MOD Standard

Fasteners to
DEF STAN 02-833

Made-to-order nickel aluminium bronze bolts, nuts and stud bolts supplied to DEF STAN 02-833. Full material traceability, heat treatment certification, and QA documentation as standard. Proven supply into UK Royal Navy surface ship programmes.

DEF STAN 02-833 Compliant
ISO 9001 BSI Certified
JOSCAR Registered
Full Material Certs
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What is DEF STAN 02-833?

DEF STAN 02-833 is the UK Ministry of Defence standard that specifies the material requirements for nickel aluminium bronze (NAB) used in naval and defence applications.

It defines the acceptable chemical composition, mechanical properties, and heat treatment requirements for NAB in both cast and wrought forms — covering components including bolts, nuts, stud bolts, valve bodies, pump housings, and propeller shaft components.

When a drawing specifies DEF STAN 02-833, it means the material must be verified against these requirements and supplied with full traceability documentation. For fasteners, this means material test certificates showing chemistry and mechanical properties, and heat treatment records where applicable.

The standard applies broadly across UK defence — submarines, surface ships, and land systems where seawater or corrosive environments are present. It is often referenced alongside NES 833 on Royal Navy surface ship drawings, particularly for legacy and refit programmes.

Standard at a Glance

StandardDEF STAN 02-833
Issued byUK Ministry of Defence
MaterialNickel Aluminium Bronze (NAB)
Alloy designationCW307G / C95800
Forms coveredCast & wrought — including fasteners
ApplicationsNaval, submarine, surface ships, offshore
Related standardsNES 833, NES 834, ASTM B148
What We Supply

DEF STAN 02-833 Fasteners

All fasteners sourced to order against your drawing or specification. Supplied with full material certification to satisfy MOD and prime contractor QA requirements.

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Hex Head Bolts

DEF STAN 02-833 · NAB

Full and part thread to ISO 4014, DIN 933, and customer drawings. Full material traceability and cert pack included.

Size Range

M4 to M64 — larger on request

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Hex Nuts

DEF STAN 02-833 · NAB

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

Size Range

M4 to M64 — all thread pitches

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Stud Bolts

DEF STAN 02-833 · NAB

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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Machine Screws

DEF STAN 02-833 · NAB

Countersunk, pan head, and cheese head machine screws to DIN 963, DIN 85, DIN 84, and customer drawings. Full material traceability and cert pack included.

Size Range

M4 to M12 — larger on request

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Non-Standard & Special

DEF STAN 02-833 · NAB

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

Capability

Metric & imperial — send your drawing

Certification & Documentation

What Comes With Every Order

DEF STAN 02-833 requires full material traceability. Every order is supplied with the documentation your QA team needs.

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Material Test Certificate

Chemical composition and mechanical properties verified against DEF STAN 02-833 requirements. Mill cert included as standard.

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Heat Treatment Records

Time-temperature records supplied where heat treatment is specified. NAB heat treated to DEF STAN 02-862 Part 2 Para 8.2.4.

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Full Traceability

Every fastener traceable back to the original material heat. Batch records retained and available on request.

Supplier Declaration

Conformance statement confirming supply to DEF STAN 02-833 specification, signed by our QA team.

FAQ

DEF STAN 02-833 — Common Questions

Who supplies fasteners 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, with a proven track record supplying into UK Royal Navy surface ship programmes.
What is the difference between DEF STAN 02-833 and NES 833? +
DEF STAN 02-833 is the current MOD standard covering NAB material requirements across all UK defence applications. NES 833 is an older Naval Engineering Standard specific to the Royal Navy, still referenced on legacy surface ship and refit drawings. Both cover nickel aluminium bronze — your drawing will specify which applies. We supply to both.
What sizes of DEF STAN 02-833 bolts can you supply? +
We supply hex head bolts M4 to M64 (larger on request), hex nuts M4 to M64, and stud bolts M8 to M52 in any length. Imperial UNC and UNF threads also available. All made to order — no minimum quantity.
What certification and heat treatment comes with DEF STAN 02-833 fasteners? +
Every order is supplied with a material test certificate showing chemical composition and mechanical properties verified to DEF STAN 02-833. Where heat treatment is required, NAB is heat treated to DEF STAN 02-862 Part 2 Para 8.2.4, supplied with full time-temperature records. Full batch traceability and a signed supplier conformance declaration included.
Are you on the MOD approved supplier list? +
We are JOSCAR registered and ISO 9001 BSI certified, and have supplied into UK Royal Navy surface ship programmes through tier-one defence prime contractors. Contact us to discuss your specific supplier qualification requirements.

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