Fasteners

If you’re looking to join aluminum profiles, you may want to use cube connectors. They are simple, easy-to-use fasteners that are designed specifically for aluminum profiles. Here’s everything you need to know about cube connectors. What Are Cube Connectors? Cube … Read More

Some types of screws are easier to use than others. Self-drilling screws, for instance, eliminate the need for a pilot hole. You can use them to join wood, metal and even plastic. As you drive a self-drilling screw into an … Read More

Connectors come in a variety of styles, one of which is milling. Milling connectors are used to join multiple parts of pieces — just like all connectors. However, they feature a unique design that distinguishes them from all other styles … Read More

When most people think of fasteners, they envision bolts. Bolts feature external threading that attaches to external threading. You can secure two or more parts together by driving a bolt through them. To prevent the bolt from falling out, you … Read More

Wing nuts offer a quick and easy way to fasten parts. Also known as butterfly nuts, they feature a pair of tabs on the side. The tabs are essentially “wings,” hence the name “wing nuts.” You can use these tabs … Read More

Twin-type speed nuts have become increasingly popular in recent years. They don’t look like ordinary nuts. As shown in the adjacent photo, twin-type speed nuts consist of a flat piece of metal with two fastening locations. What are twin-type speed … Read More

Are you looking to buy hex cap screws? Like all screws, they feature external threading that accommodates the internal threading of a predrilled pilot hole. Only hex cap screws, however, feature a hexagonal head. You can install them using a … Read More