Empirebolt

Empire Bolt & Screw has operated as a family-owned fastener distributor since 1972, headquartered in Spokane, Washington with a secondary location in Summerville, South Carolina. They stock standard fasteners and specialize in custom manufacturing—from specialized bolts and screws to complete machined assemblies.

Their inventory includes thousands of standard items:

Machine Screws & Bolts - Pan head, flat head, round head, truss head, hex head styles - Phillips, slot, square, and 6-lobe drive options - Hex cap screws (Grade 2, 5, 8; stainless 18-8; metric 8.8/10.9/12.9) - A307, A193, A325, A490 structural bolts - Carriage bolts, elevator bolts, socket head cap screws

Fastener Hardware - Nuts: finished hex, jam, structural/heavy hex, stainless, brass, lock nuts, cap nuts, wing nuts, coupling nuts - Washers: USS flat, SAE flat, fender, split lock, tooth lock, specialty non-ferrous (AN, MS, NAS) - Anchors: wedge, sleeve, hammer drive, drop-in, expansion, toggle wing, plastic, Simpson Strong-Tie Titen® - Rivets: blind, solid, closed-end, large flange, regular flange - Threaded inserts: Sherex™ rivet nuts, AVK™ inserts

Cutting Tools - Twist drill bits (jobber, mechanics/stubby, reduced shank) - End mills, hole saws & arbors, auger bits, spade bits - Saw blades: reciprocating, hacksaw, porta-band, circular - Taps & dies, masonry bits

Hand Tools - USA-made: aviation snips, combo wrenches, hex keys, pliers, sockets - Proferred brand: adjustable wrenches, drive bits, screwdrivers, rivet tools, ratcheting wrenches - Socket sets and accessories (SAE/metric, 1/4" to 1/2" drive, impact rated) - Specialty: nut & bolt gauge, utility knives, tape measures, hacksaws

Industrial Products - Jack screws, standoffs, spacers, captivated fasteners, sems screws, terminal block screws - Springs (flat, coiled, wave), wire terminals, cable ties, cable management - Adhesives, abrasives, tapes, paints & coatings, industrial cleaners & degreasers

"While we maintain a large inventory of standard products on our shelves, we excel at customization capabilities. That might be a special bolt finish, unique screw coating, or a made-to-print custom machined part. We do it all."

Custom Milling, Machining & Molding Empire manufactures fasteners to print specifications from simple bolts to complex fastening assemblies. Their process: 1. Review your drawing and recommend cost/efficiency improvements 2. Partner with quality manufacturers for custom fabrication 3. Perform dimensional inspection in their in-house Quality Assurance Lab

Plating & Coating Options - Zinc plating and galvanizing - Black oxide and phosphate coating - Black anodizing and brass plating - Nickel plating, chromate conversion coatings, specialized chromates - Brite zinc cold galvanize (featured product)

Locking Elements & Materials Specialized locking methods for vibration-prone applications. Material selection includes brass, steel, and 18-8 stainless steel—chosen based on temperature tolerance, conductivity, magnetic properties, corrosion resistance, and tensile strength.

Custom Kitting & Packaging They assemble and package custom kits with personalized details to specification.

• •Electronic hardware manufacturers
• •Telecom fastener applications
• •Knife hardware and cutlery
• •Concealed weapon holster hardware
• •Marine equipment fastening
• •Construction fasteners
• •Industrial machinery
• •Door & window hardware
• •Power protection/distribution/fault detection equipment
• •Commercial lighting manufacturers

Empire employs Certified Fastener Specialist™ Graduates on staff. The company maintains an in-house Dimensional Quality Assurance Laboratory to inspect both standard and custom-to-print products, ensuring conformity to industry standards and custom callouts. An in-house mechanical engineer is available for design consultation and problem-solving.

• •Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs available to improve product availability and reduce line-down situations due to product failure.

• •Spokane, WA (Headquarters)
• •1501 E Trent Avenue, Spokane, WA 99202-2938
• •Phone: 509-534-0636

Summerville, SC - Phone: 843-970-1073

Toll-Free: 888-534-0636

Request a custom quote online or by phone. Employee development and customer service are core to their business model.