Thomas Smith Fasteners recently produced these specially manufactured 1BA bolts from a drawing for one of our valued customers in the classic car industry. BA screw threads, also known as British Association screw threads, consist of a series of small threads, with the largest being 0BA and measuring 1/4″ in diameter. Our team ensured these bolts were manufactured to the client’s precise specifications and quality expectations. Our expertise in producing standard and custom bolts, nuts, and fasteners is widely recognised. We can produce and supply fasteners in various materials, grades, and s ..read more

Thomas Smith Fasteners recently demonstrated our ability to meet unique client requirements by producing these M28 x 135 Square Head Bolts in Grade 10.9 for a customer in the Rail industry. M28 is an uncommon diameter, but your non-standards are our standards! Our team ensured that the bolts were produced on-time to the exact specifications and quality standards required by the client. The successful completion of this project reinforces our dedication to quality, precision, and customer satisfaction. Our reputation for manufacturing both standard and specialised bolts, nuts, and fasteners ..read more

Recently, Thomas Smith Fasteners, a renowned leader in the industrial fasteners industry, had the privilege of supplying alternator bolts for a 1974 Jaguar E Type. This is a testament to our commitment to quality and our ability to meet the specific needs of classic car enthusiasts and restorers. The 1974 Jaguar E Type: A Legacy Concluding in Style The Jaguar E Type, a paragon of design and engineering, stands as a classic that has captured the imagination of car enthusiasts and left an indelible mark on automotive history. Introduced in 1961, the E Type boasted a sleek design, high performan ..read more

Here is a great example of precision engineering from our manufacturing department. These CNC machined Monel K500 Bolts were manufactured in-house to exact customer specification. A nickel-copper alloy, Monel offers high strength, weldability and excellent corrosion resistance in many environments, including seawater, hydrofluoric acid, sulphuric acid and alkalis. Monel fasteners are often used in marine and chemical processing applications. Monel is durable over a wide temperature range, offering good mechanical properties at subzero temperatures and can be used in temperatures as high as 10 ..read more

After recent demand, we have now put Copper Washer packs in our range of kits. These kits are popular in the Car, Marine, Generator and Machine and Plant Sectors. Available to buy for just £19.99 per kit Description: – Top quality copper material, melting point up to 1083 Celsius. – Good electrical conductivity and thermal conductivity. – 200 pcs solid copper sump plug washer set. – Great for sump plugs, water, fuel and hydraulic fittings. Specifics: Material: copper Color: as picture shows Box size: approx. 130x68x22mm Size types: 9 (M5-M14) Quantity: 200pcs Weight: 170g Size: (I/D x O/D x De ..read more

Hi, my name is Annabel and I’m in my second year at Lancaster University. During my three month Summer break, Thomas Smith Fasteners gave me the opportunity to work for them full time in the Sales office. During my time here, I have gained some valuable skills that I can transfer both into my studies and my future career.   During my time at Thomas Smith Fasteners, I processed sales orders, communicated with customers over the phone and via email, and answered customer queries about the services we provide. This boosted my confidence and ability to communicate in a professional and effic ..read more

Another weird and wonderful order was received recently for some 12 Point Flange Nuts and Screws in Black Oxide for the aerospace industry.The customer specified UNJEF thread which is a very unusual thread form. UNJEF are ultra fine pitch threads. The thread accuracy is referred to as a 3B class of fit or a 2B class of fit.Normally we take days to complete our standard jobs, but this part took 3 weeks due to its complexity.#engineering #fasteners #manufacturing The post UNJEF 12 Point Screws appeared first on Thomas Smith Fasteners ..read more

Everyday is a learning day here at Thomas Smith Fasteners. A couple of weeks ago, we received a unique request to manufacture some ‘historical gun bolts’ for an old war ship which is now a floating museum. At first, we did not know what these bolts were, but after more communication with the customer, we matched them to 1/2 BSW x 1 Slotted Dome Head Brass Bolts. 2 weeks later we had them manufactured and delivered to the customer. #engineering #manufacturing #fasteners The post Bolts For Historical Guns on a War Ship appeared first on Thomas Smith Fasteners ..read more

The post A customer contacted us with a unique request, for a lock nut with two divots for a classic car, having tried numerous other fasteners companies without joy. After receiving the sample, we managed to get it manufactured within 72 hours. If you have a requirement for a fastener, no matter how unique please give us a try. appeared first on Thomas Smith Fasteners ..read more

Big Fred Dibnah, the backstreet mechanic himself. Where to start? Well firstly I’d like to say before beginning at Thomas Smith, I’d seen videos of Fred Dibnah, without knowing who he was. I think it might be a generational thing. Given at the time of writing I’m 25 and at the height of Dibnah’s TV popularity, I was learning the alphabet and being told you can’t eat playdoh (it says non-toxic to be fair). I can’t really blame myself for not knowing much about him. But since my first day here at Thomas Smith Fasteners, I’ve been told various stories and shown multiple videos for Fred’s. His lif ..read more