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  • What Is an Elevator Bolt?

    What Is an Elevator Bolt?0

    When researching some of the different types of bolts, you may come across elevator bolts. Like all bolts, they feature a head and threaded shank. Elevator bolts, however, are designed differently. They have several subtle features that distinguish them from standard bolts. What are elevator bolts exactly? The Basis of Elevator Bolts Elevator bolts are

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  • What Is a Retaining Ring?

    What Is a Retaining Ring?0

    Retaining rings are commonly used in housing components. Like other types of fastener-based rings, they are designed to hold multiple parts together. Retaining rings, however, aren’t permanent. Rather, they are typically only used when initially building a housing assembly, after which they are removed. To learn more about retaining rings and how they work, keep

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  • What Are Hex Lag Screws?

    What Are Hex Lag Screws?0

    When shopping for fasteners, you may come across hex lag screws. They are commonly used in construction and other woodworking applications. Like other types of screws, hex lag screws have external threading that’s able to dig into wooden workpieces. Hex lag screws, however, feature a unique design that distinguishes them from other types of screws.

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  • What Is a Structural Screw?

    What Is a Structural Screw?0

    Screws are commonly in the construction industry to build frames, roofs, walls and other structural components. With many of these components being load bearing, though, certain types of screws are required. Construction companies can’t use cheap or weak screws. Rather, they must use strong screws to ensure that the components stay connected. Structural screws fall

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  • What Is a Wing Nut?

    What Is a Wing Nut?0

    Nuts are a common type of fasteners. Consisting of a piece of metal with a threaded hole, they are used in conjunction with a bolt to hold two or more objects together. The bolt is inserted through the objects, after which a nut is twisted on the end of the bolt, thereby pressing and securing

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  • Self-Tapping Screws vs Traditional Screws

    Self-Tapping Screws vs Traditional Screws0

    When shopping for screws, you’ll need to choose the right type. There are self-tapping screws as well as traditional screws. While they are both used for similar applications — specifically fastening — they aren’t the same. By understanding the difference between self-tapping and traditional screws, you’ll be able to choose the right type. What Are

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