What’s Your Respirator Style?
Posted: January 15, 2021 Filed under: N95 Respirator, N95 Surgical Respirator, PPE | Tags: 3M Masks, Face Masks, n95, N95 for sale, PPE, respirator masks, surgical mask Leave a commentN95s come in a variety of styles. The three most popular styles are the traditional Cup Style, Folding style and the Duckbill/Pouch style. Our N95 masks are FDA Authorized under the Emergency Use Authorization (EAU) for use in healthcare settings by healthcare personnel.
N95 Respirators Available at MF Supply https://conta.cc/3spzWkr
Self-Clinching Fasteners
Posted: December 22, 2020 Filed under: Captive Self-Clinching, PEM Self-Clinching | Tags: Fasteners, Self-Clinching Leave a commentWhat is a Self-Clinching Fastener?
Self-clenching fasteners are classified as part of the electronic hardware family, and they’re not governed by some of the IFI or ANSI standards.
They are known as press bit or cling-style and provide an economical method of joining sheet metal panel applications and printed circuit boards.
They are used in the aerospace and commercial industries.
At MF Supply, we are a Captive distributor; this is one of the major brand names in the self-clinching world. Captive is an alternative to the PEM brand, which we also sell.
Self-Clinching Product Categories
You can also check out our Self-Clinching cross reference sheet here.
Learn More About Self-Clinching Fasteners
If you are interested in learning more about our self-clinching fasteners, contact us today!
Mil-Spec Socket Caps for Sale
Posted: December 17, 2020 Filed under: Socket Head Cap Screw | Tags: Mil-spec fasteners, Mil-Spec Socket Cap Screws Leave a commentMF Supply is your one-stop-shop for all of the high-quality hardware you need! In today’s blog, we are discussing our mil-spec socket cap options.
What is a Socket Cap?
A socket cap is the standard among high strength fasteners that are needed to withstand the faster speeds and higher pressure of today’s machines, instruments, and assemblies. They’re also known as their trademarked name, Allan Screws, and they’re used across various applications.
MF Supply Mil-Spec Socket Caps
- NAS1351C & NAS1352C STAINLESS STEEL SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREWS
- MS16997 ALLOY STEEL SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREWS
- NAS1351N & NAS1352N A286 STAINLESS SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREWS
Stainless Steel Socket Head Cap Screws
Our stainless steel socket caps come in both coarse and fine thread.
MS16996 is our fine thread socket cap. Click here for more information!
MS16995 is our coarse thread socket cap. Click here for more information!
Alloy Steel Socket Head Cap Screw
MS16997 Alloy Steel Socket Head Cap Screws come in zinc yellow or with a clad plating. Click here for sizes and more information!
A286 Stainless Socket Head Cap Screws
NAS1351N is our fine thread option. Click here for more details!
NAS1352N is our coarse thread option. Click here for more details!
Why Choose MF Supply for Mil-Spec Socket Caps?
All of our mil-specs socket head cap screws come with full paperwork and are all DFAR compliant. Many of them are available from drop-ship directly from the factory with no lead time and next day delivery!
Learn More About Mil-Spec Socket Caps
If you are looking for high-quality mil-spec socket cap screws with quick delivery, contact us at MF Supply today!
Custom Made and Reworked Fasteners
Posted: December 9, 2020 Filed under: Custom Fasteners per print | Tags: Custom Fasteners, Custom made Socket caps, Reworked Fasteners Leave a commentIs your business having trouble finding standard or specialty hardware? Do you need domestic or DFARs items but can’t find them off the shelf? MF Supply makes custom and reworked fasteners!
Why Do Customers Need Custom Fasteners?
There are a few reasons that engineers or manufacturers might need a custom or reworked fastener. Whether it is that they want something that is not readily available off the shelf, they might need a different length, special plating, or specific certification.
A lot of customers need black fasteners, which often are non-standard.
Another reason is that they need something that might be a commercially readily available part, but they need it to be made in the United States.
MF Supply can help will all of these requests!
How to Get Custom or Reworked Fasteners from MF Supply?
In order to get custom made fasteners from MF Supply, we need to know a little bit more about the parts you need. You can provide us with the print, including information such as your dimension needs, tolerance requirements, materials, plating, any certifications you’ll need.
One of the most important things we need to know is how quickly you will need your order by. Some custom or reworked orders are quick and easy, but others can take weeks or even months. This just depends on what you need!
Click here for a complete guide for ordering custom or reworked parts.
Get Custom Made Fasteners from MF Supply
If you are looking for custom or reworked fasteners, contact us at MF Supply by email. Make sure to include as much information as you can about your request so we can get you an accurate quote quicker!
Hardware Functional Equivalents and Sourcing Experts
Posted: December 2, 2020 Filed under: Brand equivalents | Tags: Functional Equivalents, Hardware, Keenserts Leave a commentAt MF Supply, we spent 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.
Just like in the pharmaceutical world, where there are brand names that everyone knows, there are also generic brands that are functional equivalents. This is true for the hardware industry too!
What is a Functional Equivalent?
Some brand-name fasteners are also available as functional equivalents, also referred to as crossed, generics, or alternatives. These are parts that are the same in form, fit, function, material, and specifications as the brand name.
Functional Equivalents Examples and Case Studies
Below are two case studies showing how using functional equivalents has saved a lot of manufacturers a lot of money and time.
Case Study: Precision Shoulder Screw Functional Equivalent
In this case study, you can learn more about precision shoulder screw functional equivalents.
Case Study: Keensert Functional Equivalents
In this case study, you can see that smart manufacturers use brand equivalents to save time and money!
Should You Use Functional Equivalents?
On our website, we offer some of our different product reference charts that actually show you the different part numbers that all our functional equivalents.
Check it out here!
Four Point Check Checklist
- Check your BOM- Does it call for an OEM brand?
- Are the Lead Times going to hinder your timeline? Will having the part sooner improve the delivery of your final product.
- Will your supplier provide you with the certificate of conformance to certify that the part is a functional equivalent to the original brand you are looking for?
- Will saving money help you be more competitive in your market?
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If you are interested in learning more about saving time and money with functional equivalents, contact us at MF Supply today!
Metric Keenserts
Posted: November 24, 2020 Filed under: keensert | Tags: Hardware, Keenserts Leave a commentWhat is a Keensert?
A keensert is a small, bushing style insert that is threading on the inside and outside, with external wedges called keys. Keenserts are a piece of hardware used to distribute loads and to strengthen or repair threads against failure due to stripping, seizing, or corrosion. They are often used in high vibration environments such as instrument panels on airplanes.
Metric Keensert Style
Metric keenserts come in a variety of styles, each with many sizes and materials.
- Miniature Keenserts
- Thinwall Keenserts
- Heavy Duty Keenserts
- Solid Keenserts
Keensert Cross-Reference
Keensert® Cross-Reference – 4140 Alloy, A286, & Mil-Spec
Keensert® Cross-Reference – Stainless Steel
Quantities of Keenserts from MF Supply
We sell our keenserts in orders as small as 5 pieces all the way 2,500 or more. The more you buy, the more you save!
Learn More About Hardware with MF Supply
MF Supply is your one-stop-shop for all of your hardware needs! Contact us today if you have any questions about our keenserts!
Multipurpose Wipes for Sale
Posted: November 18, 2020 Filed under: covid-19 | Tags: Antibacterial wipes, PPE Supplier, wipes Leave a commentWe have had a massive demand for wipes during the past few months, hand sanitizing wipes, disinfecting wipes, and antiseptic wipes. Many of the brands that we know and love have not been available since the start of the pandemic. Based on our customer’s demand, we were able to import an alternative to the Lysol, Purell, and Clorox wipes.
MF Supply offers Caresour Antiseptic Wipes that are great for both your hands and any surface. These wipes are a great alternative and offer many of the same benefits.
Caresour Multipurpose Wipes
- 6x 8 inches
- Good for travel or at home/ work
- Made in FDA registered facility
- Full certifications and test reports
- Kill 99.99% of germs
- Single-use
- 50 wipes per pack
- 75% Ethyl Alcohol Wipes
These alcohol-based wipes are available in quantities as low as 24 packs. However, the more you buy, the more you save! Discounts start at 1,200 packs.
When you order from MF Supply, you know you are getting a fully tested and certified wipe with fast and free shipping.
Learn More About MF Supply for PPE and More
If you are interested in getting your hands on some of our disinfecting wipes, order here. You can also contact us today with any questions!
KN95 Masks: Medical vs. Civilian Grade
Posted: November 12, 2020 Filed under: covid-19, KN95, PPE | Tags: certified KN95s for sale, KN95 Appendix A, KN95 CDC, KN95 FDA, KN95 for civilian use, Where can I buy kn95 mask 1 CommentWhere Can I Buy KN95 Masks?
Back in April, the FDA authorized the import and use of the KN95 masks for health care settings when the COIVD pandemic started. Since then, there has been a lot of confusion around the difference between the KN95 masks for medical uses and KN95 masks for civilian uses.
Both medical and civilian masks KN95 masks are to the same GB2626 standards. The main difference is the number of certifications and testing that has been done on them. Health care workers who are on the front lines want and need the peace of mind that their masks are going to protect them. Therefore, the medical-grade KN95 masks are tested by the CDC and FDA Appendix A compliant.
MF Supply Offer Both Medical and Civilian Grade KN95 Masks
Civilian KN95 Masks
- The civilian grade KN95 masks are the KN95 Respirator Masks.
- We offer a few different brands.
- CE and FDA certified
- Buy as few as 50 masks, but the more you buy, the more you save!
Learn More About Civilian KN96 Masks for Sale
Medical Grade KN95 Masks
- The FDA Appendix A KN95 Masks are approved for health care professionals.
- Non-NIOSH, but similar standards.
- Latex-free
Learn More About Medical Grade KN95 Masks
Learn More About MF Supply and KN95 Masks
If you are looking to buy KN95 masks, MF Supply has a variety of options. Contact us today to learn more!
N95 Respirators
Posted: November 5, 2020 Filed under: covid-19, PPE | Tags: 3M Masks, Face Masks, n95, respirator masks, surgical mask Leave a commentThe N95 is a respirator mask that filters 95% of particles, three microns and larger. These N95 respirator masks offer a high level of protection and come in a few different styles from different manufacturers.
Who Sells N95 Masks?
At MF Supply, we offer all of the personal protective equipment needed to get back to work and go about your day safely. We sell many different types of surgical face masks, including the N95 masks.
All of the N95 masks that we sell are CDC and NIOSH approved masks.
N95 NIOSH Respirator Mask – Guangzhou Harley L-188
The N95 NIOSH respirator masks we stock from Guangzhou Harley come in two styles: Foldable and Molded Cup. The L-188 model is a foldable mask, which is great for anyone who is going in and out of environments where they might be wearing and removing their masks a lot.
Order N95 NIOSH Foldable Respirator Mask – Guangzhou Harley L-188 Here!
The L-288 is a molded Cup style N95, which is similar to the popular US made Cup style N95 NIOSH respirator masks in for fit and function.
Order N95 NIOSH Cup Style Respirator Mask – Guangzhou Harley L-288 Here!
3M N95 Respirator Masks
The 3M N95 respirator mask is another brand that we sell. We carry the 3M N95 #8200 and the #8210 as well as other styles such as the 3M #8511. These facemasks are in high demand, so if you are looking for this particular N95 mask, you can send us a request for how many you need.
Submit a Request for the 3M N95 Respirator Masks Here!
What is the Difference Between Medical N95 and Regular N95?
You can learn more about the difference between the medical N95 and regular N95 masks here.
Learn More About MF Supply and Our PPE Products
MF Supply is your one-stop-shop for all of your personal protection equipment needs. Contact us today and continue browsing our website to learn more!
NJMEP’S #MADEinNJ Virtual Manufacturing Day
Posted: September 30, 2020 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: MADEinNJ, MFGDay20, MFGheroes, UnsungHeroes Leave a commentDid you know we’re sponsoring @NJMEP’s #MADEinNJ virtual Manufacturing Day this year? This is a networking opportunity you can’t afford to miss: https://bit.ly/2EyrPxO
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