Maintain Peak Safety with Reliable Helmet Hardware
Football is a game of continuous impact, and the constant vibration and collisions take a massive toll on helmet hardware. A sheared face mask screw or a stripped chin strap snap is an inevitable part of the season. For athletic trainers and equipment managers, having the right replacement hardware on hand is a matter of player safety and game-day efficiency. Our 2026 collection focuses on universal, high-grade steel and polycarbonate hardware designed to replace broken components on almost any modern helmet, ensuring your players don't miss a crucial snap due to an equipment failure.
The Essential Pieces for Sideline Maintenance
We stock the specific replacement parts and organized kits required to keep your helmets functioning flawlessly:
- Face Mask Hardware: We carry a variety of stainless steel face mask screws (in standard lengths like 3/8", 1/2", and 5/8"), along with replacement loop straps, washers, and quick-release clips compatible with major helmet brands.
- Chin Strap Snaps & Posts: Snaps wear out over time, losing their "click" and compromising helmet security. Restock your inventory with our durable snap posts and buckle hardware to ensure 4-point chin straps stay tightly fastened upon impact.
- T-Nuts & Backing Hardware: The unsung heroes of helmet assembly. We offer short, standard, and long T-nuts designed to bite into the helmet shell securely.
- Complete Field Repair Kits: Don't want to buy piece by piece? We offer Standard and Deluxe Varsity Field Repair Kits. These heavy-duty tackle boxes come pre-loaded with hundreds of essential screws, nuts, snaps, and the specialized tools needed to fix gear on the fly.
Why Buy Your Football Hardware From Morley Athletic
Since 1931, Morley Athletic has been a trusted family tradition and a leading supplier of premium team sports equipment for schools and universities. We understand that managing gear for a massive football roster requires bulk solutions and organized toolkits. We proudly accept school purchase orders and offer highly competitive pricing to help your equipment room stay fully stocked under budget. When you shop with Morley Athletic, you are partnering with 95 years of expertise dedicated to keeping your athletes safe from the inside out.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What size screws do I need to attach a football face mask?
The required length depends on the specific helmet model, the thickness of the face mask clips, and the internal padding setup. However, the most common standard sizes used across the industry are 3/8", 1/2", and 5/8" screws. Having a variety of all three lengths is highly recommended for any equipment manager.
2. Are T-nuts universal for all football helmets?
Generally, yes. The threading and diameter of standard football T-nuts are universally designed to fit the vast majority of modern helmets from brands like Riddell, Schutt, and Xenith. However, you must pay attention to the length of the T-nut (short vs. standard) based on the thickness of the helmet shell you are repairing.
3. How do you stop a T-nut from spinning inside the helmet when turning a screw?
This is a very common frustration on the sideline! The best way to secure it is by using a specialized T-nut wrench (or T-nut gripper). This tool features a slotted head that holds the inside hardware completely stationary while you loosen or tighten the screw from the outside.
4. Should rusted helmet hardware be replaced immediately?
Absolutely. Sweat and rain will inevitably cause older hardware to rust. Rust not only compromises the tensile strength of the screw (making it more likely to shear off upon impact), but it can also permanently freeze the screw to the T-nut, making future face mask replacements nearly impossible without drilling.
5. Are the components in the Field Repair Kits sorted?
Yes. Our Standard and Deluxe Field Repair Kits come in multi-compartment tackle boxes. Each type of screw, snap, and washer has its own dedicated compartment, allowing you to instantly find the exact piece you need during a high-pressure timeout.
6. Do you accept school purchase orders for bulk hardware and repair kits?
Yes. Morley Athletic has worked directly with schools and universities for over nine decades. We happily accept school purchase orders. Athletic directors and equipment managers can easily submit a formal PO to purchase fully loaded repair kits, bulk hardware refills, athletic tape, and chin straps for their entire football program.
