At MF Supply, we spend a lot of time sourcing hard to find, back ordered, expensive, or out-of-stock OEM hardware brands. We do this in order to save money and to reduce long lead times for our customers, without sacrificing quality. In fact, you can find hundreds of registered trademark-branded fasteners and components in the industrial marketplace. Much like brand-name pharmaceuticals such as Tylenol and Advil are available generically as acetaminophen and ibuprofen, some brand name fasteners are also available as “generics,” “crosses,” “alternatives” or “functional equivalents.” In th ..read more

Greetings to our precision manufacturing community! MF Supply is a leading WOSB / WBE Certified distributor of commercial, mil-spec and custom made fasteners. With a legacy of over 50 years, and a reputation for continuously evolving to meet our customers’ needs, we are thrilled to announce another expansion to our online products’ catalog. This recent expansion include an extensive list of 2,690 unique TEK® alternative self drilling screws in a myriad of drives, head styles, sizes and materials. We are always evolving and looking for ways to meet the changing needs of manufacturers. With thi ..read more

MF Supply is an expert and industry leader when it comes to key-locking inserts, commonly known by the popular brand name Keensert®. We stock and source key-locking inserts in a wide variety of materials, platings and sizes, including Inch, Metric, Commercial and Mil-Spec options. In today’s blog, we will showcase a comprehensive overview of Carbon Steel Key-Locking Inserts, covering their benefits, uses, styles, standards, sizes, and comparison with other key-locking inserts made from other materials — so you are all set before jumping off to procure them for your next project. What are Carb ..read more

Greetings to our precision manufacturing community! We are reaching out with an important announcement regarding our domestic sockets product lines. As we continuously strive to bring you the best in quality and service, we want to inform you of a significant change in our offerings. Did You Know That Blue Devil® Is Now American Sockets? Firstly, we want to address a key change: the Blue Devil® brand, a name many of you have come to trust and rely on for your domestic socket products needs, will no longer be produced. This marks the end of an era, but also the beginning of an exciting new cha ..read more

In the realm of industrial manufacturing and engineering, Carriage Bolts often go unnoticed, yet they play a pivotal role in ensuring structural integrity and reliability. This versatile fastener, commonly known for its unique design featuring a rounded head and a square shank, is a cornerstone in a myriad of applications, such as construction and industrial projects. But just like many other popular fasteners, one size isn’t the right fit for all applications, and this is also the case with Carriage Bolts. So how do you make the right choice? In today’s blog we will enlighten you about the k ..read more

In the bustling world of manufacturing and engineering, where every component counts and the margin for error is slim, MF Supply recognizes the intricacy involved in sourcing materials that offer both superior performance and extended durability. This is where our friends, the Key-locking Inserts (AKA Keenserts®) become the stars of the show. Today, we’re turning the spotlight on an insert that’s been making waves in the industry: the Nitronic 60 Key-locking Insert! If you’re on the quest for Key-locking Inserts that promise to elevate the integrity of your projects, you’re in the right place ..read more

Greetings to our precision manufacturing community! MF Supply is a leading WOSB / WBE Certified distributor of commercial, mil-spec and custom made fasteners. With a legacy of over half a century and a reputation for continuously evolving to meet our customers’ needs, we are thrilled to announce the recent expansion of our online catalog to include a whopping 22,189 unique items! Our updated catalog now includes Holo-Krome branded products, non-standard, domestic and DFAR Socket Cap Screws, an extensive list of Bolts, and more Thread Rolling & Thread Forming Screws. We are constantly evol ..read more

Today we will re-introduce you to our blog, “Heli-coils” vs. “Keenserts”: 3 differences you must know-Part 1 of 2, published back on 2020. We will compare these two fastener products that are used to repair damaged threads & threaded holes, or to strengthen/reinforce a weaker parent material like aluminum. Both Helical Wire Inserts & Key-locking Inserts are commonly used in precision manufacturing, transportation and aerospace applications. Their versatility, however, ensures their presence in nearly every industry that utilizes threaded fasteners. What are the main uses of Threa ..read more

Considering Precision Dowel Pins for Your Next Project? When you’re in the heart of the manufacturing industry, precision is not just a luxury; it’s a necessity. Components like dowel pins may seem small and inconsequential, but in this realm of precision manufacturing, they are paramount to ensuring accurate alignment and fit. Precision dowel pins, in particular, play an indispensable role in guaranteeing accurate alignment and secure fastening in a broad spectrum of applications. But with various tolerances, standards, materials, and sizes available, how do you make the right choice? It is ..read more

Welcome back to the next installment of our “what the heck is that” series, where we discuss some of the unique fasteners and electronic hardware that manufacturers use in the design and assembly of their products. This week, we are introducing you to our friend, the Cotter Pin! Cotter Pins, AKA Split Pins, R Clips or R Pins, Hitch Pins or Hitch Clips, Safety Pins, Circle Cotters, Retaining Pins or Locking Pins, may not be the most renowned piece of hardware, yet they have been quietly holding together our world in more ways than you might imagine. For starters, these pins are non-threaded fa ..read more