Fasteners are used to mechanically join two or more objects together, either permanently or non-permanently. There are many different types of fastener, each with their own purpose.Fasteners can broadly be categorised as either Permanent or Non-Permanent. Permanent Fasteners, such as rivets and nails, are single-use fasteners that are designed to permanently join two materials or parts. Removing the fastener destroys it.
Types of Threaded Fastener
Bolts and Setscrews
Bolts generally have a shank beneath the head, while Setscrews are threaded all the way up to the head.
Socket Screws
These screws feature a smooth shank and an Allen head, and are fastened using an Allen key. Socket screws come with different head shapes, such as Button, Socket Cap and Countersunk.
Anchor Fasteners
Anchor bolts are designed to attach structural elements to concrete. In our industry, anchor bolts are typically used to attach steel to concrete.
Threaded rods
Threaded rods have many applications, effectively working as a pin to fasten or connect two materials together.
Eye Bolts
These bolts have a circular ring instead of a traditional head and are used to fix rope or chain to a surface.
Hex Nuts
A plain, hexagonal nut with an internal thread. These are by far the most common type of nut, and are used in numerous industries and applications.
Flat Washers
These are the most common type of washer and are used to evenly distribute the load of the bolt, screw or nut as the fastener is tightened.
Countersunk Bolt
Screws with a countersunk head are typically used in woodworking applications.
Stainless Steel | 347, 310, 303, 304/304H, 316/316L, 317/317L, 17/4PH, 410, 431,
Nitronic 50, Nitronic 60, Nimonic 80A |
Carbon Steel | 4.6, 8.8, 10.9, 12.9 |
Duplex & Super Duplex | UNS S32750, UNS S32760, UNS S31803, UNS32550, 254SMO |
Hastelloy Alloys | Hastelloy C4, Hastelloy B2, Hastelloy G30, Hastelloy B3, Hastelloy
C276, Hastelloy X, Hastelloy C22 |
Incoloy Alloys | Incoloy Alloy 20, Incoloy Alloy 800, Incoloy Alloy 800H/800HT,
Incoloy Alloy 825, Incoloy Alloy 925, Incoloy Alloy A286 |
Monel Alloys | Monel 400, Monel R405, Monel K500 |
Types | Anchor Fasteners, Stud Bolts, Hex Bolts, Threaded Rods, Socket Cap Screw, Countersunk Bolts, Hex Nut, Washers, Eye Bolts, Etc. |