Tag Archives: Fasteners

Screws are available in many different styles. While most feature a uniform shape consisting of a cylindrical body with exterior threading, others feature a smooth tip that extends out from the threaded body. Known as dog set screws, they are … Read More

Eye bolts offer a convenient anchoring solution. Like all bolts, they feature a threaded body known as a shank. Eye bolts are distinguished from traditional bolts, however, by their looped head. While traditional bolts feature a solid head — the … Read More

Not all socket cap screws require a standard Allen wrench to install and remove. While all feature a recessed hexagonal head, some of them are designed with a built-in security pin. Known as tamper-resistant socket screws, they are used in … Read More

There are dozens of types of bolts. While you might be familiar with anchor bolts and hex bolts, there are many other bolt types available, such as tap. Tap bolts still feature a head and threaded shank, and they are … 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

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