A Stud That Stands Up to Winter

When a leading snow and ice control equipment company faced recurring stud failures in their plow assemblies, they turned to The Federal Group for a custom solution. Drawing on our expertise in custom fastener manufacturing and cold forming, we helped transform a simple stud into a high-performance component built to withstand brutal winter conditions.

The Breaking Point

The clients’s original plow studs were loosening or snapping under constant vibration and heavy impact. Standard replacements lacked the structural integrity to endure freezing temperatures and repetitive stress. These failures led to costly downtime, field repairs, and upset customers — a critical issue during peak plowing season when every minute counts.

A Custom Cold Formed Solution

The Federal Group’s engineering team met with the client and analyzed the root causes of the issues. Using advanced cold-forming services and thread-rolling techniques, we preserved material strength and achieved superior fatigue resistance compared to machined alternatives. Each stud was heat-treated, salt-spray tested, and inspected to ensure consistent performance across large production runs.

The Result: Built to Last

The new plow studs exceeded the client’s performance expectations. Field testing showed a significant reduction in breakage and a measurable increase in service life, cutting replacement frequency and maintenance costs. Through DFM (Design For Manufacturing), The Federal Group helped our client boost reliability, reduce downtime, and maintain operational confidence through the toughest winter conditions.

Your Next Custom Fastener Starts Here

From custom plow studs to structural bolts, The Federal Group delivers specialty fastener solutions that stand up to the elements. Contact our team to discuss your next project or learn more about our custom fastener manufacturing capabilities.

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     Based on 12 reviews 
    
 
 
   
 
 
        
   Jonathon Lanham 
 2025-09-26
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mike Allen and The Federal Group have been an absolute pleasure to work with. From the first day we reached out to them they responded punctually and professionally and helped us with every step of the process. We came to them with a budget conscious challenge and they delivered above and beyond a fitting and accurate solution. A quality finished part that has improved the overall quality of our product, and that's what really counts. Thank you to The Federal Group!
  
 
       
   Sean Brockhouse 
 2025-04-20
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Sandor Holzer has gone above and beyond helping us to get another part ramped up for production, creative getting samples ahead of schedule so we could meet tight timelines.  Outstanding customer service!!
  
 
       
   Melissa Quiroz 
 2024-08-09
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Good company, knowledgeable staff, product was exactly what i asked for. Got me out of a jam!
  
 
       
   Alex Armstrong 
 2023-12-15
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Steve was great to work with and was always available when needed.
  
 
       
   Jon Ramsey 
 2023-10-07
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mike at TFG was tenative to our supply needs and an immense help! Took on a project that was quite large and daunting, only to be resilient through the task challenges. In conclusion, everything was completed successfully and a huge success.

Would recommend and I plan to use them for future projects.

Thanks again Mike and TFG team.
  
 
       
   Nic Robinson 
 2023-10-05
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Steve Bogdanovich has been critical to our team meeting deadlines with a quality product. The communication and customer service is top notch. We know we can rely on Steve and The Federal Group team to get us a quality product and in a timely manner. We've sent all of our casted parts through them because we know we will get the best service, and they keep us informed through every step in the process.
  
 
       
   Sean Connelly 
 2023-06-21
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The Federal Group was great to work with. Steve was very professional and diligent in providing good advice/feedback as well as following up with me. Look forward to working with them in the future as well!
  
 
       
   Sher Stahl 
 2020-07-10
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The Federal Group is a top-notch supplier of ours. They take quality very seriously and strive to ensure we have exactly what we want and when we need it. Communication is excellent. Service is excellent. I have worked with this supplier directly for better than 7 years now, and still considered one of my best suppliers. We've recently expanded our product line with this company and are excited to partner on this line and on future projects. Words cannot express how grateful I am to have such a responsive company, and rep, Richard, to work with. I highly recommend this supplier.
  
 
       
   Marshall 
 2020-06-30
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent customer service and products!