ACME Industrial Company: Authorized Distributor
FDH Hardware is an authorized ACME Industrial Company distributor, supplying key-locking threaded inserts, threaded studs, and Swage-Sert inserts to aerospace, defense, and industrial buyers who need parts built to MS, NAS, and SAE specifications. If your program calls out ACME hardware by name, this page is where to source it and get pricing moving.
About ACME Industrial Company
ACME Industrial Company manufactures precision-machined components for industrial, commercial, aerospace, and military markets, with a product line built around one core problem: threads that hold under vibration, repeated assembly, and load in materials too soft or too thin for a standard tapped hole. That’s the purpose behind key-locking thread technology, and it’s why ACME hardware shows up so often in aircraft structures, ground support equipment, and military platforms.
Every ACME product FDH Hardware carries is built to the same standard: a repeatable, spec-compliant fastening solution that engineering can call out by part number and procurement can reorder without requalifying the design.
ACME Industrial Company Products Available Through FDH Hardware
Key-Locking Threaded Inserts
Acme thread inserts distribute load across the full thread engagement rather than concentrating it at the first few threads, which is why they hold in aluminum, magnesium, and other materials that would strip under direct fastener torque. They’re built to MS and NAS standards and available in:
- Miniature, lightweight, heavy-duty, and extra heavy-duty sizes
- Blind end, floating, and industrial configurations
- Non-locking or self-locking internal threads, depending on the application
Key-Locking Threaded Studs
Built to NAS and SAE standards, these studs give you a permanent, high-strength threaded point in a parent material that can’t otherwise support one, without adding a separate nut plate or backing structure. They’re a common fit anywhere a design needs a fixed stud location that won’t back out under repeated assembly.
Swage-Sert® Inserts
Manufactured to MS standards, Swage-Sert inserts install by swaging rather than tapping, which keeps installation fast and repeatable on production runs where every unit needs to meet the same tolerance. That makes them a practical fit for higher-volume builds where installation consistency matters as much as the part spec itself.
Insert Configurations and Sizes
Across the ACME line, inserts are available in the following configurations, so the right option is usually a matter of matching what’s already on your print:
- Floating — Allows minor self-alignment during installation
- Blind end — Seals the bottom of the hole, keeping contaminants out of the threaded bore
- Solid — A fixed, one-piece body for straightforward through-hole applications
- Cast–in — Installed during the casting process itself, ahead of final machining
If you’re not sure which configuration your print calls for, FDH Hardware’s team can confirm the correct part number against your spec before you order.
Request ACME Industrial Company Parts from FDH Hardware
FDH Hardware stocks and distributes the full ACME Industrial Company catalog and supports orders from prototype quantities through production runs. Browse the FDH Hardware division page for the broader hardware and fastener lines we carry, or see the complete list of manufacturers we distribute for if you’re sourcing parts beyond ACME.
Request a quote from FDH Hardware for ACME Industrial Company inserts and studs, or contact our team if you need help matching a part number to your specification.
FAQs
How are ACME key-locking threaded inserts installed?
Key-locking inserts install with a standard mandrel-driven installation tool. FDH sells the ACME installation tools as well. The mandrel presses the insert’s keys into pre-cut keyways in the parent material as it’s withdrawn, locking the insert in place without heat, adhesive, or a separate locking compound.
Can a damaged ACME threaded insert be removed and replaced?
Yes. Key-locking inserts are designed to be removable, so a damaged insert can typically be extracted and a new one installed in the same hole without oversizing or re-machining the parent material, which isn’t always true of other insert types.
Does FDH Hardware provide certifications of conformance with ACME orders?
FDH Hardware can supply certifications of conformance and material traceability documentation for ACME Industrial Company parts as required by your purchase order. Confirm your documentation requirements when you request a quote.
What’s the lead time on ACME Industrial Company parts through FDH Hardware?
Lead time depends on the specific part number and order quantity. Contact FDH Hardware with your part numbers and quantities for current availability and lead time.