"Solutions with Pride" — Shepco BMA Fasteners (Pvt) Ltd

Built forIndustrial Strength.

From mining headframes to railway infrastructure, our fasteners hold the continent's most demanding projects together. Hot-forged. Precision-threaded. Electroplated to spec.

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L HEX HEAD NUT GR 8.8
25+
Years in Operation
400+
Fastener SKUs
6
Plating Finishes
M6–M100
Size Range
Certifications & Standards
ISO 9001:2015 DIN 933 / DIN 931 SABS Approved BS 3692 ASTM A307
Product Range

Every Fastener,
Built to Last

Hot-forged from high-grade carbon and alloy steel. Machined to micron tolerances. Tested before it ships.

Product Range

Every Fastener,
Built to Last

Hot-forged from high-grade carbon and alloy steel. Machined to micron tolerances. Tested before it ships.

High-Tensile Bolts
Bolts

High-Tensile Bolts

Hex head, carriage, foundation, and stud bolts in grades 4.6 through 12.9. Full and partial-thread configurations available.

Sizes: M6 — M100
Grades: 4.6 / 8.8 / 10.9 / 12.9
Standards: DIN 931 / 933 / ISO 4014
Machine Screws
Screws

Machine & Hex Socket Screws

Pan head, countersunk, socket cap, weld screws and set screws. Phillips, Torx, and hex drives available.

Sizes: M2.5 — M24
Drive: Phillips / Torx / Hex Socket
Material: Carbon / Stainless 316
Self-Tapping Screws
Self-Tapping Screws

Self-Tapping & Self-Drilling Screws

Tapping screws, tek screws, and thread-cutting screws for metal, timber, and composite materials. EPDM washer options available.

Types: Tapping / Drilling / Ridge
Sealing: EPDM / Neoprene
Coating: Dacromet / Zinc
Nuts
Nuts

Hex Nuts & Lock Nuts

Standard hexagonal nuts, flanged nuts, nylon insert lock nuts, and prevailing torque nuts in all grades and sizes.

Types: Hex / Flange / Lock / Nylon
Grades: 4 / 8 / 10 / Stainless
Standards: DIN 934 / ISO 4032
Threaded Rod
Threaded Rod

Threaded Rods & Studs

Full-thread and double-end studs, anchor rods, and threaded bar cut to length. Mining, structural, and OEM applications.

Sizes: M6 — M64
Length: Up to 6000mm
Standards: DIN 975 / DIN 976
Washers
Washers

Flat, Spring & Square Washers

Plain flat washers, spring lock washers, square washers, and self-locking washers for load distribution and vibration resistance.

Types: Flat / Spring / Square / Lock
Material: Carbon / SS 304 / SS 316
Standards: DIN 125 / DIN 127
Rivets
Rivets

Solid & Tubular Rivets

Round head, pan head, and semi-tubular rivets for structural, brake lining, and automotive assembly applications.

Types: Solid / Semi-Tubular / Blind
Material: Steel / Aluminium / Copper
Standards: DIN 660 / DIN 661
Mining Fasteners
Mining Fasteners

Mining & Rock Bolt Systems

Ground support bolts, expansion shell anchors, tensioned cable bolts, and grouted rebar systems for underground and open-pit mining.

Types: Split-set / Resin / Expansion
Load: Up to 200 kN rated
Finish: Hot-dip galvanised
Railway Fasteners
Rail Fasteners

Railway Track Fasteners

Fish bolts, rail clips, elastic spikes, and baseplate fasteners compliant with national and international rail standards.

Standards: UIC / BS 980 / AREMA
Grades: Grade L / Grade N
Finish: Mechanically galvanised
Market Sectors

Serving Industries
That Can't Afford Failure

01

Mining & Extractives

Ground support systems, shaft sinking hardware, conveyor structure fasteners, and haul road equipment fixings for underground and surface mining.

02

Railway Infrastructure

Track fastening systems, bridge structure bolts, sleeper anchors, and signal gantry hardware compliant with national rail authority specifications.

03

Construction & Structural Steel

High-strength structural bolts, anchor rods, shear studs, and connection hardware for commercial and civil construction projects.

04

Manufacturing & OEM

Precision fasteners for automotive, agricultural, and industrial equipment manufacturers — supplied on kanban, blanket order, and JIT programmes.

05

Energy & Power Generation

Flange bolting, turbine fasteners, transmission tower hardware, and solar structure fixings rated for high-load and high-vibration environments.

FASTENER SELECTION MATRIX APPLICATION GRADE COATING CERT Mining rock bolt GR 8.8 HDG / Epoxy ✓ SABS Rail fish bolt GR L Mech. Galv. ✓ UIC Structural bolt GR 10.9 Hot-dip Galv. ✓ ASTM Roofing screw SS 316 Dacromet ✓ DIN TENSILE STRENGTH BY GRADE (MPa) 4.6 5.6 8.8 10.9 12.9 A2-70 PRODUCTION STATUS M8 Hex Bolts GR8.8 — BATCH #2241 74% M20 Rail Fish Bolts — BATCH #2242 42% Custom Anchor Bolts — BATCH #2243 12% Shepco BMA Fasteners ERP — Live Production Feed
Surface Treatment

In-House Electroplating
& Galvanising

A fastener's surface treatment is half its service life. We run our own plating plant — no outsourcing, no delays, full process control.

01

Degreasing & Cleaning

Alkaline ultrasonic cleaning removes scale, oil, and manufacturing residue before any surface chemistry begins.

02

Pickling & Activation

Acid pickling removes oxide layers; activation primes the steel surface for uniform metallic adhesion.

03

Electrodeposition

Controlled current density deposits zinc, nickel, or chrome to specified micron thickness — monitored continuously.

04

Passivation & Sealing

Chromate or trivalent passivation seals the coating. Optional topcoat for additional corrosion or UV resistance.

05

Salt Spray Testing

Every batch is tested per ASTM B117. Certification reports supplied with each consignment.

Coating Thickness Salt Hours Best For
Zinc (Clear) 5–8 µm 72 hrs Indoor / light duty
Zinc (Yellow) 8–12 µm 120 hrs Automotive / general
Zinc-Nickel 8–15 µm 720 hrs Mining / marine
Black Oxide 1–2 µm 24 hrs Aesthetics / tooling
Hot-Dip Galv. 45–85 µm 1000+ hrs Structural / outdoor
Dacromet 8–10 µm 720 hrs Roofing / rail
Manufacturing Process

From Raw Steel
to Finished Fastener

Every fastener passes through our vertically integrated production floor — forged, threaded, heat-treated, plated, and tested in-house.

Cold Heading Machine
Step 01 — Cold Forging

Cold Heading

Thread Rolling Machine
Step 02 — Threading

Thread Rolling

Two-blow Heading Machine
Step 03 — Forming

Two-Blow Heading

Salt Spray Chamber
Step 04 — Surface Testing

Salt Spray Chamber

Hardness Tester
Step 05 — Mechanical QC

Hardness Testing

Vision Inspection System
Step 06 — Optical QC

Vision Inspection

Bolt Shadowgraph Machine
Step 07 — Dimensional QC

Shadowgraph Inspection

Bolt Mold
Step 08 — Tooling

Precision Bolt Moulds

Self-drilling Screw Machine
Step 09 — Specialised

Self-Drilling Machine

Why Choose Us

Built on Quality,
Driven by Trust

Shepco BMA Fasteners has been Bulawayo's most reliable fastener manufacturer — serving mining, rail, and construction with consistent quality and zero compromise.

Proven Experience

Proven Industry Experience

Over 25 years serving Zimbabwe's mining, rail, and construction sectors. We understand what heavy industry demands.

Direct Factory Prices

Direct Factory Prices

No middlemen. We manufacture on-site in Bulawayo and sell directly — competitive pricing for bulk and contract orders.

Strict Quality Control

Strict Quality Control

Every batch undergoes salt spray testing, torque testing, hardness testing, and optical vision inspection before dispatch.

Engineering Capabilities

From Raw Bar
to Finished Fastener

⚙

Cold Heading & Hot Forging

National cold header fleet for high-volume production. Hot forging for M30+ oversize fasteners and non-standard geometries.

⟳

Thread Rolling & Cutting

Rolled threads to DIN 13, UNC, UNF, BSPP, and metric fine. CNC thread cutting for precision and bespoke profiles.

◈

Heat Treatment

In-house hardening and tempering to achieve specified property classes. Atmosphere-controlled furnaces prevent decarburisation.

◎

Metrology & QC

Profilometer, hardness tester, torque audit, hydrogen embrittlement testing, and full dimensional CMM inspection.

◻

CNC Machining

Turned and milled special parts, non-standard fasteners, and close-tolerance components from customer drawings or samples.

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Kitting & Packaging

Counted and weighed bulk bags, polybag kits, and branded fastener kits for retail and OEM assembly line delivery.

⌖

Electroplating Plant

Fully owned plating facility with zinc, zinc-nickel, black oxide, and Dacromet lines. 2,000 kg/day throughput capacity.

⊞

Inventory & Supply Programs

Stockholding agreements, VMI, blanket orders, and kanban replenishment for high-volume OEM and mine supply customers.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Are you a manufacturer or trading company? +

We are a direct manufacturer based at 9 Dunlop Road, Montrose, Bulawayo. All fasteners are produced in-house — cold-headed, threaded, heat-treated, and plated on our own factory floor.

What types of fasteners do you manufacture? +

We manufacture a full range — hex bolts, machine screws, self-tapping screws, nuts, washers, threaded rods, rivets, mining rock bolts, railway fish bolts, and roofing fasteners. Custom non-standard parts available from your drawings.

Can you provide samples before we place a bulk order? +

Yes. Samples of standard fasteners can be arranged. For custom non-standard fasteners, a tooling deposit is required to produce a sample for your approval before mass production begins.

What is your minimum order quantity (MOQ)? +

MOQ varies by product. Standard fasteners: from 500 kg. Custom engineered parts: negotiable based on complexity and tooling. Contact our sales team for specific product MOQs.

What surface finishes and coatings do you offer? +

Our in-house plating plant offers zinc (clear and yellow), zinc-nickel, black oxide, hot-dip galvanising, and Dacromet. Each coating is salt-spray tested per ASTM B117 with certification reports on request.

What quality certifications do you hold? +

Shepco BMA Fasteners operates under ISO 9001:2015 quality management. Our products comply with DIN, SABS, BS, and ASTM standards. Test certificates and material traceability documents are available for all critical supply orders.

Get In Touch

Request a Quote
or Technical Spec

Our technical sales team can advise on material grades, coatings, and tolerances. Turnaround on RFQs within 24 hours.

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Factory & Head Office
9 Dunlop Road, Montrose
P.O. Box 8249, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
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Sales & Technical
+263 (0)9 000 0000
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Email
sales@shepcobma.co.zw
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Website
www.shepcobma.co.zw
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Operating Hours
Mon–Fri: 07:30–16:30
Sat: 07:30–12:00
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