• 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.

  • 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.

  • Standard Dowel Pins — ISO / DIN / JIS Specifications

    Dowel Pins

    Precision cylindrical pins for component alignment, positioning, pivot axes, and shear-load retention in assembly, fixture, and tooling applications. Supplied to ISO 2338 (ground m6 / h8), ISO 8734 (hardened), ISO 2339 (taper), and ISO 8752 / 8750 (spring / coiled) specifications.

    Available for programmes requiring standard catalog-spec dowel pins to DIN / ISO / JIS geometry. Custom-turned precision pins with unique features (heads, grooves, undercuts) are supplied via the Turning Products page for drawing-specific geometries.

    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 and tolerance matching
    Dowel pin type (straight ground, hardened, tapered, spring / coiled) and material grade — hardened tool steel for ISO 8734, low-carbon steel for ISO 2338, stainless for corrosion-sensitive applications, spring steel for ISO 8752 — matched per customer drawing and fit class (typical H7 hole / m6 pin interference). Standard catalog specifications supplied per programme.
    Range

    Specifications

    Sizes
    1.5 – 20 mm pin diameter · 1/16" – 3/4"
    Lengths
    3 – 100 mm · 1/8" – 4"
    Material
    Hardened tool steel (ISO 8734), low-carbon steel (ISO 2338), stainless steel (304 / 316), or spring steel (ISO 8752) — per specification.
    Finishes
    Bright (ground surface), phosphate, black oxide, nickel plating, or passivation (SS) per specification.
    Head types
    N/A — cylindrical pin per ISO / DIN / JIS standard.
    Drive
    N/A — installation by press or hammer, per hole interference fit.
    Lead times

    Quotation and production

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

    Send ISO / DIN / JIS pin specification, material grade, and target volume — standard dowel pin supply matched per programme. For custom-turned pins with special geometry, see the Turning Products page.

    Supplied through qualified manufacturing partners to ISO 2338 / ISO 2339 / ISO 8734 / ISO 8750 / ISO 8752 / DIN 6325 / DIN 1470 / DIN 7979 / JIS B1354 specifications. PPAP / IMDS / RoHS / REACH documentation per customer program.

  • Custom Die-Cast and Powder-Metal Components per Customer Drawing

    Die Casting · Powder Metal Products

    Non-fastener metal components produced by die casting (aluminum, zinc, magnesium alloy) or powder metallurgy (iron, steel, copper, nickel alloys) — custom parts supplied to customer drawing, not stock catalog items.

    Way Fast has manufacturing partnership in place for die-cast housings, brackets, and PM bushings / gears / structural parts. Inquiries welcome for custom geometries where near-net-shape manufacturing is cost-effective over machining from bar stock.

    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 per programme
    Process selection (die casting for shell / housing geometries, powder metallurgy for dense functional parts with self-lubricating or structural features) matched per customer part drawing, material spec, and annual volume. Tooling cost and feasibility assessed per programme scope. Contact with drawing, material spec, and annual volume for quotation.
    Range

    Specifications

    Sizes
    Custom per drawing — die cast part size limited by press tonnage; PM part size limited by compaction equipment.
    Lengths
    Custom per drawing.
    Material
    Die casting: aluminum alloy (A380, ADC12), zinc alloy (ZAMAK 3 / 5), magnesium alloy. Powder metal: iron, carbon steel, iron-copper, iron-nickel, prealloyed steel, diffusion-alloyed steel, stainless steel 300 / 400 series, copper alloy, soft-magnetic alloy — per customer specification.
    Finishes
    As-cast (die cast: vibratory deburr optional); as-sintered (PM: oil impregnation, steam treatment, or secondary machining); plating (zinc, zinc-nickel, nickel) or coating per customer specification.
    Head types
    N/A — custom part geometry per drawing.
    Drive
    N/A — custom part geometry 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 material specification, annual volume, and secondary-process requirements — feasibility and tooling cost quoted per programme.

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

  • EJOT-Licensed Thread-Forming Screws for Plastics

    Delta PT® · Duro PT® · PT®

    The full EJOT® PT family — thread-forming screws engineered for direct assembly into thermoplastic and thermoset substrates.

    Optimized flank geometry distributes radial stress, delivers consistent clamp load, and maintains pull-out strength across repeated assembly cycles — eliminating metal inserts in most plastic-housing 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 EJOT®-licensed 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 · Beyond catalog configurations
    Custom sizes, finishes, and head configurations beyond EJOT® standard catalog — supported across the family.
    Family coverage · 3 forms

    Selecting across the EJOT® PT family

    Delta PT®
    Baseline · thermoplastic
    Optimized flank angles for general thermoplastic housings. Baseline choice for polyamide, ABS, PC/ABS, POM, and similar engineering plastics.
    Duro PT®
    Hardened flank · thermoset
    Optimized for harder substrates — thermosets, glass-filled polyamides, and high-temperature resins. Retains clamp load under thermal cycling.
    PT®
    Original · legacy
    The original EJOT PT geometry. Specified on legacy drawings and where existing tooling / torque specifications must be preserved.
    Range

    Specifications

    Sizes
    M1 – M16  ·  #0 – 5/8"
    Lengths
    3 – 90 mm  ·  1/8" – 3 1/2"
    Material
    Case-hardened carbon steel, alloy steel, or stainless steel — or to customer specification.
    Finishes
    Zinc, zinc-nickel, Delta-Seal®, Geomet®, black oxide, or to customer specification.
    Head types
    Pan, flat, hex flange, countersunk, or per drawing.
    Drive
    Torx®, Torx Plus®, 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 drawing, EJOT® part number, or competitor equivalent.

    Delta PT®, Duro PT®, and PT® are registered trademarks of EJOT®.

  • Conical Nuts per Customer Specification

    Conical Nuts

    Nuts with a conical (tapered) body or seat geometry — used where the mating joint requires an angled bearing face, a conical locking interface, or alignment into a matching tapered seat.

    Available for specialty applications — cone lock nuts, conical seat nuts, or wheel-type lug nuts — per customer drawing. Supplied when specified by programme geometry or mating joint requirement.

    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
    Cone angle, seat geometry, thread spec, and material grade matched per customer drawing and application — supplied per programme requirements. Contact with full application context (mating joint geometry, taper angle, torque spec, and target volume) for feasibility and manufacturer selection.
    Range

    Specifications

    Sizes
    M3 – M14 · #4 – 9/16"
    Lengths
    N/A — nut height / body dimensions per customer drawing.
    Material
    Carbon steel, alloy steel, or stainless steel — per customer specification.
    Finishes
    Zinc, zinc-nickel, Delta-Seal®, Geomet®, black oxide, nickel, or to customer specification.
    Head types
    Conical body geometry per customer drawing.
    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 cone angle, seat geometry, thread spec, material grade, and application context — feasibility and manufacturer selection confirmed per programme.

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

  • Clinch Stud Fasteners for Non-Weldable Sheet Metal

    Clinch Studs

    Clinch studs lock into sheet metal without welding — displacement-collar geometry forces material into the retaining groove; retaining ring prevents push-out; rib profile resists rotation.

    Supplied via two paths depending on programme documentation requirements: Acument® Strux® with licensed baseline validation documentation, or qualified-partner generic equivalents for cost-sensitive programmes. Applications: body panels, chassis brackets, pre-coated sheets, dissimilar material joints, in-die installation.

    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 · Documentation strategy and customer validation
    Baseline Strux® reference documentation available for supplied product; however, we recommend customer-side validation testing against the specific production panel — coating, thickness, and tolerance vary per programme, and only panel-specific pull-out / torque retention data is reliably representative of actual assembly performance. Generic clinch supplied where customer has established in-house validation capability.
    Range

    Specifications

    Sizes
    M3 – M30 · #5 – 1 1/4"
    Lengths
    14 – 120 mm · 1/2" – 4 3/4"
    Material
    Case-hardened carbon steel, alloy steel, or stainless steel — heat-treated to SAE grades / ISO classes.
    Finishes
    Zinc, zinc-nickel, Delta-Seal®, Geomet®, black oxide, or to customer specification.
    Head types
    End configurations: Single-end or double-end, or per drawing.
    Drive
    N/A — installation by clinch process (no drive recess).
    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, mating panel specification, and documentation scope — we will recommend Strux® or generic path based on programme requirements.

    Strux® is a registered trademark of Acument®. Generic clinch studs supplied through qualified manufacturing partners. PPAP / IMDS / RoHS / REACH documentation per customer program.

  • Threaded Brass Inserts for Plastic Assemblies

    Brass Inserts

    Threaded brass inserts — installed into plastic housings to create a permanent metal thread in thermoplastic or thermoset substrates. Covers ultrasonic-weld, heat-set, press-fit / mold-in, and self-tapping configurations across C3604 and C3600-series brass grades.

    Core Way Fast production category with active volume across electronic housings, consumer-product enclosures, automotive interior components, and appliance assemblies. Inserts, standoffs, spacers, and brass connector bodies supplied from free-cutting C3604 or low-lead C3600 grades per programme requirement.

    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 · Insert type and substrate matching
    Installation method (ultrasonic, heat-set, mold-in, or self-tapping), body profile (knurled, grooved, shouldered), thread spec, and brass grade (C3604 standard vs C3600 low-lead for environmental compliance) matched per substrate plastic and installation tooling — drawing-reviewed against customer mould, insertion equipment, and performance requirement.
    Family coverage · 4 types

    Selecting across brass insert configurations

    Ultrasonic / Heat-Set Inserts
    Plastic housing assembly · post-mold install
    Installed into a pre-molded hole by ultrasonic welding or heat-set press. Most common brass insert for thermoplastic housings — electronic enclosures, consumer products, appliances. Knurled OD for anti-rotation and pull-out resistance.
    Mold-in (Press-fit) Inserts
    Pre-positioned during injection
    Placed in the mold cavity before injection — plastic flows around the insert during molding. Used where insertion equipment is not available or maximum pull-out / torque retention is required. Suitable for higher-volume mold-in programmes.
    Self-Tapping Brass Inserts
    Thread-forming into plastic
    External knurled or threaded body — installed by screwing into a pre-molded hole, forming threads in the substrate. Used for field-serviceable joints or when dedicated ultrasonic / heat-set equipment is not available.
    Brass Connectors / Standoffs
    Connector bodies · spacers · PCB supports
    Brass threaded standoffs (spacers), PCB support pillars, and threaded connector bodies for electronic and consumer-product assembly. Supplied per drawing with configurable thread sizes and lengths.
    Range

    Specifications

    Sizes
    M2 – M12 thread · #2 – 1/2"
    Lengths
    3 – 25 mm insert length · 1/8" – 1"
    Material
    Brass C3604 (free-cutting, lead-bearing), C3600-series low-lead brass, or alternative copper-alloy grades per customer specification.
    Finishes
    Natural brass (as-machined), nickel plated, tin plated, or to customer specification.
    Head types
    N/A — insert body geometry per DIN / ISO / JIS or customer drawing.
    Drive
    N/A — installation by ultrasonic welder, heat-set press, or by hand / tool for self-tapping inserts.
    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, substrate plastic grade, installation method, and target volume — insert type and brass grade matched per programme.

    Core Way Fast production — active across qualified brass insert and connector manufacturing partners. Supplied to DIN 16903 / customer drawing specifications with PPAP / IMDS / RoHS / REACH documentation.

  • Bonded Sealing Washers and Rubber Washers for Weather-Tight Assembly

    Bonded Washers · Rubber Washers

    Composite sealing washers — metal outer washer bonded (vulcanized) with an EPDM, Neoprene, or NBR elastomer ring, creating a self-sealing fastener interface. Also pure rubber washers for cushioning, vibration isolation, and non-bonded sealing.

    Complementary to the Washer and Spring product range. Used where a standard fastener joint must provide water-tight, weather-resistant, or chemical-resistant sealing — automotive body panels, HVAC duct penetrations, industrial sheet-metal roofing, and outdoor enclosure hardware.

    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 · Elastomer selection and bond integrity
    Elastomer grade (EPDM for weather / UV / ozone, Neoprene for oil and chemical resistance, NBR for fuel exposure), metal backing (galvanized steel, stainless, aluminium, copper), and bond method (vulcanized, compression-molded) matched per customer environmental specification. Drawing-reviewed for temperature range, chemical exposure, and clamp load requirement.
    Family coverage · 3 types

    Bonded and rubber washer configurations

    Bonded Sealing Washer
    Metal + vulcanized elastomer
    Steel or aluminum outer washer with elastomer ring vulcanized to the ID. Self-sealing when compressed under a bolt head — used on industrial roofing, automotive body panels, and weather-sensitive sheet-metal joints.
    Pure Rubber Washer
    Cushioning · vibration · gasket
    Non-bonded rubber washer in EPDM, Neoprene, NBR, silicone, or natural rubber. Used for vibration isolation, component cushioning, gasket replacement, and non-critical sealing.
    Specialty Elastomers
    EPDM / Neoprene / NBR / silicone
    Elastomer grade selected per environmental exposure — EPDM (UV, ozone, weather), Neoprene (chemical, ozone), NBR (oil, fuel), silicone (high-temperature), natural rubber (general cushioning). Custom compound per programme.
    Range

    Specifications

    Sizes
    M3 – M16 bolt size · #5 – 5/8"
    Lengths
    N/A — washer ID / OD / thickness per DIN / ISO or customer drawing.
    Material
    Metal backing: galvanized steel, stainless steel (304 / 316), aluminum, copper. Elastomer: EPDM, Neoprene (CR), NBR, silicone, natural rubber — per customer specification.
    Finishes
    Galvanized (metal backing), passivation (SS), anodization (aluminum), natural rubber color or custom-compounded per programme.
    Head types
    N/A — washer form per standard or drawing.
    Drive
    N/A — washer installed under bolt head.
    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, operating environment (temperature, UV, chemical, fuel exposure), metal backing, and target volume — elastomer grade and bond method matched per programme.

    Complementary to the Way Fast Washer and Spring range — supplied through qualified manufacturing partners specializing in elastomer-bonded washer production. 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.