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Fastening and Joining

Hex Head Screws

Hex Head Screws

Used with nuts to create a stronger joint than flat and rounded screws

Tapping Screws

Fasten a range of materials together without needing to tap the hole first

Fastener Assortments

Fastener Assortments

Stay prepared by keeping fasteners in common sizes and materials on hand

Wood Screws

Fasten material to wood or pieces of wood to each other

Shoulder Screws

Shoulder Screws

Rotate parts around the cylinder under the head to guide and align them during installation

Joint Clamps for Wood

Joint Clamps for Wood

Make secure joints between boards, butcher blocks, and countertops

Set Screws

Exert pressure at the tip to hold parts in place, unlike screws that hold material together with threads

Tighten and loosen by hand without the need for tools

Hex Nuts

Handle most general fastening needs

Locknuts

Hold fasteners in place to prevent loosening from vibration

Flange Nuts

The flange distributes pressure, so you don't need a washer

Panel Nuts

Extremely thin for tight spots such as electrical panels; also known as dress nuts

Coupling Nuts

Connect and extend threaded rods

Cap Nuts

Cover and protect threads while adding a finished look; also known as acorn nuts

Tamper-Resistant Nuts

Tamper-Resistant Nuts

Hard to detach without special tools to prevent unwanted removal

Split Nuts

Swivel to attach at any point on a threaded rod for quick installation

Sealing Nuts

Prevent leaks and block out contaminants with a rubber seal

Push-Button Nuts

Push-Button Nuts

Disengage the threads to quickly slide along threaded rods

Easy to tighten and loosen by hand for making frequent adjustments

Thread Adapters

Thread Adapters

Join threads of a different type, size, and gender

Push Nuts

Press onto threads for a light duty hold that’s faster to install than typical nuts

Anchors

Secure structural joints in concrete, brick, and other building materials

Power Transmission

Lead Screws and Nuts

Lead Screws and Nuts

Components travel along a screw with broad, square threads to clamp and lift heavy loads

Fabricating and Machining

Clamps

Hold workpieces securely in place

Material Handling

Turnbuckles

Twist the body or end fittings to adjust the length and tension of attached rope and chain

Hoist Rings

Pivot to resist stress that would bend or break an eyebolt when lifting at an angle

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