Fasteners

Have you heard of toggle pads? While they look like ordinary nuts attached to a wide base, they are ideal for clamping applications involving parts with an uneven or irregular surface. Not all parts have a smooth, even surface. Some … Read More

Bolts are used in a myriad of fastening applications. Like screws, they are threaded fasteners that are designed to join two or more objects. You can insert a bolt through two or more objects, and you can secure the end … Read More

When most people think of bolts, they envision threaded rods with a solid head. Most bolts feature this traditional design. They consist of a rod with external threading. At the top of this rod is a solid head, which may … Read More

Nuts are often used when joining two or more objects together. They are fasteners with interior threading that work in conjunction with bolts. After inserting a bolt through the objects, you can twist a nut over the end of the … Read More

Wrenches are commonly used to install and remove fasteners. They consist of a handle with an opening or bit at the end that’s able to grab a fastener. Not all wrenches are the same, however. In addition to socket and … Read More

When most people think of screws, they envision traditional threaded fasteners with a pointed tip and a head. Screws are available in a variety of materials, sizes and specifications. While most of them feature this traditional design, though, some of … Read More

Not all screws are the same. While all screws have a pointed end and a threaded shaft, they are available in different sizes. In addition to different lengths, you can find screws in different thread diameters. There are minor and … Read More