This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing metal hardware, such as metal hinges, metal handles, keys, and locks (except coin-operated, time locks).

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

  • Manufacturing bolts, nuts, screws, rivets, washers, hose clamps, and turn-buckles--are classified in U.S. Industry 332722, Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing;
  • Manufacturing nails and spikes from wire drawn elsewhere--are classified in U.S. Industry 332618, Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing;
  • Manufacturing metal furniture parts (except hardware)--are classified in U.S. Industry 337215, Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing;
  • Drawing wire and manufacturing nails and spikes--are classified in Subsector 331, Primary Metal Manufacturing;
  • Manufacturing pole line and transmission hardware--are classified in U.S. Industry 335932, Noncurrent-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing;
  • Manufacturing coin-operated locking mechanisms--are classified in U.S. Industry 333311, Automatic Vending Machine Manufacturing;
  • Manufacturing time locks--are classified in U.S. Industry 334518, Watch, Clock, and Part Manufacturing;
  • Manufacturing fireplace fixtures and equipment, traps, handcuffs and leg irons, ladder jacks, and other like metal products--are classified in U.S. Industry 332999, All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing;
  • Manufacturing fire hose nozzles and couplings--are classified in U.S. Industry 332919, Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing; and
  • Manufacturing luggage and utility racks--are classified in U.S. Industry 336399, All Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing.