Fasteners

Not all nuts feature a traditional hexagonal shape. While hexagonal nuts are popular because they are easier to turn — and therefore install — than other shapes, but that doesn’t mean all nuts are hexagonal. Insert nuts, for example, feature … Read More

Swage nuts play an important role in the aerospace manufacturing industry. They are commonly used in conjunction with bolts to join sheet metal with components. Swage nuts allow for a strong and permanent anchor thanks to their ability to swage … Read More

Hexagon has become the most common shape in which bolts and nuts, as well as many other fasteners, are made. Characterized by the presence of six sides, hexagonal fasteners are used in a variety of applications. You can find them … Read More

Characterized by a long and slender body and a flattened head, nails are used to fasten multiple objects together. As the nail is driven through the objects, the flattened head creates pressure that holds the objects together. Even if you’re … Read More

While typically small in size, fasteners play an essential role in the production of countless goods and products. As their name suggests, they are designed to “fasten” two or more surfaces. Not all fasteners are the same, however. Conventional screws … Read More

When installing drywall, construction companies and contractors use screws to secure the drywall panels to studs. Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for these screws to come out. Even if a screw was originally installed deep into the drywall, it may loosen … Read More

All screws are designed with external threading so that they can be driven into an object or surface. On the shaft of a typical screw, you’ll see helical grooves. Known as external threading, these grooves essentially dig material out of … Read More