Streamlined Ordering

Managing multiple third-party suppliers often leads to increased lead times and unnecessary freight costs. Our goal is to simplify the ordering process by offering a one-stop shop for your fastener needs.

• Single-Source Coordination: One supplier and one delivery mean fewer coordination issues and faster fulfillment.
• Consistent Performance: Ensure a uniform coating across the entire joint—washers, nuts, and studs—to improve field performance and specification compliance.

Rapid Fulfillment

Our inventory is managed to ensure your project stays on schedule.

• 4-Hour Pull Time: We require a minimum of 4 hours to pull coated stock material.

• Next-Day Readiness: Orders placed after 1:00 PM will be ready for pickup or shipment the next business day, pending availability.

Contact Metal Coatings today to add pre-coated washers to your next order of pre-coated fasteners.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the fulfillment timelines for coated stock?

We maintain a one-stop shop mentality to simplify your supply chain. We require a 4-hour minimum to pull coated stock material; orders placed after 1:00 PM are typically ready for pickup or shipment the next business day.

Can I buy washers in bulk quantities?

Yes. We have established tiered pricing for both box and pallet quantities to support high-volume distributors and small-to-mid-size bolthouses. 

How does this offering reduce my overall project costs?

When you source washers elsewhere and ship them to us, you incur additional freight costs and coordination issues that often eat into your margins. Buying directly from our stock eliminates "double freight" and the administrative burden of managing multiple purchase orders.

Why is it beneficial to have matched coatings across the assembly?

Using washers, nuts, and studs coated by the same supplier ensures uniform coating thickness and consistency across the entire joint. This synergy provides several key advantages:

• Superior Corrosion Protection: By eliminating metallurgical inconsistencies between parts, you reduce the risk of galvanic corrosion and ensure the entire assembly reaches its maximum salt-spray or service-life rating.
• Optimized Assembly Performance: Matched coatings provide a predictable coefficient of friction. This results in more accurate torque-tension relationships, ensuring the joint remains secure under load.
• System-Wide Reliability: This consistency leads to improved specification compliance and better field performance compared to mixing components from different batches or providers, which can create "weak links" in harsh environments.

What sizes do you currently stock?

We carry a comprehensive range of F436 carbon steel washers starting at 1/2" and going up to 3". This includes all standard sizes used in heavy industrial, petrochemical, and oil and gas applications.