Fasteners

Multi-grip threaded inserts offer a reliable and long-lasting fastening solution. As shown in the adjacent photo, these mechanical fasteners are characterized by a pre-bulbed shank. Multi-grip threaded inserts have a head and shank. While traditional fasteners typically have a smooth shank, … Read More

When turning a screwdriver, you probably expect it to tighten or loosen the screw in which it’s inserted. After all, that’s the fundamental purpose of a screwdriver: to drive screws in or out of objects. Cam-out, however, can prevent this … Read More

When choosing nuts, you should consider the application for which they will be used. Some applications will expose nuts to greater stress. As a result, using low-quality or weak nuts may compromise the fastened parts. Fortunately, structural nuts are available … Read More

Threads are a common feature shared by all screws. Whether it’s a wood screw, machine screw, drywall screw, sheet metal screw or any other type of screw, it will feature helical ridges. Known as threads, these ridges act like teeth. … Read More

The terms “self-tapping” and “self-drilling” are often used interchangeably when describing screws that cut their own threads. While they share some similarities, however, they aren’t the same. Self-tapping and self-drilling are two different types of screws with their own unique … Read More

Nuts can loosen when exposed to vibrations. The vibrations from engines or machines, for instance, can cause nuts to loosen from the bolts on which they are installed. Fortunately, locknuts are designed to resist vibrations. When choosing a locknut, though, … Read More

When shopping for fasteners, you may come across jackscrews. They look like ordinary bolts with an attached nut. Jackscrews, however, are able to lift objects while simultaneously creating space. For a better understanding of jackscrews and how they work, keep … Read More