What Ideal Fasteners does

Ideal Fasteners is a U.S.-based manufacturer of custom cold-headed and aerospace-grade threaded fasteners, operating as a division of MW Components within MW Industries (MWI). The company produces NAS and MS standard parts (including NAS1351, NAS1352, NAS5300 series, and MS16996-MS16998 socket screws) as well as made-to-print fasteners, flat socket head cap screws, captive screws, and specialty drive fasteners (TORX, TORX PLUS, TORQ-SET). Manufacturing is anchored by in-house cold heading at 60-100 parts per minute, external thread rolling, burr-free EDM head drilling, laser part marking, cut-to-length services, and NADCAP-accredited Level II NDT (magnetic particle and penetrant testing). Thread size range covers 00-90 to ½ inch with lengths up to 4 inches, and production supports specialty materials including A286, 17-4, and 300 series stainless steel. Quality certifications include AS9100, ISO 9001, NADCAP, and DFARS-compliant material availability.

The business operates on a quote-based enterprise sales model with direct field sales targeting aerospace, defense, industrial, and medical device customers. In-stock SKUs ship within 48 hours, while made-to-print parts are delivered on shorter-than-industry lead times via U.S.-based manufacturing. Full material traceability to melt, plus FAI and PPAP documentation support, position Ideal Fasteners as a certified supplier for mission-critical assemblies in aircraft interiors, defense systems, ground vehicles, and industrial equipment. The company is privately held as part of the MW Components platform, with corporate functions based in Charlotte, NC, and operational manufacturing in Anaheim, CA; no external funding rounds, M&A activity, or leadership changes are disclosed in available source material.

Name

Ideal Fasteners

Legal name

MW Industries (MWI)

Website

https://idealfasteners.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ideal Fasteners is a U.S.-based AS9100- and NADCAP-accredited manufacturer of custom cold-headed and NAS/MS aerospace fasteners, serving aerospace, defense, industrial, and medical customers via direct enterprise sales under MW Components.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Fasteners

NAICS

Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing (332722), Hardware Manufacturing (33251), Precision Turned Product Manufacturing (332721)

SIC

Bolts, Nuts, Screws, Rivets & Washers (3452), Screw Machine Products (3451)

akta.pro primary industry

Aerospace Fasteners & Hardware (IMABANAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fasteners, Anchors & Connectors (Bolts, Weld Studs, Plates) (IMADACAJ)

Keywords

• Cold-headed fasteners
• Aerospace fasteners
• NAS MS fasteners
• Socket cap screws
• Made-to-print fasteners

Headquarters

HQ city

Anaheim

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Fastener Manufacturing: Ideal Fasteners generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of custom cold-headed fasteners, NAS and MS fasteners, and made-to-print fasteners. The business operates on a project/quote basis with pricing based on specifications, materials, and order volumes. In-stock parts ship within 48 hours while custom parts have shorter lead times due to streamlined U.S.-based manufacturing.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Ideal Fasteners manufactures and supplies custom cold-headed threaded fasteners and socket cap screws, including NAS and MS aerospace-grade standard parts (NAS1351, NAS1352, NAS5300 series, MS16996-MS16998) and made-to-print specialty fasteners (TORX, TORX PLUS, TORQ-SET drives, captive screws, flat socket head cap screws). Production uses in-house cold heading, thread rolling, EDM head drilling, laser marking, and NADCAP-accredited NDT, with in-stock parts shipping within 48 hours and made-to-print parts delivered with shorter lead times.

Product overview

Ideal Fasteners is a manufacturer of custom cold-headed and aerospace-grade fasteners, operating as a division of MW Components. The company produces a portfolio of NAS (National Aerospace Standards) and MS (Military Standards) fasteners including NAS1351, NAS1352, NAS5300 Series, and MS16996-MS16998 socket screws, along with flat socket head cap screws, captive screws, and specialty drive fasteners (TORX, TORX PLUS, TORQ-SET). The product line is complemented by custom made-to-print fastener capabilities with in-house cold heading, external threading, EDM head drilling, laser marking, and NDT (NADCAP-accredited) services. Ideal Fasteners serves aerospace, defense, industrial, and medical device industries with AS9100 and ISO 9001 certified manufacturing in the USA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NAS1351 & NAS1352 Socket Head Cap Screws
• NAS5300 Series Fasteners
• MS16996-MS16998 Socket Screws
• Flat Socket Head Cap Screws
• Captive Screws & Assemblies
• TORX, TORX PLUS, and TORQ-SET Drive Fasteners
• Custom Made-to-Print Fasteners

Quantifiable outcome

• In-stock parts ship within 48 hours
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• IFI (Industrial Fasteners Institute)minorOthersIdeal Fasteners, through MW Components, is a member of the Industrial Fasteners Institute (IFI), a trade association for the fastener industry providing standards development and industry representation.
• NESMAminorOthersMember of NESMA (National Electronic Manufacturing Services Association), an industry association relevant to manufacturing and supply chain excellence.
• SMIminorOthersMember of SMI, an industry association supporting manufacturing excellence and supply chain partners.
• CASMIminorOthersMember of CASMI (related to spring and fastener industries), supporting industry connections and standards development.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Howmet Aerospace: Large diversified aerospace supplier with a Fastening Systems segment producing aerospace bolts, nuts, and engineered fasteners, plus titanium and nickel-based superalloys. Comparable on the fastener product axis, but far broader portfolio and global reach than Ideal Fasteners' niche focus.
• SPS Technologies (Precision Castparts / Berkshire): Long-standing manufacturer of aerospace and industrial fasteners, including Hi-Tite and Unbrako branded socket cap screws widely used in aerospace and defense. Closest legacy equivalent of Ideal Fasteners' socket cap screw product line, but with much broader global distribution.
• TriMas Aerospace: TriMas Aerospace division produces aerospace fasteners, including ring bolts, nuts, and engineered fasteners, for OEMs and tier 1s. Peer in aerospace fastener manufacturing, with broader product breadth and a public-company parent.

Direct peers

• Lisi Aerospace: Global tier-1 manufacturer of aerospace fasteners, structural components, and assembly tooling serving Airbus, Boeing, and major defense primes. Direct overlap with Ideal Fasteners in NAS/MS aerospace screws and cold-headed fasteners, though Lisi operates at significantly larger scale.
• Click Bond: Specialty aerospace fastening manufacturer known for bonded studs, captive screws, and installation technology for aerospace and defense platforms. Directly competes with Ideal Fasteners in captive screw assemblies and specialty aerospace fastening solutions.
• Allfast Fastening Systems: Aerospace blind bolts, lockbolts, and specialty fasteners for structural and skin applications. Comparable in serving aerospace primes with certified fastening products, though with a different product mix (blind bolts vs. socket caps).
• B&B Specialties: AS9100-certified U.S. manufacturer of precision cold-headed and screw machine products, including aerospace and defense fasteners. Direct peer in cold heading, small-format aerospace screws, and made-to-print specialty work.
• Avibank Manufacturing (Triumph Group): Manufacturer of specialty aerospace fasteners, pins, and quick-release fastening systems for military and commercial aerospace. Directly comparable in aerospace-grade specialty fasteners with NADCAP-style certification requirements.

Emerging players

• ND Industries: Specialty fastener technology company focused on thread-locking, sealing, and pre-applied fastener treatments for aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications. Adjacent to Ideal Fasteners as a value-add fastener service provider for aerospace and defense customers.

Others

• MW Industries (MWI): Parent conglomerate of MW Components and Ideal Fasteners, producing precision springs, fasteners, and machined components across multiple manufacturing locations. Relevant as the parent platform and as a comparison point for Ideal Fasteners' role within a diversified industrial group.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/mw-ind
• Facebookfacebook.com/MWComponents
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ideal-fasteners-inc.

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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