Patrick Faulkner, Lead Engineer at precision engineering component distributor Accu, looks at what he thinks makes Accu the best fastener supplier for engineers.
1. Stock a comprehensive, engineering-led range
“In engineering, sourcing the right components is rarely the hard part. What’s challenging for engineers is finding a distributor that can offer rapid global delivery and essential technical support.
We offer over 500,000 screws, bolts, fasteners and related components, plus tools and measurement equipment, such as calipers and thread gauges, allowing engineers to source everything they need from a single place.
Material choice is equally broad, consisting of steel, carbon steel, aluminium, stainless steel with enhanced corrosion resistance, titanium, brass, ceramic and high-performance plastics such as RENY and PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone). This range of choice allows engineers to specify components based on performance requirements, operating environments and compliance needs, rather than availability constraints.
2. Quantities to match real projects
Accu supports both customers’/ engineers’ prototyping and production needs. Our minimum order quantity is one, which allows engineers to test, iterate and validate designs without over-ordering. At the other end of the scale, we support high-volume requirements for ongoing production and large-scale infrastructure projects. This flexibility allows engineers to source exactly what they need without designing around supplier limitations.
3. Fast, predictable delivery
Speed and reliability go hand in hand. Accu’s delivery services are designed to support engineering timelines, not disrupt them.
For UK customers, AccuPro offers unlimited express delivery for a fixed annual fee of £30. Orders placed are eligible for next working day delivery, regardless of order value or size. The service does not auto-renew, providing cost certainty without ongoing commitments.
Our Quick Order allows customers to save and manage component lists linked to specific projects, making it easier to manage repeat builds or long-term projects.
We also ship to over 125 countries worldwide, with express delivery options available. Regardless of order size or location, engineers can rely on predictable delivery and clear lead times.
4. Custom manufacturing when standard parts will not do
Not every engineering challenge can be solved with an off-the-shelf component. When the requirements of engineering applications fall outside standard specifications, Accu’s Custom Manufacturing service provides a clear route from concept to production. Custom designs are reviewed and quoted in as little as two working days. Through our global manufacturing network, components can then be produced at volume and delivered within agreed timeframes, without compromising on quality or tolerance control.
5. Trusted across demanding industries
Our components are used in applications where failure is not an option. Our customers include engineers working in motorsport, aerospace, robotics, electronics, medical technology and research. We are the trusted screw and bolt supplier of over 70% of the top 100 global manufacturers, working across all industries around the world.
Engineers choose Accu because they can trust what they’re ordering, know when it will arrive and how it will perform.”
For more information about Accu, visit: www.accu.co.uk
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