Skybolt Aerospace Fasteners

Skybolt Aerospace Fasteners

Skybolt Aeromotive Corp.

Leesburg, Florida, United States

Air SystemsUnmanned SystemsLand Systems & VehiclesDual-use
Founded 1982Component SupplierSupplies Defense Industry, Land Forces
Profile last updated: June 30, 2026

About

Founded in 1982, Skybolt Aerospace Fasteners is a defense component supplier based in Leesburg, United States working in air systems, unmanned systems, land systems & vehicles.

Skybolt Aerospace Fasteners is a U.S.-based manufacturer and distributor of aerospace fasteners, active since 1982. The company specialises in quarter-turn panel and cowling fasteners, primarily in 303 stainless steel and its proprietary lightweight Skytanium alloy. Its CLoc fastener families serve general aviation, commercial jets, defence and aerospace land vehicles, racing, marine and drone/UAV applications. Skybolt holds Tier I, II and III approvals from commercial aircraft and component manufacturers, and states it has worked with the United States Armed Forces on fasteners for a prime UAV programme. The company holds US patents for its adjustable fastener designs.

Location

Leesburg, United States

Founded

1982

Legal name

Skybolt Aeromotive Corp.

Focus areas

aerospace fastenerspanel fastenersquarter-turn fastenerscowling fastenersCLocSkytaniumUAVdronedefensemilitary vehicles

Languages

EN

Products & capabilities

Defense domains

Air SystemsUnmanned SystemsLand Systems & Vehicles

Supply-chain role

Component Supplier

What they offer

HardwareComponents

Markets

Also sells to civilian markets

Products

CLoc 2000 Series

Quarter-turn panel fastener

Non-structural adjustable panel fastening system, interchangeable with Camloc part numbers, rated to 300 lbs.

CLoc 4000 Series

Quarter-turn panel fastener

Semi-structural adjustable panel fastening system in stainless steel or Skytanium, rated to 1050 lb tensile load, meeting NASM5591 Chart II.

CLoc 2500 Series

Quarter-turn panel fastener

Panel fastener for mid-range panel overlap applications.

CLoc Skytanium ZG Series

Lightweight panel fastener

Lightweight fastener using in-house Skytanium alloy, offering 30% to 50% weight savings with steel-equivalent strength ratings.

CLoc 6000 Series

Panel fastener for blast and armour applications

Fasteners designed for IED (explosive) and armour plating applications.

CLoc Drone Panel Fastening System

UAV panel fastening system

Adjustable panel fastening system for drone, UAV and advanced airframe applications, reducing part-number complexity.

End users

Defense IndustryLand Forces

Standards, platforms & customers

Defense standards

MIL-F-5591CNASM5591

Platforms & programmes

Predator

Named customers

United States Armed Forces

Credentials & affiliations

Certifications

TSO-C148

Issued by: FAA

Tier I, II, and III approvals from commercial aircraft and component manufacturers

People

Management & team (12)

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