Mil-Spec Hardware

Mil-Spec Hardware

In the military and defense sector, reliable and durable equipment is essential for mission success and personnel safety. Mil-Spec fasteners, also known as military specification hardware, play a critical role in various systems and devices. Mil-Spec fasteners are engineered for reliable performance in mission-critical applications. These parts, made to military standards, are used in aircraft, spacecraft, weapon systems, and various electronics systems on land and in the air. Mil-Spec machine screws are rigorously tested and certified to meet military standards.

Mil-Spec, short for military standard, is a set of guidelines established by the U.S. Department of Defense to ensure contractors meet specific quality requirements. Materials used in government contracts must pass stringent tests. Mil-spec fasteners are commonly found in defense, government, marine, nuclear, and shipbuilding industries.

Mil-Spec, or MIL-STD, fasteners are manufactured to meet the U.S. Department of Defense�s strict standards for military equipment. These vital fasteners and components, used in the production, repair, and maintenance of military gear, are classified as “Mil-Spec” fasteners. They are typically identified by prefixes such as AN, MS, NAS, or NASM, followed by a part number. For example, NAS refers to National Aerospace Standard, while MS stands for Military Standard.

Premium aerospace and Mil-Spec fasteners are approved for defense and aerospace use due to their traceability, exceptional quality, high tensile strength, and compliance with multiple standards. Although Mil-Spec fasteners may resemble commercial fasteners, they are built to stringent military specifications and sourced from materials compliant with DFAR requirements. These fasteners are widely used across various industrial applications.
military specification hardware

Types of Mil-Spec Fasteners:

  • Mil-spec electronics
  • Mil-spec rivets
  • Mil-spec pins
  • Mil-spec nuts
  • Mil-spec washers
  • Mil-spec bolts
  • Mil-spec screws
  • Mil-spec cap screws

Applications of Mil-Spec Fasteners: Mil-spec fasteners are critical for various military systems and equipment, including:

  • Unmanned drones
  • Submarines
  • Ships
  • Missile systems
  • Machinery
  • Land vehicles
  • Aircraft

Defense contractors meticulously design, build, and test these fasteners to meet strict military standards, as failure can lead to serious consequences.

Product Categories:

  • Cap Screws: Hex Head, Socket Head, Button Head, Flat Head
  • Washers Hardware: Flat, Split Lock, Int/Ext, Shoulder, Finishing
  • Electronic Hardware: Spacers, Terminals, Standoffs, Cable Ties, Panel Hardware, Handles
  • Bolts: Hex Head, AN/NAS, MS/NASM, Stripper
  • Inserts: Keenserts, Helical, PEM, Tangless
  • Screws: Machine, Set, Sems, Captive, Socket, Miniature
  • Pins: Dowel, Roll/Spring, Spiral, Quick Release, Clevis, Groove
  • Nuts: Hex, Lock, Plate, Keps, Cap, Clinch
  • Rivets: Blind, Solid, Tubular, Pop, Drive, Split
  • Miscellaneous Hardware: Retaining Rings, O Rings, Fittings, Clamps, Grommets, Hinges

Materials include carbon steel, alloys, brass, bronze, Monel (QQ-N-281), nylon, K-Monel (QQ-N-286), 18-8 stainless, 316 stainless, 400 stainless, fiber, and phenolic.

To secure defense contracts, quality and cost efficiency are key. IBS Electronics offers competitively priced, high-quality military fasteners that meet all MIL-Spec standards. We provide AN, MS, NAS, NASM, and DFAR compliant fasteners for bulk shipment, using the finest materials for military and aerospace-grade applications.

We distribute a wide range of Mil-Spec fasteners, including inserts, socket head cap screws, hex head cap screws, machine screws, nuts, standoffs, and spacers, among others.