Made-to-Order · UK Specialist · Christchurch, Dorset

Bronze Bolts & Nuts
Built to Your Spec.

Made-to-order nickel aluminium bronze (NAB) and silicon aluminium bronze (SAB) fasteners for defence, naval, and offshore applications. If your drawing calls it out, we can make it.

DEF STAN 02-833 NES 833 NES 834 BS 1400 AB2 ASTM B148 ISO 4014 DIN 933
DEF STAN Compliant
ISO 9001 BSI Certified
JOSCAR Registered
Cyber Essentials Certified
Full Material Certs
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Products

Bolts & Nuts in Bronze

Every fastener made to order against your drawing or specification. Metric and imperial, standard and non-standard — in NAB or SAB.

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Hex Head Bolts

NAB / SAB

Full and part thread to DIN 933, ISO 4014, and customer drawings. Supplied with material cert and full traceability as standard.

Size Range

M4 to M64 — larger on request

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Hex Nuts

NAB / SAB

Standard, thick, and thin hex nuts to ISO 4032 / DIN 934. Matched to your bolt order or supplied separately against drawing.

Size Range

M4 to M64 — all thread pitches

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Stud Bolts

NAB / SAB

Double-ended studs for flanges, pressure vessels, and naval valve assemblies. Supplied to your specified thread form and length.

Size Range

M8 to M52 — any length

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Non-Standard & Special

NAB / SAB / Custom

Socket heads, countersunk, flange bolts, UNC/UNF imperial thread, left-hand thread — if you have a drawing, we can quote it.

Capability

Metric & imperial — send your drawing

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Washers

NAB / SAB

Flat washers and spring washers in nickel aluminium bronze and silicon aluminium bronze. Supplied to drawing or standard dimensions to match your bolt order.

Size Range

M4 to M64 — to suit bolt size

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Socket Cap Screws

NAB / SAB

Hex socket (Allen) cap screws in NAB and SAB. Full thread and part thread to ISO 4762 and customer drawings. Material cert included as standard.

Size Range

M4 to M36 — larger on request

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Machine Screws

NAB / SAB

Countersunk, pan head, and cheese head machine screws to DIN 963, DIN 85, DIN 84, and customer drawings. Slotted or cross-recess drive, material cert included.

Size Range

M4 to M12 — larger on request

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All-Metal Locking Nuts

NAB / SAB

All-metal prevailing torque locking nuts — no nylon insert. Suitable for high-temperature and seawater applications where nylon-insert nuts are not appropriate.

Size Range

M4 to M64 — metric and imperial

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Not Listed?

Any NAB / SAB Fastener

If you need something not shown here — an unusual thread form, a non-standard head type, or a fastener to a specific drawing — tell us what you need.

Drop Your List.
We'll Quote It.

Upload a spreadsheet or PDF, or just type what you need. We'll come back with a price and lead time within 24 hours. No minimum order quantity.

Phone
01202 400671
Location
Christchurch, Dorset BH23 3TG
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Materials

NAB & SAB — Bronze Built for Seawater

Both materials offer outstanding corrosion resistance in seawater environments. Your drawing or specification will confirm which is required.

Nickel Aluminium Bronze

NAB — CW307G / C95800

The primary material for seawater fasteners in naval and offshore applications. Exceptional resistance to seawater corrosion, biofouling, and cavitation erosion.

  • Outstanding seawater corrosion resistance
  • High strength — up to 750 MPa UTS
  • Resistant to cavitation & erosion
  • DEF STAN 02-833 / NES 833 compliant
  • Non-magnetic — suitable for minesweepers

Silicon Aluminium Bronze

SAB — CW118C

Higher machinability with excellent corrosion resistance. Preferred where tight tolerances are needed or for higher mechanical loading applications.

  • Excellent machinability — tight tolerances
  • Good corrosion resistance in seawater
  • High fatigue strength
  • Suited to high-load threaded assemblies
  • Used in hydraulic and valve fasteners
Standards & Specifications

We Know the Numbers

Defence and marine buyers search by spec number — and we supply to them. These standards are also referenced as DGS numbers in some procurement systems. Send us your drawing requirement and we'll confirm compliance.

02-833

DEF STAN 02-833

UK MOD standard for NAB material in naval service. We supply fasteners with full material traceability to this standard.

NES 833

Naval Engineering Standard 833

Covers NAB wrought product for propulsion and hull systems — including fastener applications.

NES 834

Naval Engineering Standard 834

Silicon aluminium bronze (SAB) material standard. Heat treatment to DEF STAN 02-862 Part 2 Para 8.2.5. The SAB equivalent of NES 833.

ISO 4014

ISO 4014 / DIN 931

Part-threaded hex bolt standard. Available in NAB and SAB, M4 to M64.

DIN 933

DIN 933 / ISO 4017

Full thread hex bolt standard. Available in all metric sizes M4 to M64 in NAB and SAB.

ASTM

ASTM B148 / UNS C95800

US equivalent NAB standard — required for export and US Navy supply chain projects. Available with ASTM certs.

FAQ

Common Questions

Questions we get asked regularly by defence and marine procurement teams.

Who supplies nickel aluminium bronze bolts to DEF STAN 02-833 in the UK? +
NAB Fasteners, based in Christchurch, Dorset, supply made-to-order nickel aluminium bronze bolts, nuts and stud bolts to DEF STAN 02-833. We are ISO 9001 BSI certified and JOSCAR registered, and supply to MOD contractors and defence supply chains across the UK.
What heat treatment standards apply to NAB and SAB fasteners? +
NAB (NES 833) is heat treated to DEF STAN 02-862 Part 2 Para 8.2.4. SAB (NES 834) is heat treated to DEF STAN 02-862 Part 2 Para 8.2.5. Both are supplied with full time-temperature records and material test certificates confirming post heat treatment mechanical properties.
What sizes of NAB bolts and nuts do you supply? +
We supply hex head bolts and stud bolts in metric sizes M4 to M64 (larger on request), hex nuts M4 to M64 in all standard thread pitches, and machine screws (countersunk, pan head, and cheese head) M4 to M12. Imperial UNC and UNF threads are also available. All fasteners are made to order.
What is the difference between NAB and SAB fasteners? +
NAB (Nickel Aluminium Bronze, CW307G / C95800) is the primary material specified for naval seawater applications under DEF STAN 02-833 and NES 833. SAB (Silicon Aluminium Bronze, CW118C) offers higher machinability and is used where tighter tolerances or higher mechanical loading is required. Your drawing or specification will confirm which material is needed.
Do you hold stock or are fasteners made to order? +
All fasteners are made to order against your drawing or specification. There is no minimum order quantity. We aim to quote within 24 hours of receiving your requirements.
Are you JOSCAR registered? +
Yes. NAB Fasteners are JOSCAR registered, ISO 9001 BSI certified, and Cyber Essentials certified. We supply to tier-one defence contractors and MOD-approved supply chains.
Can you supply imperial thread NAB fasteners? +
Yes. We supply UNC and UNF imperial thread fasteners in nickel aluminium bronze and silicon aluminium bronze. Send us your drawing or thread specification and we'll quote accordingly.
What are DGS numbers and do you supply to them? +
DGS (Defence General Specification) numbers are an alternative referencing system used in some MOD and Royal Navy procurement documents to reference the same standards as DEF STAN and NES numbers. If your purchase order or drawing references a DGS number for NAB or SAB fasteners, we can supply to the underlying standard. Send us the DGS number and we'll confirm.
What is the smallest size NAB or SAB fastener you can supply? +
We supply nickel aluminium bronze and silicon aluminium bronze fasteners from M4 upwards. If you need smaller than M4, contact us and we'll advise on availability.
Process

How to Order

No minimum order quantity. No stock lists. Just send us what you need.

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Send Your Requirement

Drawing, part number, or spec reference — upload a file or type it in the box above.

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Quote Within 24hrs

Price, lead time, and material confirmation back to you fast. Usually same day for standard sizes.

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Sourced to Order

Sourced from certified UK suppliers. Full material traceability included as standard.

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Delivered with Certs

Shipped with material test certificates, heat treatment records, and any QA documentation required.

Who We Work With

Built for Demanding Industries

Our fasteners go into environments where a corroded bolt isn't just a maintenance issue — it's a safety issue.

Defence & Naval

Supplying NAB fasteners to MOD contractors and tier-one defence supply chains. DEF STAN and NES compliance as standard.

  • Submarine hull & pressure system fasteners
  • Seawater valve & pump bolting
  • Propulsion system assembly fasteners
  • Minesweeper non-magnetic fasteners
  • MOD approved material supply

Oil & Gas / Offshore

Bronze fasteners for seawater systems, subsea equipment, and offshore platforms where steel would corrode rapidly.

  • Seawater cooling system bolting
  • Offshore platform flange fasteners
  • Subsea valve assembly bolts
  • Marine riser & pipeline fasteners
  • Desalination plant hardware