MS Fasteners
Military Fasteners (Mil Spec Fasteners)
MW Components produces MS (Military Standard) parts for aerospace and military applications. Our MS or mil-spec parts include various externally threaded fasteners like socket cap screws, flat socket cap screws, and more. Choose from a variety of imperial and metric sizes and thread sizes, or request a quote for an entirely custom part.
Mil-spec fasteners are designed to meet the challenges of safe, reliable operation in mission-critical applications. Parts made in accordance with MS standards are used in aircraft, spacecraft, weapon systems, and a variety of ground and airborne electronics systems.
Many of our MS fasteners are in-stock at our MW Components - Anaheim location (formerly Ideal Fasteners). View our stock list for details: Aerospace & Military Stock List
Availability
| Custom | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| Stock & Standard | No |
Custom Manufacturing
Custom MS Fasteners
If the mil-spec part you require is not a stocked item or requires specialized materials, finishes, or secondary services, contact us for custom quote information, and we will be glad to assist you in developing a custom fastener for your needs. As an added convenience, we offer optional design, CAD, tooling, and related services to help you customize your component.
Several of our facilities also carry industry-specific quality certifications, including ISO 9001:2015, AS9100, NADCAP, QSLM class 2 and 3, and more. This allows us to give you peace of mind that the fasteners we create for your application will meet both industry guidelines and your performance expectations.
MS Hardware Manufacturing
Our Mil-spec fasteners are produced to military standards by our NADCAP accredited facility in Anaheim, CA. MW Components - Anaheim is ISO 9001, and AS9100D certified, QSLM class 2 and 3 listed, and offers real-time SPC, allowing us to process products and process information quickly and efficiently to resolve potential defects before parts exit the shop floor. This ensures optimum tolerance and accuracy throughout production.
Related Manufacturing Services
In addition to standard engineering and manufacturing services, we offer various optional services to assist you in developing the best fastener for your application.
- Cold Heading
- Head Drilling
- NADCAP NDT Testing
- Small Run Manufacturing for Prototyping Needs
Finishing Services
MW specializes in custom component manufacturing; thus, we continue to add to our list of capabilities to offer our customers the best options for all fabrication processes. We offer black oxide and other coatings as specified for your application.
Some examples of finishes we offer include:
- Coatings
- Passivation
- Plating
Quality Materials
Our fasteners are produced from a variety of standard and specialty materials. Some examples of materials we commonly stock for this application include the below. If you require custom materials or manufacturing processes, contact us for custom quote information.
- A286
- Alloy Steel
- Aluminum
- Brass
- Monel®
- Stainless Steel
Quality Standards & Certifications
At MW, we pride ourselves on creating quality products that meet or exceed industry standards. Not only do our facilities perform rigorous quality assurance testing to your specified ranges, but we also maintain several key certifications to ensure that only the best products are shipped to you.
