Fasteners: The Ultimate Resource

Nuts, bolts, pins, screws and other such fasteners are the most important part of any project. Whether you are inventing something new or repairing an old machine you will need some form of fastener to hold things together. There are numerous types of fasteners available in market but all of them have different purposes and uses. Choice of the fasteners depends entirely on the nature of the project. It would be utterly useless to use a bolt where a nut would be more effective. If you do not make the choice wisely your project will be sure to collapse.

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Attributes of a Fastener:

There are few attributes of fasteners that you need to understand before you decide which type of fastener will be most suited for your project. Here are the attributes that will help you in making the decision more easily.

  • Type
  • Material
  • Diameter
  • Length
  • Thread count

Types of Fasteners:

Given below are few types of fasteners that you can easily find in the market. You can also find them easily on the internet through websites that specialize in these kinds of industrial, commercial and domestic fasteners. These screws can be bought in the multiples of 10.

Slotted Flat Head Wood Screws:

These wood screws are available in Philip or slotted drive which comes in various types of head types. These head types include flat, round or oval head. These fasteners are made from zinc plated steel to ensure the longer lifespan of the screw drive.

Philips Head Drywall Screws:

If you are interested in a Philip or square recess drive then drywall screws are meant for your project. There are two versions of trim heads of drywall screws available in market which includes one with the square recess drive and the other with Philip drive. Amongst all those available the Philip head with a sharp point and coarse threads is most commonly demanded although you can also get high-low thread or fine threads as easily.

Square Recess Particle Board Screws:

These screws come in a phosphate finish and are mostly available in Philips heads

Philips Head Deck Screws:

If you are looking for a square recess or Philip drive screw then deck screws will prove to be ideal for your project. If you are thinking about the differences between the two drives then you do not need to worry since both have sharp points and coarse threads. If you are working on a project that involves usage of exterior wood then you might also consider using coarse thread which is available in 18-8 stainless steel.

Philip Pan Head Farming Screws:

This is the type of screw that is made from hardened steel and has a phosphate finish. It is available in three types of heads including the following:

    • Philip drive pan head with fine thread and sharp point.

    • Philip drive with self drilling and special pan head.

    • Framing screw with self drilling point and wafer head reamer.

Full Or Partial Thread Dowel Screws:

These are zinc plated screws made from steel. There are two versions of this screw available in market. In one the threads appear to be close to each other with no space between them while in the other one although the threads are close to each other but there is a space between these threads in the centre of the screw. This space makes it appear as if the screw have got two sets of threads on either ends.

Full Or Partial Thread Hanger Bolts:

These bolts are available in two types i.e. steel and stainless steel. It has got machine screw at one side and wood screw thread on the other side. There are two types of hanger bolts: one with full threads with no space in the machine screw and the wood screw while the other one have a little blank area between the two screw types.

Hex Head Lag Screw:

These zinc plate steel are hot dipped galvanized and made from either steel or stainless steel. These are usually meant to join concrete and wood due to which it has a wood screw thread type.

Lag Screw Shield Powers Fasteners:

These types of screws have got wood screw threads and made from steel which is zinc plated. These are typically meant to hold concrete and wood together.

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