Popular Nut Styles

Popular Nut Styles

Nuts come in all shapes and sizes and a variety of styles to suit the type of fastening and material for the application. Their only use is to fasten two pieces together, such as two sheets of metal. Interestingly, nuts are the only fastener that must be used with...
Back to Basics: What are the different types of screws?

Back to Basics: What are the different types of screws?

The short answer is “yes.” There are dozens of different types of screws designed for a wide range of uses materials. Screws can be defined by four basic parameters: driving method, head shape, thread type, and material. Let’s briefly discuss each one: Driving method...