welding, or pre-tapping.

    Core Way Fast production category with active programme volume — open-end, closed-end, hex-body, square-body, and knurled configurations all in established supply across automotive body panels, interior trim, electrical enclosures, HVAC cabinets, and thin-sheet assemblies where welded studs or tapped threads are not feasible.

    Why source through Way Fast

    We serve Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive suppliers — primarily to North American OEM programs, including platforms shared with European and Japanese brands — with day-to-day experience handling the documentation and tolerance standards these projects demand.

    01 · Multi-source capacity
    Working with multiple qualified manufacturing partners — we match each order to the best-fit production line, stabilizing lead times and cost when single-source capacity tightens.
    02 · Submission-grade documentation
    Full support for PPAP (Levels 1–3), IMDS submission, and RoHS / REACH documentation.
    03 · Audited special-process chain
    Partners certified to AIAG CQI-9 (heat treat), CQI-11 (plating), and CQI-12 (coating) — covering the full post-processing chain under audited special-process controls.
    04 · Multilingual drawing review
    Technical drawing review in English, German, Japanese, and Chinese — including ISO 8015 GPS callouts, JIS standards, thread tolerance classes, and coating specifications.
    05 · Body style and substrate matching
    Body style (open / closed / hex / square / knurled), material grade, grip range (panel thickness tolerance), and head profile matched per substrate and installation method — drawing-reviewed against customer panel thickness, hole size, and installation tooling (hand, pneumatic, or automated rivet-nut tool). Established production capacity and active partner qualification supports rapid quotation and reliable delivery for volume programmes.
    Family coverage · 5 types

    Selecting across blind rivet nut body styles

    Open End
    Standard · most common
    Through-hole thread, open at the blind side. Standard rivet nut geometry — core production volume at Way Fast, supplied across most automotive and industrial applications where the installed fastener will not be exposed to moisture or debris.
    Closed End
    Sealed · moisture / debris protection
    Sealed blind-side end — prevents moisture, debris, or foreign material from entering the fastener cavity. Used in exterior body panels, wet-environment enclosures, and clean-room assemblies.
    Hex Body
    Anti-rotation · hex hole
    External hex-body profile. Installs into a hex-shaped hole in the panel — mechanical interlock with the hole prevents rotation during installation and service. Used where knurled grip alone is insufficient under high torque.
    Square Body
    Anti-rotation · square hole
    Square-body variant of hex design — installs into a square hole for the same anti-rotation benefit as hex body. Selected where square hole production is preferred (stamping) over hex punching.
    Knurled (Roulette)
    Anti-rotation · round hole
    External knurl on the body shank. Installs into a standard round hole; during installation the knurl grips the hole wall preventing rotation. Most common anti-rotation variant when hex / square holes are not available.
    Range

    Specifications

    Sizes
    M3 – M12 · #4 – 1/2"
    Lengths
    N/A — length / grip range specified by panel thickness and body style.
    Material
    Carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel (A2 / A4), or aluminium alloy — per customer specification.
    Finishes
    Zinc, zinc-nickel, Delta-Seal®, Geomet®, passivation (SS), anodization (aluminium), or to customer specification.
    Head types
    Flat head (countersunk), small flange, large flange, or reduced-head — per drawing.
    Drive
    N/A — installation by rivet-nut tool (manual, pneumatic, or automated).
    Lead times

    Quotation and production

    Quotation
    Within 5–7 business days from receipt of drawing and specifications.
    Sample & production
    Schedules issued per project.

    Send your drawing with body style, substrate material, panel thickness / grip range, installation method, and target volume — rapid quotation on standard configurations; custom specifications matched per programme.

    Core Way Fast production — established supply across qualified manufacturing partners to DIN / ISO rivet-nut specifications. PPAP / IMDS / RoHS / REACH documentation per customer program.

  • Hex Flange Nuts for Automotive Structural Joints — Serrated and Flat Flange

    Hex Flange Nuts

    Hex nuts with integrated flange — the flange replaces a separate washer, distributes clamp load, and anti-rotation serrations (where specified) prevent backing-off under vibration. Paired with hex flange bolts, cold-forged structural bolts, and stud assemblies across automotive Tier 1 / Tier 2 programmes.

    Supply across DIN 6923 (serrated), flat-flange variants, JIS B1190, and ISO 4161 specifications. Configurations matched per customer property class (class 6 / 8 / 10), thread pitch (coarse / fine), coating, and flange geometry per programme. Most competitive on programmes requiring PPAP / IMDS / CQI documentation alongside volume pricing — pure commodity-price programmes may find more competitive supply elsewhere.

    Why source through Way Fast

    We serve Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive suppliers — primarily to North American OEM programs, including platforms shared with European and Japanese brands — with day-to-day experience handling the documentation and tolerance standards these projects demand.

    01 · Multi-source capacity
    Working with multiple qualified manufacturing partners — we match each order to the best-fit production line, stabilizing lead times and cost when single-source capacity tightens.
    02 · Submission-grade documentation
    Full support for PPAP (Levels 1–3), IMDS submission, and RoHS / REACH documentation.
    03 · Audited special-process chain
    Partners certified to AIAG CQI-9 (heat treat), CQI-11 (plating), and CQI-12 (coating) — covering the full post-processing chain under audited special-process controls.
    04 · Multilingual drawing review
    Technical drawing review in English, German, Japanese, and Chinese — including ISO 8015 GPS callouts, JIS standards, thread tolerance classes, and coating specifications.
    05 · Flange geometry and property class
    Flange profile (serrated for anti-vibration, flat for bearing distribution with separate washer), property class (6 / 8 / 10 for pairing with class 6.8 / 8.8 / 10.9 bolts), and coating (zinc flake, Dacromet, Geomet, phosphate) matched per customer torque spec and service environment — drawing-reviewed against bolt pairing and joint requirement.
    Family coverage · 3 types

    Selecting across hex flange nut types

    Serrated Flange (DIN 6923)
    Anti-vibration · mainstream
    Serrated flange bearing face provides anti-rotation grip. Standard for automotive chassis, suspension, engine, and exhaust joints where continuous vibration requires locking nut function without an additional lock washer. Widely specified across DIN 6923 mainline automotive programmes.
    Flat Flange
    Bearing distribution · separate washer
    Smooth flange bearing face. Used where a separate lock washer, chemical thread-lock, or nylon-insert is preferred over serrated engagement, or where the mating surface must not be marked by serrations.
    High-strength · Class 10
    Critical joints · paired with class 12.9 bolts
    Property class 10 hex flange nut — heat-treated alloy steel for critical-joint applications paired with class 12.9 bolts. Cylinder head, main bearing caps, connecting rods, and other high-stress structural joints.
    Range

    Specifications

    Sizes
    M3 – M30 · #4 – 1-1/4"
    Lengths
    N/A — nut height per DIN 6923 / ISO 4161 / JIS B1190 specification.
    Material
    Medium-carbon steel (cold-headed, heat-treated for class 8 / 10), stainless steel (A2 / A4), or brass — per customer specification.
    Finishes
    Zinc, zinc flake (Dacromet®, Geomet®), zinc-nickel, Delta-Seal®, phosphate-and-oil, black oxide, or to customer specification.
    Head types
    N/A — nut form per DIN / ISO / JIS standard.
    Drive
    N/A — installation by standard torque wrench per thread specification.
    Lead times

    Quotation and production

    Quotation
    Within 5–7 business days from receipt of drawing and specifications.
    Sample & production
    Schedules issued per project.

    Send your drawing, property class, flange profile (serrated / flat), coating, documentation scope (PPAP / IMDS / CQI), and target volume — specification and manufacturer matched per programme.

    Supplied through qualified manufacturing partners to DIN 6923 / JIS B1190 / ISO 4161 specifications. Custom-configured per programme with PPAP / IMDS / RoHS / REACH documentation.

  • Custom-Configured Special Nuts — Cold / Hot Forged, Machined, and Stamped

    Special Nuts

    Non-standard and custom-geometry nuts — cold-headed, hot-forged, machined, and stamped configurations supplied to customer drawing across automotive, industrial, and electronic programmes.

    Broad process capability — cold-heading for mass-production commodity nuts, hot-forging for large sizes and high-strength grades, single-point turning for tight-tolerance precision, and progressive stamping for high-volume thin-profile nuts. Carbon steel, alloy steel, and stainless grades standard; aluminium alloy available for specific applications.

    Why source through Way Fast

    We serve Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive suppliers — primarily to North American OEM programs, including platforms shared with European and Japanese brands — with day-to-day experience handling the documentation and tolerance standards these projects demand.

    01 · Multi-source capacity
    Working with multiple qualified manufacturing partners — we match each order to the best-fit production line, stabilizing lead times and cost when single-source capacity tightens.
    02 · Submission-grade documentation
    Full support for PPAP (Levels 1–3), IMDS submission, and RoHS / REACH documentation.
    03 · Audited special-process chain
    Partners certified to AIAG CQI-9 (heat treat), CQI-11 (plating), and CQI-12 (coating) — covering the full post-processing chain under audited special-process controls.
    04 · Multilingual drawing review
    Technical drawing review in English, German, Japanese, and Chinese — including ISO 8015 GPS callouts, JIS standards, thread tolerance classes, and coating specifications.
    05 · Process selection and geometry capability
    Manufacturing process (cold-heading, hot-forging, turning, stamping) and material grade matched per nut geometry, thread spec, annual volume, and tolerance requirement — drawing-reviewed against customer programme specification. Production partners qualified for automotive PPAP submission with validated defect-rate documentation.
    Family coverage · 4 processes

    Manufacturing processes across the Special Nuts range

    Cold-heading
    Mass production · standard grades
    Cold-headed nuts for high-volume commodity configurations. Grain flow continuous through the part, faster throughput than machining, lower material waste. Standard DIN / ISO / JIS hex and flanged profiles across automotive and industrial applications.
    Hot-forging
    Large sizes · high-strength grades
    Hot-forged nuts for sizes and property classes beyond cold-heading feasibility — typically above M24 or class 10 / 12 grades requiring temperature-controlled grain alignment. Used in chassis, heavy-equipment, and high-load structural joints.
    Turning (CNC machining)
    Tight tolerance · custom geometry
    CNC-turned nuts for tight-tolerance or geometrically-complex configurations — special OD profiles, undercuts, integrated sealing faces, or small-volume prototype / pre-production runs. Supplied in carbon, alloy, stainless, brass, and aluminium-alloy grades.
    Stamping
    Thin-profile · high-volume sheet nuts
    Progressive-die stamped nuts for thin-profile configurations — square nuts, keps-type plate nuts, sheet-metal retainers. High throughput on standard profiles; supplied in carbon and stainless sheet grades.
    Range

    Specifications

    Sizes
    M3 – M30 · #4 – 1-1/4"
    Lengths
    N/A — nut height and face dimensions per customer drawing.
    Material
    Carbon steel, alloy steel (heat-treated grades 8 / 10 / 12), stainless steel (A2 / A4), or aluminium alloy (specific applications) — per customer specification.
    Finishes
    Zinc, zinc-nickel, Delta-Seal®, Geomet®, black oxide, nickel, passivation (SS), or to customer specification.
    Head types
    Custom geometry per customer drawing — hex, square, round, flanged, slotted, cap, or special profile.
    Drive
    N/A — installation by standard torque wrench per thread specification.
    Lead times

    Quotation and production

    Quotation
    Within 5–7 business days from receipt of drawing and specifications.
    Sample & production
    Schedules issued per project.

    Send your drawing with nut geometry, thread spec, material grade, property class, finish, and target annual volume — process selection and manufacturer matched per programme.

    Supplied through qualified manufacturing partners across cold-heading, hot-forging, turning, and stamping capability. PPAP / IMDS / RoHS / REACH documentation per customer program. Typical defect-rate target: 50–100 PPM; tighter levels available on request.

  • Prevailing-Torque Lock Nuts for Automotive Structural and Vibration Joints

    Lock Nuts

    Prevailing-torque nuts — nylon-insert, all-metal distorted-thread, and K-lock designs. Lock feature prevents back-off under vibration and cyclic loading without thread-lock adhesive or secondary retention.

    Broad specification coverage across DIN 982 (thin), DIN 985 (tall), DIN 6927 (all-metal prevailing-torque), JIS NE / NTE equivalents, and Keps / K-lock configurations — custom-configured per programme to customer drawing. Applications: automotive chassis, suspension, exhaust, engine accessories, and structural joints where continuous vibration or thermal cycling would loosen a standard hex nut.

    Why source through Way Fast

    We serve Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive suppliers — primarily to North American OEM programs, including platforms shared with European and Japanese brands — with day-to-day experience handling the documentation and tolerance standards these projects demand.

    01 · Multi-source capacity
    Working with multiple qualified manufacturing partners — we match each order to the best-fit production line, stabilizing lead times and cost when single-source capacity tightens.
    02 · Submission-grade documentation
    Full support for PPAP (Levels 1–3), IMDS submission, and RoHS / REACH documentation.
    03 · Audited special-process chain
    Partners certified to AIAG CQI-9 (heat treat), CQI-11 (plating), and CQI-12 (coating) — covering the full post-processing chain under audited special-process controls.
    04 · Multilingual drawing review
    Technical drawing review in English, German, Japanese, and Chinese — including ISO 8015 GPS callouts, JIS standards, thread tolerance classes, and coating specifications.
    05 · Lock mechanism and torque retention
    Lock mechanism (nylon insert for up to ~120°C, all-metal for high-temp / re-usable, K-lock for captive-tooth retention), material grade, and finish matched per torque spec and service environment — drawing-reviewed against customer retention torque and re-use requirements. Configurations supplied per programme; established partnerships with qualified lock-nut manufacturers across DIN / JIS / ISO standards.
    Family coverage · 3 types

    Selecting across lock nut types

    Nylon Insert — DIN 985 / 982 / NE / NTE
    Baseline · temperature-sensitive
    Nylon ring insert grips screw threads. Standard for ambient to moderate-temperature service (~ −50°C to +120°C). DIN 985 thin for bulk structural fastening; DIN 982 tall for higher retention. Most common lock nut type supplied through Way Fast — custom-configured in low-carbon steel, stainless, or brass per programme.
    All-Metal Prevailing-Torque — DIN 6927 / 6928 / Stover
    High-temperature · re-usable
    Distorted-thread all-metal lock nut, no polymer insert. For temperatures above 120°C (engine, exhaust, turbocharger) and applications requiring multiple re-uses without loss of prevailing torque. Supplied in property class 8 / 10 grade per programme.
    K-lock / Keps
    Integrated tooth-lock washer · one-piece
    Hex nut with captive external-tooth lock washer pre-assembled. Combines nut and washer in a single SKU, prevents loss and ensures consistent locking against flat bearing surfaces. Common on electrical enclosures, harness brackets, and general fastening.
    Range

    Specifications

    Sizes
    M2 – M30 · 3/16" – 1-1/4"
    Lengths
    N/A — nut height per DIN / ISO / JIS specification.
    Material
    Low-carbon steel, medium-carbon steel (property class 8 / 10 for all-metal grades), stainless steel (A2 / A4), or brass — per customer specification.
    Finishes
    Zinc, zinc-nickel, Delta-Seal®, Geomet®, black oxide, nickel, or to customer specification.
    Head types
    N/A — nut form per DIN / ISO / JIS standard.
    Drive
    N/A — installation by standard torque wrench per thread specification.
    Lead times

    Quotation and production

    Quotation
    Within 5–7 business days from receipt of drawing and specifications.
    Sample & production
    Schedules issued per project.

    Send your drawing, lock mechanism (nylon / all-metal / K-lock), thread spec, property class, and target volume — grade and finish custom-configured per programme drawing.

    Supplied through qualified manufacturing partners to DIN 982 / DIN 985 / DIN 6927 / DIN 6928 / JIS B1056 / ISO 7040 / ISO 10511 specifications. Custom-configured per programme with PPAP / IMDS / RoHS / REACH documentation.

  • Lighting-Industry Fasteners per Customer Specification

    Lamp Fasteners · Lighting Fasteners

    Specialty fasteners for lighting and lamp housing assemblies — housing retention screws, bracket mounts, heat-sink attachments, and lens / diffuser fixing hardware.

    Available for automotive lamp (headlight / taillight) housing, LED fixture mounting, architectural lighting, and appliance lighting applications. Supplied per customer drawing with material, finish, and thread specification defined by the application.

    Why source through Way Fast

    We serve Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive suppliers — primarily to North American OEM programs, including platforms shared with European and Japanese brands — with day-to-day experience handling the documentation and tolerance standards these projects demand.

    01 · Multi-source capacity
    Working with multiple qualified manufacturing partners — we match each order to the best-fit production line, stabilizing lead times and cost when single-source capacity tightens.
    02 · Submission-grade documentation
    Full support for PPAP (Levels 1–3), IMDS submission, and RoHS / REACH documentation.
    03 · Audited special-process chain
    Partners certified to AIAG CQI-9 (heat treat), CQI-11 (plating), and CQI-12 (coating) — covering the full post-processing chain under audited special-process controls.
    04 · Multilingual drawing review
    Technical drawing review in English, German, Japanese, and Chinese — including ISO 8015 GPS callouts, JIS standards, thread tolerance classes, and coating specifications.
    05 · Application-specific supply
    Screw type, head geometry, material (heat-resistant, corrosion-resistant), and finish matched per lighting application — drawing-reviewed against customer lamp housing or fixture specification. Contact with full scope (drawing, housing material, thermal environment, target volume) for feasibility and manufacturer selection.
    Range

    Specifications

    Sizes
    M2 – M8 · #4 – 5/16"
    Lengths
    4 – 40 mm · 1/8" – 1 1/2"
    Material
    Carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel (304 / 316), or brass — per customer specification.
    Finishes
    Zinc, zinc-nickel, nickel plating, black oxide, or heat-resistant coating per customer specification.
    Head types
    Pan, flat, hex washer, countersunk, or per drawing.
    Drive
    Phillips, Pozidriv, Torx®, slotted, hex socket, or per drawing.
    Lead times

    Quotation and production

    Quotation
    Within 5–7 business days from receipt of drawing and specifications.
    Sample & production
    Schedules issued per project.

    Send your drawing with application context (lamp housing material, thermal environment, target volume) — feasibility and manufacturer selection confirmed per programme.

    Supplied through qualified manufacturing partners on application-specific requirement. PPAP / IMDS / RoHS / REACH documentation per customer program.

  • Self-Tapping and Thread-Forming Screws for Sheet Metal, Plastic, and Cast Materials

    Tapping Screws

    Self-tapping and thread-forming screws — form their own internal thread in sheet metal, plastic, die-cast, or soft alloy substrates without pre-tapping or a separate nut.

    Full type range across ASME B18.6.4 and DIN 7970 / 7971 / 7972 / 7983 — Type A, AB, B, BT, BP, F, 25, and custom geometries supplied per customer drawing. Applications across automotive interior panels, HVAC ducts, appliance housings, electronic enclosures, and furniture metal frames.

    Why source through Way Fast

    We serve Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive suppliers — primarily to North American OEM programs, including platforms shared with European and Japanese brands — with day-to-day experience handling the documentation and tolerance standards these projects demand.

    01 · Multi-source capacity
    Working with multiple qualified manufacturing partners — we match each order to the best-fit production line, stabilizing lead times and cost when single-source capacity tightens.
    02 · Submission-grade documentation
    Full support for PPAP (Levels 1–3), IMDS submission, and RoHS / REACH documentation.
    03 · Audited special-process chain
    Partners certified to AIAG CQI-9 (heat treat), CQI-11 (plating), and CQI-12 (coating) — covering the full post-processing chain under audited special-process controls.
    04 · Multilingual drawing review
    Technical drawing review in English, German, Japanese, and Chinese — including ISO 8015 GPS callouts, JIS standards, thread tolerance classes, and coating specifications.
    05 · Screw type and substrate matching
    Screw type (A / AB / B / F / 25 / BT / BP), point style, thread pitch, and material grade matched to substrate (mild steel sheet thickness, galvanized, aluminum, plastic, ductile vs brittle) — drawing-reviewed against customer joint specification. Contact with full scope (drawing, substrate spec, and target annual volume) for programme-level quotation.
    Family coverage · 3 types

    Common tapping screw types in production

    Type A / AB
    Sheet metal · sharp point
    Widely-spaced threads with gimlet (sharp) point. Type A for thin sheet metal and non-ferrous materials. Type AB for slightly thicker gauges or where tighter thread engagement is preferred. Standard choice for HVAC, appliance housings, and light-gauge automotive panels.
    Type B
    Sheet metal · blunt point
    Blunter point than Type A, with machine-screw-style thread profile. Selected for thicker sheet metal, non-ferrous castings, and applications where the blunt point prevents thread damage to the opposite face.
    Type 25 / F
    Hardened substrates · thread-cutting
    Thread-cutting (not forming) with a machine-screw body. Used in brittle or hardened substrates (cast iron, zinc die-cast, hard plastic) where thread-forming would crack the host material. Cuts chips during installation.
    Range

    Specifications

    Sizes
    M2 – M10 · #4 – 3/8"
    Lengths
    6 – 80 mm · 1/4" – 3"
    Material
    Carbon steel (case-hardened), alloy steel, or stainless steel — per customer specification.
    Finishes
    Zinc, zinc-nickel, black oxide, Delta-Seal®, Geomet®, or to customer specification.
    Head types
    Pan, flat, hex washer, countersunk, truss, or per drawing.
    Drive
    Phillips, Pozidriv, Torx®, slotted, hex, or per drawing.
    Lead times

    Quotation and production

    Quotation
    Within 5–7 business days from receipt of drawing and specifications.
    Sample & production
    Schedules issued per project.

    Send your drawing with screw type, substrate specification, and target annual volume — quotation matched against programme scope and volume.

    Supplied through qualified manufacturing partners to ASME B18.6.4 / DIN 7970 / 7971 / 7972 / 7983 specifications. PPAP / IMDS / RoHS / REACH documentation per customer program.

  • Stainless Steel Bolts — 300 / 400 Series & Precipitation-Hardening Grades

    Stainless Steel Bolts

    Full-range stainless-steel bolts across austenitic, ferritic, martensitic, and precipitation-hardening grades — matched to the corrosion, strength, magnetic, and machinability requirement of each application.

    Baseline grades (304 / 316 / 410) in common head and length combinations ready within standard lead time; custom specs (thread class, head geometry, hardness treatment, non-standard grades) supplied per programme. Specifications to JIS, ANSI, ISO, B.S., or DIN.

    Why source through Way Fast

    We serve Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive suppliers — primarily to North American OEM programs, including platforms shared with European and Japanese brands — with day-to-day experience handling the documentation and tolerance standards these projects demand.

    01 · Multi-source capacity
    Working with multiple qualified manufacturing partners — we match each order to the best-fit production line, stabilizing lead times and cost when single-source capacity tightens.
    02 · Submission-grade documentation
    Full support for PPAP (Levels 1–3), IMDS submission, and RoHS / REACH documentation.
    03 · Audited special-process chain
    Partners certified to AIAG CQI-9 (heat treat), CQI-11 (plating), and CQI-12 (coating) — covering the full post-processing chain under audited special-process controls.
    04 · Multilingual drawing review
    Technical drawing review in English, German, Japanese, and Chinese — including ISO 8015 GPS callouts, JIS standards, thread tolerance classes, and coating specifications.
    05 · Grade selection and stock availability
    Grade selection matched to environment (marine / chlorinated / food contact / chemical / magnetic sensitivity) and strength requirement — drawing-reviewed against customer environmental spec. Baseline 304 / 316 / 410 in common head-and-length combinations supplied within standard lead time; non-standard grades (305, 420, 430, 630 / 17-4 PH) and custom combinations supplied per programme.
    Family coverage · 3 groups

    Selecting across stainless-steel grade families

    Austenitic (300 series)
    302 / 304 / 305 / 316 · non-magnetic
    Standard corrosion-resistant grades, non-magnetic, good formability. 304 for general-purpose; 316 for marine, chlorinated, or chemical environments; 305 for cold-heading larger bolts where 304 would work-harden; 302 for high-strength fasteners.
    Ferritic & Martensitic (400 series)
    410 / 420 / 430 · higher strength
    Magnetic stainless grades. 410 / 420 heat-treatable martensitic — higher tensile strength than 304 with moderate corrosion. 430 ferritic for cost-balanced applications where non-magnetic response is not required.
    Precipitation-hardening (SUS 630 / 17-4 PH)
    High strength + corrosion
    17-4 PH combines austenitic corrosion with martensitic strength after age-hardening. Tensile above 1,200 MPa achievable. For aerospace, marine, or aggressive environments where 300-series strength is insufficient.
    Range

    Specifications

    Sizes
    M1.2 – M25 · #000 – 1"
    Lengths
    2 – 250 mm · 1/16" – 10"
    Material
    SUS 302, 304, 305, 316, 410, 420, 430, 630 (17-4 PH) — standard stock; custom grades per customer specification.
    Finishes
    Passivation (ASTM A967) standard; electropolishing, nickel plating, or custom finish per drawing.
    Head types
    Hex, socket, pan, flat, button, countersunk, truss, or per drawing.
    Drive
    Phillips, Pozidriv, Torx®, slotted, hex socket, external hex, or per drawing.
    Lead times

    Quotation and production

    Quotation
    Within 5–7 business days from receipt of drawing and specifications.
    Sample & production
    Schedules issued per project.

    Send your drawing, grade spec, and quantity (small batches welcome) — baseline grades quoted against standard lead time; custom specs and non-standard grades quoted per programme.

    Standard and custom stainless-steel fasteners supplied through qualified manufacturing partners. PPAP / IMDS / RoHS / REACH documentation per customer program.

  • Precision Micro Screws for Electronic and Wearable Assemblies

    Micro Screws

    Sub-M2 precision screws — manufactured to thread tolerance classes below standard cold-heading output, with controlled recess geometry for micro-driver engagement.

    Way Fast partners with dedicated electronic-screw manufacturers experienced in sub-M2 thread rolling, precision recess cutting, and clean-room-compatible finishes. Selected across PCB mounting, wearable electronics, automotive sensors, camera modules, hearing aids, and medical devices where fasteners install by pick-and-place or micro-screwdriver at controlled low torque.

    Why source through Way Fast

    We serve Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive suppliers — primarily to North American OEM programs, including platforms shared with European and Japanese brands — with day-to-day experience handling the documentation and tolerance standards these projects demand.

    01 · Multi-source capacity
    Working with multiple qualified manufacturing partners — we match each order to the best-fit production line, stabilizing lead times and cost when single-source capacity tightens.
    02 · Submission-grade documentation
    Full support for PPAP (Levels 1–3), IMDS submission, and RoHS / REACH documentation.
    03 · Audited special-process chain
    Partners certified to AIAG CQI-9 (heat treat), CQI-11 (plating), and CQI-12 (coating) — covering the full post-processing chain under audited special-process controls.
    04 · Multilingual drawing review
    Technical drawing review in English, German, Japanese, and Chinese — including ISO 8015 GPS callouts, JIS standards, thread tolerance classes, and coating specifications.
    05 · Electronic-screw manufacturing partnership
    Thread class (6g / 4h for tighter tolerance), head recess (Phillips, slotted, Torx T2–T6), material grade, and finish matched per application — drawing-reviewed against customer automated-assembly spec. Established partnership with specialized electronic-screw facilities supports rapid quotation on sub-M2 programmes — send drawing and annual volume for same-week pricing.
    Family coverage · 3 materials

    Selecting across micro-screw material options

    Stainless steel (304 / 316)
    Corrosion-resistant · electronic & medical
    304 for general electronic enclosures and wearables; 316 for medical devices, implantable, or high-corrosion environments. Passivated finish standard; austenitic grades non-magnetic for sensitive electronic applications.
    Brass (nickel-plated)
    Electrical · cosmetic surface
    Brass body for electrical conductivity (grounding, shielding), nickel plating for corrosion and clean appearance. Common on eyeglass frames, hearing aid housings, and camera modules where a low-profile cosmetic finish is required.
    Carbon steel
    General electronic · cost-optimized
    Standard carbon-steel micro-screw for non-corrosive indoor electronic enclosures. Zinc-plated or black-oxide finish. Baseline cost option for PCB-to-chassis fastening where stainless is not required.
    Range

    Specifications

    Sizes
    M0.8 – M2 · #000 – #2
    Lengths
    1.5 – 30 mm · 1/16" – 1 1/4"
    Material
    Stainless steel (304 / 316), brass with nickel plating, or carbon steel — per customer specification.
    Finishes
    Passivated (SS), nickel plated, zinc plated, black oxide, or to customer specification.
    Head types
    Pan, flat, round, button, cheese, or per drawing.
    Drive
    Phillips, Pozidriv, Torx® (T2–T6), slotted, or per drawing.
    Lead times

    Quotation and production

    Quotation
    Within 5–7 business days from receipt of drawing and specifications.
    Sample & production
    Schedules issued per project.

    Send your drawing with thread spec, head recess, material, and annual volume — same-week quotation on sub-M2 programmes via established micro-screw partnership.

    Supplied through qualified electronic-screw manufacturing partners with dedicated micro-screw production lines. PPAP / IMDS / RoHS / REACH documentation per customer program.

  • Cold-Headed Custom Bolts — No Secondary Machining

    Open-Die Bolts

    Cold-formed bolts with custom head geometry pressed directly from an open die — no secondary machining, no bar-stock material waste, strong grain flow through the head.

    Available for custom non-standard head shapes or integrated profiles (combined flange, collar, shoulder, or special geometry) where bar-stock turning would be cost-prohibitive at target volume. Each programme is case-by-case — tooling, volume, material, and geometry all affect feasibility.

    Why source through Way Fast

    We serve Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive suppliers — primarily to North American OEM programs, including platforms shared with European and Japanese brands — with day-to-day experience handling the documentation and tolerance standards these projects demand.

    01 · Multi-source capacity
    Working with multiple qualified manufacturing partners — we match each order to the best-fit production line, stabilizing lead times and cost when single-source capacity tightens.
    02 · Submission-grade documentation
    Full support for PPAP (Levels 1–3), IMDS submission, and RoHS / REACH documentation.
    03 · Audited special-process chain
    Partners certified to AIAG CQI-9 (heat treat), CQI-11 (plating), and CQI-12 (coating) — covering the full post-processing chain under audited special-process controls.
    04 · Multilingual drawing review
    Technical drawing review in English, German, Japanese, and Chinese — including ISO 8015 GPS callouts, JIS standards, thread tolerance classes, and coating specifications.
    05 · Feasibility assessment requires full programme scope
    Custom cold-heading is inherently project-specific: head geometry, material grade, annual volume, and tooling amortization all affect feasibility. Contact with the full package — drawing with head geometry, material spec, annual volume, and any secondary features (knurl, thread spec, undercut) — for engineering and cost feasibility review. Without complete programme scope, accurate quotation is not possible.
    Range

    Specifications

    Sizes
    M3 – M20 · #5 – 3/4"
    Lengths
    8 – 200 mm · 1/4" – 8"
    Material
    Medium-carbon steel, alloy steel, or stainless steel — per customer specification.
    Finishes
    Zinc, zinc flake (Dacromet®, Geomet®), zinc-nickel, Delta-Seal®, black oxide, or to customer specification.
    Head types
    Custom per drawing — hex, flange, pan, round, button, combined profiles, or special.
    Drive
    External hex, Torx®, Phillips, Pozidriv, hex socket, or per drawing.
    Lead times

    Quotation and production

    Quotation
    Within 5–7 business days from receipt of drawing and specifications.
    Sample & production
    Schedules issued per project.

    Send your full drawing, head geometry spec, material grade, annual volume, and any secondary features — engineering feasibility and tooling cost quoted per programme.

    Supplied through qualified cold-heading partners for project-specific custom profiles. PPAP / IMDS / RoHS / REACH documentation per customer program.

  • Hex Flange Bolts for Automotive Structural Joints

    Hex Flange Bolts

    Hex head bolts with integrated flange — the flange replaces a separate washer, distributes clamp load over the bearing surface, and anti-rotation serrations prevent backing-off under vibration.

    Baseline structural fastener across Tier 1 and Tier 2 programmes: engine block, transmission housing, chassis sub-frame, suspension control arms, exhaust manifold, and wheel hub assemblies. Supplied with external hex, Torx®, or combination drive per drawing, to JIS B1189, DIN EN 1665, or ISO 4162.

    Why source through Way Fast

    We serve Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive suppliers — primarily to North American OEM programs, including platforms shared with European and Japanese brands — with day-to-day experience handling the documentation and tolerance standards these projects demand.

    01 · Multi-source capacity
    Working with multiple qualified manufacturing partners — we match each order to the best-fit production line, stabilizing lead times and cost when single-source capacity tightens.
    02 · Submission-grade documentation
    Full support for PPAP (Levels 1–3), IMDS submission, and RoHS / REACH documentation.
    03 · Audited special-process chain
    Partners certified to AIAG CQI-9 (heat treat), CQI-11 (plating), and CQI-12 (coating) — covering the full post-processing chain under audited special-process controls.
    04 · Multilingual drawing review
    Technical drawing review in English, German, Japanese, and Chinese — including ISO 8015 GPS callouts, JIS standards, thread tolerance classes, and coating specifications.
    05 · Strength class and coating selection
    Property class (8.8 / 10.9 / 12.9), drive type (external hex, Torx®, or combination), serration geometry, thread pitch (coarse / fine), and coating (phosphate-and-oil, zinc flake, Dacromet, Geomet) matched per torque spec, joint material, and service environment — drawing-reviewed against customer torque-to-yield or angular torque spec where applicable.
    Family coverage · 3 classes

    Selecting across hex flange bolt strength classes

    Property class 8.8
    General structural · medium-carbon steel
    General structural applications — brackets, mounting hardware, non-critical chassis joints. Medium-carbon steel, quenched and tempered. Standard choice for bulk structural fastening where yield strength above 640 MPa is sufficient.
    Property class 10.9
    Engine and chassis · alloy steel
    Engine block, cylinder head (non-torque-to-yield), transmission housing, chassis sub-frame, and suspension mounts. Alloy steel, quenched and tempered — yield strength above 900 MPa. Most common class in Tier 1 automotive assembly.
    Property class 12.9
    Critical joints · torque-to-yield
    High-strength alloy steel for critical joints — cylinder head, main bearing caps, connecting rod bolts, and torque-to-yield applications. Yield strength above 1,080 MPa; often angle-torqued to specification during assembly.
    Range

    Specifications

    Sizes
    M5 – M30 · #10 – 1 1/4"
    Lengths
    10 – 200 mm · 3/8" – 8"
    Material
    Medium-carbon steel or alloy steel (quenched and tempered to property class). Stainless steel (A2 / A4) per customer specification.
    Finishes
    Phosphate-and-oil, zinc, zinc flake (Dacromet®, Geomet®), zinc-nickel, Delta-Seal®, black oxide, or to customer specification.
    Head types
    Hex head with serrated flange, hex head with smooth flange, or per drawing.
    Drive
    External hex (across-flats per ISO / DIN), Torx®, or combination drives per drawing.
    Lead times

    Quotation and production

    Quotation
    Within 5–7 business days from receipt of drawing and specifications.
    Sample & production
    Schedules issued per project.

    Send your drawing, property class, and torque spec — strength class, drive, coating, and manufacturer selection matched per programme.

    Supplied through qualified manufacturing partners to JIS B1189 / DIN EN 1665 / ISO 4162 specifications. PPAP / IMDS / RoHS / REACH documentation per customer program.

  • Precision Shoulder Bolts for Pivot and Bearing Applications

    Shoulder Bolts

    Bolts with an unthreaded precision shoulder between the head and the threaded portion — the shoulder acts as a bearing surface, pivot axis, or exact stop-point for linkage, pulley, roller, and hinge assemblies.

    Available for pivot and bearing applications where a precision-ground shoulder diameter with defined tolerance is specified by the customer drawing.

    Why source through Way Fast

    We serve Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive suppliers — primarily to North American OEM programs, including platforms shared with European and Japanese brands — with day-to-day experience handling the documentation and tolerance standards these projects demand.

    01 · Multi-source capacity
    Working with multiple qualified manufacturing partners — we match each order to the best-fit production line, stabilizing lead times and cost when single-source capacity tightens.
    02 · Submission-grade documentation
    Full support for PPAP (Levels 1–3), IMDS submission, and RoHS / REACH documentation.
    03 · Audited special-process chain
    Partners certified to AIAG CQI-9 (heat treat), CQI-11 (plating), and CQI-12 (coating) — covering the full post-processing chain under audited special-process controls.
    04 · Multilingual drawing review
    Technical drawing review in English, German, Japanese, and Chinese — including ISO 8015 GPS callouts, JIS standards, thread tolerance classes, and coating specifications.
    05 · Specification-matched supply
    Shoulder diameter, tolerance, shoulder length, and thread spec matched to customer drawing — supplied per programme requirements. Contact with full shoulder tolerance spec (typically h7–h9 per ISO 7379 / ANSI B18.3) and application context for feasibility assessment and manufacturer selection.
    Range

    Specifications

    Sizes
    M3 – M16 · #5 – 5/8"
    Lengths
    3 – 160 mm · 1/8" – 6"
    Material
    Carbon steel, alloy steel, or stainless steel — per customer specification.
    Finishes
    Zinc, zinc-nickel, black oxide, nickel, or per drawing.
    Head types
    Socket head (hex), hex head, or per drawing.
    Drive
    Hex socket, external hex, or per drawing.
    Lead times

    Quotation and production

    Quotation
    Within 5–7 business days from receipt of drawing and specifications.
    Sample & production
    Schedules issued per project.

    Send your drawing and shoulder tolerance specification — feasibility and manufacturer selection confirmed per programme.

    Supplied through qualified manufacturing partners to ISO 7379 / ANSI B18.3 / DIN 1460 specifications. PPAP / IMDS / RoHS / REACH documentation per customer program.