Tag Archives: Fasteners

Self-tapping screws are undoubtedly convenient. Unlike conventional screws, they don’t require the use of a pilot hole. You can drive self-tapping screws directly into objects while allowing them to tap their own hole. There are different types of self-tapping screws, … Read More

Not all bolts have a protruding head. Some of them are designed so that the head remains flush with the surface in which they are installed. Plow bolts fall under this category. Plow bolts still have a head, but it … Read More

When connecting two or more objects with threaded fasteners, you may want to use washers. Washers won’t hold the objects together. They will, however, distribute the load of the fasteners across a large surface area so that the objects are … Read More

Washers are commonly used to protect parts from damage. They work by distributing the load of a threaded fastener. Driving a treaded fasteners directly into a part may damage it. With a washer, the fastener’s load will be evenly distributed … Read More

Have you heard of T-slot nuts? While they feature a threaded hole, they don’t share the same shape and design as traditional nuts. Rather, T-slot nuts are shaped like the letter T. This allows them to set inside of T-slots. … Read More

There are different solutions available to temporarily join multiple parts. You can use a threaded fastener, for instance. The problem with threaded fasteners, though, is that they are oftentimes difficult to remove. If the parts require frequent joining and separation, … 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