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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

Socket Head Screws

Socket Head Screws

With a deeper drive than flat and rounded head screws, these withstand more torque for a tighter hold

Flat Head Screws

Flat Head Screws

Fit in countersunk holes for a flush finish

12-Point Screws

12-Point Screws

12 contact points handle more torque than a hex head while a flange eliminates the need for a washer

Set Screws

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

Rounded Head Screws

Rounded Head Screws

Sit just above the surface for a low-profile finish and hold tighter than flat head screws

Shoulder Screws

Shoulder Screws

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

T-Bolts

Turn by hand for easy fastening, use as a handle, or attach as a point for straps and clamps

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

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

Coupling Nuts

Connect and extend threaded rods

Lug Nuts

Secure pneumatic wheels to axles

Easy to tighten and loosen by hand for making frequent adjustments

Socket Nuts

Install in recessed holes and tight spots where a wrench won’t fit; also known as Allen nuts

Sealing Nuts

Prevent leaks and block out contaminants with a rubber seal

Threaded Inserts

Threaded Inserts

Create new threads or repair stripped threads

Weld Nuts

Weld to metal surfaces to add permanent threads

Press-Fit Nuts

Push into drilled or punched holes to add threads to thin panels

Push Nuts

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

Threaded Rods

Anchor, connect, or hang components in a wide variety of applications

Standoffs

Threaded to separate or connect parts as well as position components in assemblies

Single-End Studs

Single-End Studs

Use the unthreaded end as a pivot point, hinge, shaft, or locator pin

Thread Adapters

Thread Adapters

Join threads of a different type, size, and gender

Taper Pins

Fit snugly into tapered holes to secure, position, and align components

Rivet Nut Tools

Rivet Nut Tools

Install rivet nuts

Material Handling

Eyebolts

Route rope through the loop or attach hooks and shackles for lifting

Turnbuckles

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

Power Transmission

Connecting Rods

Connecting Rods

Use with rod ends and swivel joints to link components in push/pull assemblies

Shock Absorber Mounting Nuts

Shock Absorber Mounting Nuts

Secure shock absorbers after threading them into mounting blocks

Lead Screws and Nuts

Lead Screws and Nuts

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

Building and Machinery Hardware

Knobs

Position, tighten, and secure fixtures and equipment

Handle Nuts

Attach to threaded shafts to quickly turn the shafts by hand

Fabricating and Machining

Drill Bushings

Fit in holes to guide drill bits and other cutting tools for precise and repeatable holes and cuts

Fluid Handling

Tube and Tube Fittings

Tube and Tube Fittings

Typically more flexible than pipe for carrying liquids and gases in short runs around equipment

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