Industry Standards Observed
ANSI
ASTM
AWWA
SAE
ASME
About This Service
Birmingham Fastener’s in-house lab and testing services ensure our customers have the highest quality products available. Each day, our expert lab team tests all products we manufacture and distribute for tensile strength, hardness, rotational capacity, and more. We are ISO 9001-2015 certified at our manufacturing facility as well as our Hanceville Distribution Center. Birmingham Fastener puts a premium on the quality and safety of our products, and we guarantee that our products are the highest quality available.
To ensure that the products we manufacture and distribute meet and exceed all industry standards, we conduct in-house testing in addition to independent third-party testing. Having an in-house testing facility allows us not only to ensure quality, but also allows for faster turnaround on orders. Our in-house lab and testing services save you time and money and guarantees you receive the finest fasteners available.
Testing Services Include
- Hardness (Core and Surface)
- Wedge Tensile (1/2” to 1-1/2” Bolts UNC 2A Threads & 5/8” to 1-1/2” All-thread or Double End Rods UNC 2A Threads)
- Axial Tensile (1/2” to 1-1/2” Bolts UNC 2A Threads & 5/8” to 1-1/2” All-thread or Double End Rods UNC 2A Threads)
- Proof Load (1/2” to 1-1/2” Bolts UNC 2A Threads & 5/8” to 1-1/2” All-thread or Double End Rods UNC 2A Threads)
- Plating Thickness
- Rotational Capacity (1/2” to 1-1/4”)
Understanding and Preventing Fastener Corrosion
What’s the Difference Between Self-Drilling and Self-Tapping?
Adhesive Anchor Cross Reference
ISO 9001 – What Does it Mean to be Certified?
Anchor Bolts: Types and Uses
Stainless Steel Fasteners: Types 304 and 316
ASTM Designations – Interpreting the Standards
Electroplated Fasteners: The Process and its Benefits
Electropolishing vs. Passivation – Choosing the Right Finish
Hot Heading vs. Cold Heading – What’s the Difference?