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Fastening and Joining

Rounded Head Screws

Rounded Head Screws

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

Hex Head Screws

Hex Head Screws

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

Flat Head Screws

Flat Head Screws

Fit in countersunk holes for a flush finish that won't snag on surrounding parts

Tighten and loosen by hand without the need for tools

Shoulder Screws

Shoulder Screws

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

Carriage Bolts

A smooth head provides a finished look while a square neck keeps the bolt in place when using a nut

Elevator Bolts

Create a flush joint to allow movement in tight spaces such as grain elevators and belting systems

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

Studs

Press, weld, or screw in place to add a threaded fastening point

Tapping Screws

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

Joint Clamps for Wood

Joint Clamps for Wood

Make secure joints between boards, butcher blocks, and countertops

T-Bolts

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

Oval Head Screws

Oval Head Screws

The domed top sits slightly above the surface of countersunk holes for a decorative look

Hanger Bolts

Suspend pipe and other fixtures with wire or cable ties

Square Head Screws

Square Head Screws

Turn the large flat sides with a wrench into square holes that stop further rotation

Captive Panel Screws

Captive Panel Screws

Secure panels and enclosures while still having access to them

Hold-Down Bolts

Hold-Down Bolts

Hold material under the bent head while the other end is tightened down with a nut

Wood Screws

Fasten material to wood or pieces of wood to each other

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

Tamper-Resistant Nuts

Tamper-Resistant Nuts

Hard to detach without special tools to prevent unwanted removal

Easy to tighten and loosen by hand for making frequent adjustments

Cap Nuts

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

Push-Button Nuts

Push-Button Nuts

Disengage the threads to quickly slide along threaded rods

Coupling Nuts

Connect and extend threaded rods

Square Nuts

Flat sides won’t spin in channels and square holes

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

Socket Nuts

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

Rivet Nuts

Add threads to thin panels with access from only one side; also known as blind inserts

Clip-On Nuts

Slide onto the edge of thin panels to create a fastening point

Threaded Inserts

Threaded Inserts

Create new threads or repair stripped threads

Press-Fit Nuts

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

Tube-Connecting Nuts

Tube-Connecting Nuts

Push inside tubes to join them with a threaded stud instead of welding

Dowel Nuts

Form joints in blind holes in wood

Screw-Mount Nuts

Screw-Mount Nuts

Mount with screws, rivets, and nails to add threads to a surface

Adhesive-Mount Nuts

Adhesive-Mount Nuts

Attach threads to material that’s too thin for a threaded insert

Weld Nuts

Weld to metal surfaces to add permanent threads

Snap-In Nuts

Push into square holes in thin materials to add bolts for aligning off-center parts

Push Nuts

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

Binding Barrels

Binding Barrels

Create custom low-profile fasteners with binding barrel posts, caps, and screws

Threaded Rods

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

Anchors

Secure anything from signs to heavy machinery in concrete, brick, and drywall

Standoff Caps

Create a finished look on standoffs and protect them from dirt and debris

Standoffs

Separate, position, or connect components in assemblies

Thread Adapters

Thread Adapters

Join threads of a different type, size, and gender

Quick-Release Pins

Quick-Release Pins

Fasten or remove components on equipment with a spring-loaded retaining ball

Dowel Pins

Align parts before assembly or use as a pivot, shaft, or hinge to join moving components

Taper Pins

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

Single-End Studs

Single-End Studs

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

Magnets

Attract or repel metal objects to hang, secure, or position them

Rivet Nut Tools

Rivet Nut Tools

Install rivet nuts

Anchor Installation Tools

Anchor Installation Tools

Drive with a hammer to expand and secure anchors in place

Rivet Tools

Install and remove blind, solid, hollow, and other types of rivets

Building and Machinery Hardware

T-Slotted Framing Fasteners

T-Slotted Framing Fasteners

Secure brackets and other accessories to T-slotted rails

T-Slotted Framing Structural Brackets

T-Slotted Framing Structural Brackets

Join T-slotted rail surfaces and corners to build virtually any structure

T-Slotted Framing Braces

T-Slotted Framing Braces

Reinforce joined corners of T-slotted rails for a sturdier connection than structural brackets

Strut Channel Framing and Fittings

Strut Channel Framing and Fittings

Secure fittings in the U-shaped channel to route conduit and pipe or build other structures

Knobs

Position, tighten, and secure fixtures and equipment

Cam Handles

For fast clamping, push down on the handle to draw two parts together

Indicating Knobs

Indicating Knobs

Control devices and view settings at a glance

Machine Handles

Machine Handles

Arms give you extra leverage to secure and position jigs, fixtures, and other equipment

Handle Nuts

Attach to threaded shafts to quickly turn the shafts by hand

Leveling Mount Inserts

Leveling Mount Inserts

Slip onto equipment and furniture to add threaded-stud leveling feet

Material Handling

U-Bolts

Anchor heavy pipe, tube, and conduit; stronger than routing clamps and hangers

U-Bolt Plates

Reinforce mounted U-bolts for a more secure hold

Routing Ring Bases

Routing Ring Bases

Temporarily attach routing rings to steel and iron surfaces with a magnet

Routing Rings

Suspend wire and cable by feeding it through the eyehole

Routing Clamps

Secure routed lines of pipe, tubing, and conduit

Eyebolts

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

Hoist Rings

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

Turnbuckles

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

Eye Nuts

Pair with bolts or threaded rod to lift and hang components

Rope Cleats

Temporarily secure rope

Electrical

Electrical Enclosure Fasteners

Electrical Enclosure Fasteners

Mount components to your enclosure without worrying about leaks

Fabricating and Machining

T-Slot Nuts

Combine with setup studs or bolts to mount fixtures to machine tables

Setup Studs

Secure setup clamps and fixtures to your machine table or assemble heavy machines

Fixture Clamps

Secure your workpiece to a fixture table so it won't move during machining

Toggle Clamps

Lock workpieces onto worktables or objects

Clamping Screws

Clamping Screws

Apply pressure through a flat-tipped screw to hold material in place

C-Clamps

Temporarily secure workpieces together or to a work surface

Power Transmission

Rod Ends

Use with connecting rods to support loads and control steering, tensioning, or pivoting motion

Connecting Rods

Connecting Rods

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

Precision Lead Screws and Nuts

Precision Lead Screws and Nuts

Pair with a motor for accurate starts and stops in automated motion and positioning applications

Fluid Handling

Float Rods

Connect valve bodies and floats to build or repair a float valve

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