CDE Fasteners, Inc.

CDE Fasteners, Inc. CDE Fasteners wants to help you hold the world together. Family owned and operated for over 30 years

Created to serve both walk-in customers and bulk industrial suppliers alike, CDE quickly became a destination place for all types of industry needs, and for the last two decades, users of all types have passed through our doors. CDE Fasteners supports the local municipalities, marinas, automotive, manufacturing, construction, utilities, schools, and more not only in the Ocean/Monmouth County areas

but throughout New Jersey and across the country. Selling bulk items, CDE Fasteners has an edge over traditional hardware supply stores, as prices are cut lower, to match individual needs. Purchasing fasteners in bulk reduces cost and allows customers more time to focus on building.

🔧Happy Labor Day from CDE Fasteners, Inc.🔧This one's for the people who are actively build the world we live in.Labor Da...
09/03/2026

🔧Happy Labor Day from CDE Fasteners, Inc.🔧

This one's for the people who are actively build the world we live in.

Labor Day is about the tradespeople, makers, and crews who show up and get it done — the welders, framers, machinists, mechanics, and DIYers who hold this country together (often with the very fasteners we're proud to supply).

Thank you for the work you do. Enjoy the long weekend — we'll be here, in stock and ready to ship, when you're back at it.

👉 https://cdefasteners.com/order-online

Now Let's Get Building! ®

08/27/2026

Why Your Fastener Orders Get "NO QUOTED" ❌ (And How to Fix It)

Ever submitted a Bill of Materials for fasteners and got "No Quoted"? Here is the secret language of fasteners you need to know to get accurate quotes fast!

Stop just asking for "half-inch machine screws." In this quick guide, we break down how to properly spec out your screws and bolts so your suppliers know exactly what you need. We cover:

Diameter & Thread Pitch
https://cdefasteners.com/blog/fastener-dimensions-screws-bolts

Length:
https://cdefasteners.com/blog/how-measure-length-screw-or-bolt

Heads:
https://cdefasteners.com/blog/common-fastener-heads-screw-or-bolt

Drive Types:
https://cdefasteners.com/blog/getting-know-fastener-drives

Finishes:
https://cdefasteners.com/blog/fastener-plating-information

More Tips & Tricks:
https://cdefasteners.com/blog/fastener-facts-tips-tricks

At CDE Fasteners, we help translate your complex BOM into exactly what you need so you never get "No Quoted" again. We make fasteners easy!

🔗 Need a fast, accurate quote on your next project? Visit us: https://cdefasteners.com/

Now Let's Get Building!®

⭐ REVIEW FROM OUR CUSTOMER ⭐Stop settling for slow suppliers and endless back-and-forth. Make CDE Fasteners your go-to b...
08/20/2026

⭐ REVIEW FROM OUR CUSTOMER ⭐

Stop settling for slow suppliers and endless back-and-forth. Make CDE Fasteners your go-to bulk supplier and see what "top notch" really feels like.

When finding the right fastener is this easy, why shop anywhere else?

We'll let this one speak for itself

This is exactly what we're built for. From an easy-to-search site with 40,000+ bulk fasteners to certified fastener specialists ready to help you nail down that hard-to-find part, CDE Fasteners, Inc. makes bulk ordering simple, fast, and painless.

Same-day shipping, real bulk pricing, and real people who know fasteners.

https://cdefasteners.com/order-online

Now Let's Get Building! ®

Ever had your Phillips screwdriver slip out of a screw and figured you got a bad batch? Turns out that slip is on purpos...
08/06/2026

Ever had your Phillips screwdriver slip out of a screw and figured you got a bad batch? Turns out that slip is on purpose.

Henry Phillips designed the drive back in the 1930s to "cam out" when you apply too much torque. So when your bit pops loose, the screw isn't failing — it's telling you to ease up.

That's the kind of thing that makes sense once you know how drives work. Quick rundown:

Slotted is the oldest drive still in use. Militaries liked it because you could turn one with a fingernail if you had to.

Phillips slips at high torque by design (see above).

Torx, hex, and square are what you want when you need real torque without any slip.

The drive is the part of the fastener your tool grips — people mix it up with the head all the time, but they're not the same thing.

We break it all down on the blog: https://cdefasteners.com/blog/getting-know-fastener-drives

And if you need the hardware to go with it, we've got it in stock, in bulk, shipping same day.

Now Let's Get Building! ®

🔧 PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Ribbed Neck Carriage Bolts 🔧Standard carriage bolts use a square neck to grip wood… but what happen...
07/30/2026

🔧 PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Ribbed Neck Carriage Bolts 🔧

Standard carriage bolts use a square neck to grip wood… but what happens when you're fastening into Metal? That square shoulder cannot pass through a circular hole.

Enter the RIBBED NECK carriage bolt.

Instead of a square shoulder, these feature a series of raised ribs (serrations) right under the head. As you tighten the nut, those ribs dig in and LOCK the bolt against rotation — even in a round hole. One-wrench installation, no spinning, no holding the head.

Why builders reach for the ribbed neck:
🔹 Grips in round holes in metal — where a square neck can't
🔹 Ribs resist rotation so you can tighten from one side
🔹 Smooth domed head = clean, tamper-resistant finish
🔹 Available in Zinc and 18-8 Stainless Steel

When the square neck won't do the job, the ribbed neck steps up. CDE Fasteners, Inc. has them in stock, with bulk pricing and same-day shipping.

ricing and same-day shipping.

Order online 👉 https://cdefasteners.com/order-online/ribbed-neck-carriage-bolts

Now Let's Get Building! ®

🎢 Fasteners In The Wild 🏖️Sandy toes. Salt air. The smell of funnel cake. 🍩You're strolling the boardwalk without a care...
07/22/2026

🎢 Fasteners In The Wild 🏖️

Sandy toes. Salt air. The smell of funnel cake. 🍩

You're strolling the boardwalk without a care in the world — but somewhere beneath those sun-warmed planks, a few thousand hardworking fasteners are having a MUCH rougher day.

Salt spray + humidity + a million flip-flops = a corrosion nightmare. Regular steel would rust out fast down there. That's why boardwalks, piers, and railings lean on stainless steel and hot-dip galvanized hardware — the unsung heroes keeping your summer stroll splinter-free and sag-free. 💪

So next time you grab an ice cream cone by the shore, tip your cap to the humble fastener. It's working overtime so you don't have to.

Building something that has to stand up to sun, salt, and sea? CDE Fasteners has the corrosion-resistant hardware to hold it all together — in stock, bulk pricing, same-day shipping.

👉 https://cdefasteners.com/order-online

Now Let's Get Building! ®

07/15/2026

Self Tapping vs Self Drilling Screws VS Thread Cutting Screws Explained

What is the actual difference between self-tapping and self-drilling screws? If you're using the wrong fastener, you're wasting time and ruining your materials!

In this quick breakdown from CDE Fasteners, we explain exactly what "tapping" means and show you the crucial differences between:

🔩 Self Tapping Screws: Sharp point, requires a pre-drilled hole, and puts threads into the hole. (Spaced Thread)
https://cdefasteners.com/order-online/self-tapping-screws

🔩 Self Drilling Screws: Drill bit point that drills AND taps the hole for you. (Pro tip: the drill tip must be longer than your material!) (Spaced Thread)
https://cdefasteners.com/order-online/self-drilling-screws

🔩 Thread Cutting Screws: Blunt point with thread cutters. Perfect for serviceability in plastic and metal parts. (Machine Screw Thread)
https://cdefasteners.com/order-online/thread-cutting-screws

Stop guessing your hardware! Whether you are working with metal, plastic, or wood, using the correct screw guarantees a secure, long-lasting connection.

👇 Need the right fasteners for your next project?
https://cdefasteners.com/order-online/bulk-screws

Learn More = https://cdefasteners.com/blog/what-difference-between-self-tapping-screws-self-drilling-screws

Spaced Thread VS Machine Screw Thread:
https://cdefasteners.com/blog/what-know-about-threads-fastener-0

Fasteners get complicated quick. Between industry jargon, shorthand, and local slang, trying to figure out exact specs, ...
07/08/2026

Fasteners get complicated quick.

Between industry jargon, shorthand, and local slang, trying to figure out exact specs, especially for bulk orders, can be a real headache.

A quick “Hey, I need a Phillips tapping screw” sounds simple enough, but it isn't enough information to get you an accurate quote or the right part for the job.

That’s where CDE Fasteners comes in!

Our certified fastener specialists take the guesswork out of the process by translating complex, cryptic specs into simple solutions.

Whether you need help deciphering a confusing parts list or double-checking a massive BOM, we’re always happy to lend a hand and share our expertise.

Have a tricky parts list on your desk right now? Reach out to CDE Fasteners today—we're here to help!

https://cdefasteners.com/advanced-search

Now Let's Get Building! ®

250 years ago a group of people decided to build a nation. But a vision is just a blueprint.The real magic? The people w...
07/01/2026

250 years ago a group of people decided to build a nation. But a vision is just a blueprint.

The real magic? The people who actually held it together.

The innovators, the laborers, the everyday Americans; who showed up, did the heavy lifting, and refused to let the structure crack under pressure.

They are the literal human fasteners of this country that build our lives every day.

Think about it: A skyscraper doesn’t stay up because of the view. It stays up because of the millions of structural bolts keeping the beams locked in place.

A fleet of trucks doesn't keep the supply chain moving without the heavy-duty rivets and hex caps holding the chassis together.

At CDE Fasteners, we live and breathe this stuff. We know that the smallest components are often the ones carrying the heaviest loads.

Just like the resilient people of America, the fasteners you find at CDE are here to get the job done time and time again.

This 4th of July, we’re not just celebrating a birthday. We’re celebrating the grit, the grind, and the unbreakable bonds that got us here.

Happy 250th Birthday, America. Now Let’s Get Building! ®

https://cdefasteners.com/order-online

Thread cutting screws are specialized fasteners designed to create their own mating threads in pre-drilled holes by remo...
06/24/2026

Thread cutting screws are specialized fasteners designed to create their own mating threads in pre-drilled holes by removing material as they are driven in, similar to a "tap"

There are many different styles of Thread-Cutting Screws:

Type 1 - Have a machine screw pitch, blunt point, tapered lead in and a single cutting edge

Type 23 - Have machine screw threads, a blunt point, tapered lead in, a single wide cutting edge and a chip cavity. Good for chip clearing and low tightening torques

Type 25 - Have spaced threads, a blunt point, tapered lead in, a single wide cutting edge and a chip cavity. Good for molded plastic holes.

Type F - Have a machine screw thread pitch, blunt point, tapered lead in, and multiple cutting edges. Good for heavy gauge sheet metal, aluminum, zinc and lead die castings, cast iron, brass and plastic. (Sometimes Called Floorboard Screws)

These screws eliminated the need for pre-tapping a hole separately which can increase efficiency and cycle time for your project / assembly line.

Are you in need of thread cutting screws for your projects?

Come check out what we have online, all in stock and ready to ship!

https://cdefasteners.com/order-online/thread-cutting-screws

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1889 Route 88
Brick Township, NJ
08724

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Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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