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Tag Archives: Fasteners
The Beginner’s Guide to Tamper-Resistant Socket Screws
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
The Beginner’s Guide to Tap Bolts
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
What Are Self-Drilling Screws and How Do They Work?
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
Carriage Bolts vs Timber Bolts: What’s the Difference?
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
The 4 Types of Wing Nuts
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
5 Facts About Through Hardening
Have you heard of through hardening? It’s commonly used to increase the strength of metal fasteners, such as washers. Some fasteners are made of conventional stainless steel, whereas others are made of through-hardened stainless steel or other alloys. Through-hardened washers … Read More
What Are Socket Cap Screws?
When shopping for screws, you may encounter socket cap screws. They feature a head and a threaded shank. But the head of a socket cap screw features a different drive type than that of other screws. Socket Cap Screws Explained … Read More