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 [...]
Coach Bolt vs Coach Screw Coach bolt & coach screw sound like they are very similar, but they are very different types of fastener used for difference applications. Here we look at the key differences between the two, and the different applications that they are used in. What is a coach bolt? A coach bolt, [...]