What are Aerospace & Defense Captive Fasteners?

Aerospace and defense captive fasteners are curated to meet high-performance standards for rugged applications. With a special focus on strength and fatigue resistance, these fasteners are durable in extreme conditions. These fasteners are often used for various access panel applications, securing components, and creating secure yet easy access points to important spaces.

At Matdan, we have over thirty years of experience supplying quality aerospace fastening solutions to customers in the aerospace and defense industries. We understand how important it is to be compliant with MIL-SPEC requirements, Made In USA standards, and material requirements your project demands. We even created Matdan Aerospace as a separate entity to help supply test equipment and specialty hardware to the aerospace companies we support.

Please enjoy browsing through our selection of aerospace fasteners and click on any part below to learn more!

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Aerospace & Defense Fasteners

More About Our Aerospace Fasteners

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MH Series

MH Series

High-profile captive fasteners for applications where permanent retention and easy access are important.

  • Floating and Flare-in installation styles
  • DFARS compliant and corrosion resistant materials and finishes
  • Made in USA

MPR1844

MPR1844

Captive screw with optional head styles and fixed thread length for consistent, secure installation.

  • Availble in multiple materials, finishes, and sizes
  • Ensures reliable fastening and prevents screw loss during maintenance
  • Made in USA

MPR1853

MPR1853

Spring-loaded captive screw with a design for quick, secure attachment.

  • Provides smooth operation and reliable retention in demanding environments
  • DFARS compliant and corrosion resistant materials and finishes
  • Made in USA

MPR1854

MPR1854

High-profile captive screw with internal float and spring-loaded design for reliable, vibration-resistant fastening.

  • Available in multiple thread sizes, materials, and finishes
  • Fixed thread length ensures consistent engagement and simplified installation
  • Made in USA

MPR1855

MPR1855

Press-in nut retainer for a secure installation of captive screws.

  • Captive screws and retainers ordered separately
  • Provides reliable screw retention and precise alignment during assembly
  • Made in USA

MPR1869

MPR1869

Press-in captive screw retainer for secure panel installation.

  • Delivers dependable screw retention while maintaining precise alignment.
  • Ideal for aerospace, military, industrial, and electronic enclosure applications.
  • Made in USA

MPR1874

MPR1874

Captive thumb screw for quick, secure fastening of removable panels and covers.

  • Knurled head provides improved grip for fast, tool- free installation and removal.
  • Ideal for aerospace, electronics, industrial, and telecommunications equipment.
  • Made in USA

MPR1884

MPR1884

Spring-loaded captive screw designed for secure panel fastening and quick assembly.

  • Integrated spring helps maintain screw position and improves alignment during installation.
  • Slotted drive allows for easy installation and removal with a standard screwdriver.
  • Made in USA

MPR1942

MPR1942

Spring-loaded captive fastener for secure, repeatable engagement.

  • Available in multiple head styles, materials, and finishes
  • Provides controlled spring action for consistent alignment and quick access
  • Made in USA

MPR1981

MPR1981

Flush head screw designed for secure fastening with a clean, low-profile finish.

  • Large diameter head distributes clamping force to help protect panel surfaces.
  • Internal drive provides high torque installation and reliable fastening.
  • Made in USA

MPR1991

MPR1991

Provides quick, secure attachment with a simple quarter-turn operation.

  • Captive design helps prevent lost hardware during maintenance and servicing.
  • Ideal for aerospace, military, electronics, and other rugged applications.
  • Made in USA