Fasteners

Trying to install a screw in a stripped hole can be frustrating. As you turn it clockwise, the screw will simply spin. It won’t grip the inner walls of the hole, nor will it hold the objects with which it’s … Read More

Not all fasteners consist of a single, solid material. Many of them are plated for better performance. Plated fasteners feature an inner core that’s covered in a separate material. One of the most common plating materials is zinc. Zinc-plated fasteners … Read More

Screws are often categorized based on their head. Pan head screws have a wide and flat head that resembles a pan, whereas truss head screws have a round head that protrudes out of the surface in which they are installed. … Read More

Are you struggling to remove a nut from a bolt? Normally, you can loosen and remove nuts by twisting them counterclockwise. Over time, however, nuts can fuse to the bolts on which they are installed. Here are several ways to … Read More

Cage nuts offer a convenient fastening solution for appliances, HVAC equipment, lighting, telecommunication and equipment racks. Also known as clip nuts, they consist of two parts: a square nut and a cage. The cage secures the nut while also allowing … Read More

There are hundreds of different types of screws. While most of them feature a pointed tip, some screws feature a cupped tip. Known as cup point set screws, they are designed to be driven completely into the object in which … Read More

Are you planning to buy a tap bolt? Bolts come in a variety of styles, each of which features a unique design that sets it apart from the rest. Tap bolts, for instance, are characterized by a fully threaded shank … Read More