How to Choosing Hex Bolts Whether it’s finish, thread or size, the specification of hex bolt will depend on your needs. Design of Hex Bolts Stainless steel Stainless steel hex bolts aren’t just strong and resistant because of their finish. The entire body of the bolt is made from stainless steel. Stainless steel is corrosion [...]
Guide to Threaded Fasteners According to SAE International, fastener experts believe upwards of 95% of all fastener failures are the result of either the wrong fastener for the job or improper installation. It’s important for those working in the engineering and construction industries to be aware of the different types of threaded fastener and be [...]
Types of Threaded Fastener Threaded fasteners are used for a multitude of applications, which means although their function is a simple one – to hold components together – there is a wide variety of designs and sizes to choose from. The most common threaded fastener types are screws, nuts, bolts and washers, although there also [...]
Hex Nuts Products Medium-Strength Steel Hex Nuts—Grade 5 These nuts are suitable for fastening most machinery and equipment. Metric Medium-Strength Steel Hex Nuts—Class 8 Class 8 nuts are comparable in strength to Class 8.8 bolts and are suitable for fastening most machinery and equipment. Metric Fine-Thread Medium-Strength Steel Hex Nuts—Class 8 Left-Hand Threaded Medium-Strength Steel [...]