“CLOSE ENOUGH” is NEVER CLOSE ENOUGH.
A fastener that is off by even a small amount can become a huge problem. Dimensions and tolerances must be precisely accurate. That’s why we’re obsessed with quality control.
Quality fasteners come from quality QA teams.
We’re proud to work with a quality assurance team so rigorously focused on precision and quality. They know what they’re doing—they have a combined 50+ years of experience.
Training starts on Day One and never stops.
Our QA team learns a lot in our training program. Then they keep learning—because technology and techniques keep evolving.
How quality happens.
We’re obsessed with quality. In this short video, Quality Manager Nicky Hager takes you behind the scenes to show the lengths we go to in pursuit of the highest possible quality.
WE DON’T ASSUME FASTENERS MEET SPECS. WE MAKE SURE THEY DO.
We perform in-house dimensional inspections using a variety of tools and methods, including:
Ring gauges
Plug gauges
digital calipers
Optical comparator
Technology removes human subjectivity
Precise data on all dimensions
Accurate to .000039
inches—less than one micron
When a customer requires additional testing, we work with accredited third-party testing partners.
We track fasteners every step of the way.
Traceability is essential to quality assurance. From the moment a fastener hits our door, we trace it wherever it goes, all the way to the customer who purchased it. If there’s ever an issue, we can trace back to find where the problem originated—the manufacturer, for example, or even the raw material provider.
Traceability is key to our accreditations—and our desire to deliver.
Meeting the requirements of accreditations gives us more than a certificate to hang in our lobby. It gives us the assurance we’re doing the best possible job for our customers who depend on us for quality.
WE HAVE THE HIGHEST STANDARDS. HERE’S PROOF.
We maintain accreditations and certifications with a variety of organizations. Our quality system is regularly audited.
The quality system at Southern Fasteners & Supply LLC’s headquarters is certified to AS9120 with ISO 9001 by NSF-ISR and registered with ITAR.
The product we supply meets all applicable ANSI/ASME, ASTM, SAE, Aerospace/Military (AN, MS, and NASM) and DIN/ISO specifications.
Our quality system is also compliant with the standards of DOE O 414.1 and MIL-I-45208A and is in conformance with NIST 800-171.
All of our locations adhere to each of these listed programs and their associated requirements.
Special request? Send a print or upload a photo. We’re on it.
We serve customers with very specific needs. If you need a special fastener that meets the specs of your drawing or complies to specific standards like ASTM or ANSI, we can provide the product and back it up with Certificates of Conformance (CoCs) and Material Test Reports (MTRs).
HAVE A QUALITY QUESTION? Let’s talk. Call
A member of our quality team is ready to assist.
