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When shopping for fasteners, you may come across the term “class threads.” Many screws, bolts and other types of fasteners have threads. Consisting of helical grooves or ridges, they allow fasteners to connect with each other. The tolerances of these … Continue reading →

Rivets are available in many different materials. In addition to aluminum and steel, titanium is a common material in which they are made. Featuring the atomic number 22, titanium is a silvery chemical element that’s found in Earth’s crust. It … Continue reading →

Do you know the difference between spacers and washers? They are both used in conjunction with fasteners like screws and bolts to create space. After driving a screw or bolt through a set of parts, for instance, you can use … Continue reading →

Not all nuts feature a traditional hexagonal shape. Some of them are shaped like a barrel. Known as barrel nuts or dowel nuts, they are commonly used in electronics, aerospace, construction and furniture applications. Like hexagonal nuts, barrel nuts feature … Continue reading →

When most people think of washers, they envision disc-shaped metal fasteners with a hole in the center. While most washers are, in fact, made of metal, some of them are made of elastomers, such as rubber. Rubber washers still feature … Continue reading →

You can’t ignore the thickness when shopping for washers. Washers are available in different sizes. Some of them have a wider inside diameter than others, which allows them to accommodate equally wide screws and bolts. Some washers are also thicker … Continue reading →

Aviation snips offer an easy and effective way to cut sheet metal. Also known as sheet snips, they feature a scissor-like design with a pair of blades. As you squeeze the handle, the blades will collapse while slicing through sheet … Continue reading →

Screws are often categorized according to their head. In addition to truss head and pan head, there are flange-head screws. They feature a threaded shank and a pointed end — just like most screws. Flange-head screws, however, have a unique … Continue reading →

Not all rivets are made of the same material. Some of them are made of titanium. Titanium rivets are very strong and durable, but they typically cost more than rivets made of other materials. You can also find rives made … Continue reading →