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Cold-Forging & Fastener-Making Machinery from China — A Capital Equipment Buyer's Guide

Sourcing guide for cold-forging machines, thread rolling machines, and fastener-making equipment from China. Multi-station cold-heading, hot forging, complete fastener production lines. Real product images from Anchors Machinery.

Information notice: the details below were compiled from published supplier material and buyer correspondence. Specifications, MOQ, lead times and pricing change — confirm every figure with the supplier before you order.

Product range — actual catalogue images

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Multi-station high-speed cold-forging machine — mass-production of bolts, screws, and specialty fasteners from wire stock.

Hydraulic three-axle thread rolling machine — produces external threads on bolts via cold-forming for stronger threads vs cutting.

Cold-heading machine for screws, bolts, and rivets — automated wire-feed with multi-station forming for high-volume production.

Equipment categories

Equipment typeCommon variantsProduction capacityFOB China price
Cold-heading (single-blow)1-die 2-blow simple fasteners80-160 pieces/minUSD 25,000-95,000
Cold-heading (multi-station)4-die 4-blow, 5-die 5-blow standard complex fasteners150-300 pieces/minUSD 95,000-380,000
Cold-heading (premium multi-station)6-die 6-blow precision fasteners200-450 pieces/minUSD 280,000-950,000
Hot-forging machineFor larger/harder fasteners40-120 pieces/minUSD 180,000-850,000
Thread rolling (2-axle)Hydraulic or mechanical; M3-M1660-180 pieces/minUSD 25,000-95,000
Thread rolling (3-axle)Hydraulic three-axle; M3-M30120-280 pieces/minUSD 65,000-220,000
Wire drawing machineReduces wire diameter to spec100-500 m/minUSD 28,000-180,000
Wire straightener / cutterPrepares wire for cold-heading500-2,000 m/hourUSD 18,000-75,000
Trimming machine (boltheads)Forms hex/square heads120-280 pieces/minUSD 35,000-145,000
Nut tapping (multi-spindle)Cuts threads in nut blanks200-600 pieces/minUSD 45,000-180,000
Heat treatment furnaceCarburizing/hardening; batch or continuous500-3,000 kg/hourUSD 95,000-450,000
Surface treatment (plating)Zinc, chrome, ZnNi, phosphate1,000-8,000 kg/hourUSD 180,000-850,000

Multi-station cold-heading explained

COLD-HEADING — wire stock deformed at room temperature; 150-450 pieces/min, >95% material utilization, excellent dimensional accuracy. Best for high-volume bolts, screws, rivets. HOT FORGING — material heated then formed; works for harder materials and larger sizes; lower productivity. Best for large fasteners (M24+), high-tensile, specialty geometries. CNC MACHINING — turned/milled from bar stock; extreme flexibility but very low productivity (10-50 pieces/min), poor material utilization. Best for low-volume specialty/prototype. ECONOMICS: cold-headed bolt USD 0.02-0.05 each vs hot-forged USD 0.08-0.18 vs CNC USD 0.50-3.00. Production line investment higher for cold-heading but per-piece cost dramatically lower at high volume.

StationsWhat it produces
1-die 2-blow (1D2B)Hex head bolts, round head screws — standard simple fasteners
2-die 2-blow (2D2B)Hex bolts with point chamfering — secondary features
3-die 3-blow (3D3B)Socket head cap screws, flange bolts — complex heads
4-die 4-blow (4D4B)Complex specialty/automotive fasteners — precision geometry
5-die 5-blow (5D5B)Precision automotive/aerospace fasteners — tight tolerances
6-die 6-blow (6D6B)Premium specialty fasteners — highest complexity

Wire material specifications

Wire gradeCommon application
SAE 1018 (low carbon)Class 4.6 bolts, screws, rivets — most common
SAE 1035-1045 (medium carbon)Class 5.6-6.8 mid-strength fasteners
SAE 4135-4140 (alloy)Class 8.8-10.9 structural after heat treatment
SAE 4340 (premium alloy)Class 12.9 premium aerospace/race
Stainless 304L / 316LA2/A4-class stainless fasteners
Stainless 410/416 (martensitic)Self-tapping/drilling screws

Complete fastener production line specifications

Production line sizeEquipmentCapacityFOB China price
Basic small line1 cold-header + 1 thread roller + finishing5-15 t/monthUSD 180K-450K
Medium line (3-5 products)3-5 cold-headers + thread rollers + finishing + heat treat30-100 t/monthUSD 850K-2.5M
Large line (multi-SKU)10-20 cold-headers + thread rollers + plating200-1000 t/monthUSD 3.5M-12M
Industrial-scale factory50+ machines + automation + quality system1000+ t/monthUSD 15M+

Pricing brackets — wholesale

Order tierEquipment scopeDiscountLead time
Single machineOne specific machineList price60-120 days
Production lineCoordinated equipment for one product5-12%90-180 days
Complete factoryFull equipment + installation supervision10-18%120-240 days
Multi-line industrialMultiple lines + integration + automation15-22%180-360 days
Turnkey packageEquipment + install + train + commission + warrantyCustom240-480 days

Order workflow — fastener machinery procurement

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Anchors Machinery (China) — manufacturer of cold-forging and fastener-making machinery. Cold-heading machines: single-blow (1D2B, 80-160 pcs/min), multi-station (4D4B and 5D5B, 150-300 pcs/min), premium multi-station (6D6B, 200-450 pcs/min for precision fasteners). Hot-forging machines for large/hard fasteners (40-120 pcs/min). Thread rolling machines: 2-axle (M3-M16, 60-180 pcs/min) and 3-axle hydraulic (M3-M30, 120-280 pcs/min). Wire drawing machines (100-500 m/min). Wire straightener/cutters (500-2,000 m/hr). Trimming machines for bolt heads. Multi-spindle nut tapping machines (200-600 pcs/min). Heat treatment furnaces — batch and continuous mesh-belt, carburizing/hardening (500-3,000 kg/hr). Surface treatment plating lines — zinc, chrome, ZnNi, phosphate, mechanical plating (1,000-8,000 kg/hr). Inspection and packaging lines with vision systems. Complete production lines: basic small (5-15 t/month USD 180K-450K), medium (30-100 t/month USD 850K-2.5M), large multi-SKU (200-1000 t/month USD 3.5M-12M), industrial-scale (1000+ t/month USD 15M+). Hydraulic systems with Bosch Rexroth components, bearings from SKF, controls from Siemens. Installation supervision and operator training services included. Documentation packages for major export markets.

  • Product specification — define fasteners produced (size, material, grade, head type); volume forecast
  • Process flow design — supplier designs production sequence from wire to finished fastener
  • Equipment specification — for each station, define capacity, tooling, automation level
  • Factory inspection visit — for major orders (USD 500K+), visit Chinese factory to see equipment in operation
  • Equipment ordering — 30% deposit to start, 60-65% before shipment, 5-10% after commissioning
  • Manufacturing — 60-180 days depending on complexity
  • Pre-shipment inspection — third-party (SGS) or buyer visit; verify specification and first-article test
  • Shipping — 30-60 days sea freight; major equipment may need special transport
  • Installation — supplier supervision 15-45 days on-site; buyer provides labor
  • Commissioning — supervised test production; verify production rate, quality, dimensional accuracy
  • Operator training — supplier-supervised; documentation in customer language
  • Production ramp-up — initial production at 60-75% of nameplate; full capacity over 1-3 months

Frequently asked questions

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Source: Product images on this page are hosted on the manufacturer's official website (anchorsmachinery.com) and link directly back to that website. All product information was summarised from the supplier's public catalogue.

Brand mentions and trademark compliance: References to Tier-1 fastener machinery brands (Sakamura, Nakashimada, Hatebur, Bühler, Schumag, National Machinery) are made for the sole purpose of describing functional benchmarks. Anchors Machinery is not authorized by, affiliated with, or endorsed by any of these brand owners. Products are aftermarket-equivalent manufactured under Anchors Machinery's own brand.

Capital equipment risk: Fastener manufacturing equipment is major capital deployment with extended commitment to specific production approach. Buyers should conduct comprehensive supplier qualification, verify equipment specifications match contract, and engage qualified technical support for installation and commissioning. Pre-shipment third-party inspection is strongly recommended.

Worker safety: Cold-heading machines, thread rolling machines, and heat treatment equipment are heavy machinery with significant safety implications. Improper installation, maintenance, or operation can cause severe injury. Verify all equipment meets destination country machinery safety standards (CE Machinery Directive in EU, OSHA in US, equivalent international).

Pricing & specifications: All price ranges, capacity figures, and ROI estimates reflect general market observation. Real-world fastener production economics depend significantly on raw material costs (steel wire), product mix, market access, and operational management. Confirm current pricing, MOQ, lead time, and specifications directly with the supplier.

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