KJL Fasteners was started a little over five years ago, at the request of Lockheed Martin’s Houston facility. They were in need of an SBA Certified HUBZone vendor; however they needed that vendor to understand the complexities of supplying “manned space flight” hardware and the critical lead times needed to support launch windows. The founder of KJL Fasteners (Ray Lock) was a current flight fastener consultant to them and the NASA JSC facility they were managing. Ray is one of the original founders of Special-T Fasteners (currently Alcoa Fastening Systems in Simi Valley, Ca). His 30 plus years in the aerospace fastener industry encompassed design, manufacturing and distribution. In addition, the staff assembled at KJL is one of the most knowledgeable in the fastener industry.

Our current customers include: Lockheed Martin Missiles & Space, Aerojet General, Orbital Sciences, Northrop Grumman, ATK Space Systems, Boeing Satellite, Jacobs Sverdrup and contracts for both NASA JSC and NASA Langley.

We can supply super alloy bolts in 160 KSI to 260 KSI on short lead times (10-12 weeks normal with expedited deliveries available). We have a manufacturing partner A & A Machine that builds custom and unavailable standard hardware for us. We are currently building bolts for Atlas V, AMS (Alpha magnetic spectrometer) Crew Quarters for the space station, TZM screws for Hi Fly cruise missile, 6al4v titanium socket screws for Boeing Satellite, etc.

So, if your company could use a fastener supplier that has the knowledge to assist your engineering department in design, your program in making deliveries that others say are impossible, your quality department needs AS9100 certified system, your purchasing department could use outstanding service in the supply of “Super Alloy” fasteners, and you would get some additional benefit from using a Small, Woman Owned, SBA Certified HUBZone company, we would ask that you give us an opportunity to compete for your business.