Favorite Fasteners Roundup 2.0
It’s time for another Favorite Fasteners Roundup (version 2.0 – see version 1.0 here.)
This week, we are rounding up five more favorite fastener spotlights. Click on the links to learn more about each of these types of fasteners.
Sheet Metal Screws
These fully-threaded screws with a pointed end are used in sheet metal applications. Another name for sheet metal screws is “self-tapping” screws.
Hex and 6-lobe drive bolts
Both hex drives and 6-lobe (or hexalobular) drives provide means of torqueing bolts and screws into place. A 6-lobe drive is specifically designed to increase torque transfer. They are very popular in the automotive and electronics industries. Hex drives, or Allen drives, provide a user-friendly alternative. As such, they are very common in the furniture industry.
Shoulder Bolts
A shoulder bolt is a headed fastener with external threads on the end and an unthreaded shaft between the head and the threads. They are used in a wide variety of industries, including automotive, for brakes and clutches; aviation, for securing landing gear systems and fuel tanks; and other industries, such as furniture, medical equipment, and construction.
Hex Head Bolts
Like any bolt, hex head bolts secure objects with a nut. The hex head allows for greater torque than circular headed screws. They are popular in the construction industry because their mechanical properties are critical.
Double-End Studs
Double-end studs are threaded on both ends with an unthreaded section in the middle. Like typical studs, they do not have heads, though they may have hex or collar in the middle.
