There are many different standard fasteners in many different industries. KD Fasteners, Inc.® can be your one stop fastener store for these products. The most common are screws, bolts, nuts and washers. These items are usually shipped quickly from our vast inventory we stock in house. Most common items are shipped the same day or within 1 day from order. Our product line is very extensive to handle a variety of different mating solutions for all types of industries. Some of the industries we supply are automotive, chemical, marine, military, trucking, construction, electrical, communication, industrial manufacturing, oil industry, recreation industry, education field, and many more. We can also supply the specialty and name brand products for all your fastener needs.
Bolts
Anchor Bolts
KD Fasteners can anchor your light duty all the way to your heavy duty anchor jobs.
Learn More »Carriage Bolts
We can make any style of carriage bolt per print with the material and plating that you need.
Learn More »Elevator Bolts
Elevator Bolts come with a large diameter flat head and a square neck which keeps the head from puncturing the soft conveyor belts.
Learn More »Eye Bolts
Eye bolts are fasteners that have round loop on top and can either have machine screw or lag thread on the shaft of the bolt.
Learn More »Hanger Bolts
Hanger bolts have machine screw thread on end and lag screw thread with a gimlet point on the other side.
Learn More »Heavy Hex Bolts
KD Fasteners carries a variety of heavy hex bolts in different materials and plating options.
Learn More »Hex Bolts
Hex bolts, which consists of 6 sides on the head, come in a variety of plating and materials.
Learn More »Hook Bolts
KD Fasteners has a large selection of hook bolts in many different styles.
Learn More »J Bolts
J bolts as the name suggests, is a J shaped bolt with machine screw at the shaft and an open hook at the end.
Learn More »Lag Bolts
Lag bolts are typically used to fasten heavy timbers such as post and wood beams to either wood or concrete.
Learn More »Plow Bolts
Plow bolts are typically used in snow plows and other heavy industrial equipment.
Learn More »Rod End Bolts
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Learn More »Stadium Seat Bolts
KD Fasteners, Inc.® is a large supplier of stadium seat bolts.
Learn More »Structural Bolts
Our structural bolts come off the shelf in plain steel and hot dipped galvanized.
Learn More »Tap Bolts
Tap bolts are fully threaded hex cap screws. We carry both imports and a domestic line.
Learn More »U Bolts
U-bolts are bolts that are shaped in the letter U.
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We offer everything from off the shelf hex cap screws, tap bolts, and lag bolts to special make items.
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Cap Nuts
Cap nuts are hex nuts with a domed cap on top.
Learn More »Coupling Nuts
Coupling nuts are hex shaped nuts that are usually used to join to external threaded fasteners together.
Learn More »Flange-Serrated Nuts
Serrated flange nuts are a hex nut with a non-spinning washer attached at the bottom.
Learn More »Hex Machine Screw Nuts
Similar to a finished hex nut but they come in smaller sizes.
Learn More »Hex Nuts
Finished hex nuts are a 6 sided nut with threads in the middle that are meant to mate with a threaded bolt with similar threads.
Learn More »Hex Slotted Nuts
KD Fasteners can turn any hex nut as a slotted hex nut as a secondary operation.
Learn More »Metal & Nylon Lock Nuts
Primarily used for when you need a nut to resist loosening when vibration or torque is present.
Learn More »Non-Serrated Flange Nuts
Similar to serrated flange nuts, non-serrated flange nuts are a hex nut with a non-spinning washer attached at the bottom.
Learn More »Thumb Nuts
Thumb nuts are circular shaped nuts with usually knurls on the side in order to easily tighten without tools.
Learn More »Weld Nuts
KD Fasteners also supplies the weld nuts to go along with your weld screws.
Learn More »Heavy Hex Nuts
Heavy hex nut coatings include zinc, zinc yellow and hot dipped galvanized.
Learn More »Wing Nuts
Wing nuts are a type of nut that has a metal wing on each side that allows the nut to be tightened with your hands.
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KD Fasteners, Inc.® supplies a wide range of nuts. We offer nuts in inch and metric. Our line also includes domestic and import nuts as well.
Learn More »Rivets
Blind Rivets
KD Fasteners is a full service fastener supplier of rivets. Our stock also includes a variety of rivet nuts and the tools you need to install the rivets.
Learn More »Countersunk Rivets
KD Fasteners offers a full line of countersunk rivets for all of your rivet needs.
Learn More »Semi-Tubular Rivets
Similar to solid rivets, semi-tubular rivets have a partial hole at the tip of the rivet which allows for less force to be used when installing the rivet.
Learn More »Solid Rivets
One of the first fasteners invented, solid rivets have been in use since the Bronze Age. At KD Fasteners, we can supply the solid rivets you are looking for.
Learn More »Structural Rivets
KD Fasteners supplies structural rivets in steel, aluminum and in stainless steel.
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KD Fasteners, Inc.® is a full service supply company of all your rivet needs. We carry blind rivets, semi-tubular rivets, and solid rivets.
Learn More »Screws
Concrete Screws
KD Fasteners supplies a wide range of concrete fasteners for all of your fastener needs.
Learn More »Deck Screws
Decking screws typically come with a flat bugle head and can come either with a phillips or square recess drive.
Learn More »Hex Cap Screws
Hex cap screws which consists of 6 sides on the head, come in a variety of plating and materials.
Learn More »Machine Screws
From a small diameter to a large diameter threaded bolt that is meant to mate with either a nut or a pre-threaded hole.
Learn More »Self-Drilling Screws
Working on the same principle as drill bits and cutting tools, self drilling screws allow you to drill into materials such as wood or steel with pre drilling holes.
Learn More »Self-Tapping Screws
A self tapping screw is a screw that can form its own hole while it’s being driven into a material.
Learn More »Sheet Metal Screws
Sheet metal screws have sharp threads and a sharp point that can be used in plastic, wood and steel.
Learn More »Sems Screws
Sems screws are machine screws that can have one or more flat or lock washer under the head already assembled.
Learn More »Set Screws
Set screws typically come headless with just a drive on top.
Learn More »Shoulder Socket Screws
Socket shoulder bolts or also known as stripper bolts have a round head with a socket drive on top with a shoulder that runs almost the entire length with a small threaded blunt point at the end.
Learn More »Socket Cap Screws
KD Fasteners is your one stop source for socket head cap screws.
Learn More »Tapping Screws
A tapping screw is a screw that can form its own hole while it’s being driven into a material.
Learn More »Thread Cutting Screws
Thread cutting fasteners have spaced threads on the shaft and a blunt tapered point at the end.
Learn More »Thread Forming Screws
Thread forming screws are screws that can be either drilled directly in or can use a pilot hole to attach materials such as plastic and metal.
Learn More »Thumb Screws
Thumb screws are machine screws that you can use to tighten without tools.
Learn More »Weld Screws
KD fasteners offers a wide variety of weld screws and studs. We offer them in steel and stainless steel.
Learn More »Wood Screws
KD Fasteners offers a full assortment of wood screws in many styles. We also have the ability to make wood screws per your print.
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We are a full fastener supplier of screws. KD Fasteners, Inc.® handles a large variety of screws.
Learn More »Washers
Beveled Washers
Beveled washers can come square or circular, one side comes on an oblique angle in order to be used with beams or channels that do not run parallel.
Learn More »Flange Washers
Flange washers are washers with a raised up inside diameter with a flange base.
Learn More »Flat Washers
From standard flat washers to machine screw washers to toothed lock washers, we can supply the washers you are looking for.
Learn More »Hardened Washers
We offer both domestic and import hardened flat washers. We also carry them in standard and metric sizes.
Learn More »Plastic Washers
KD Fasteners has an assortment of plastic washers in a wide range of sizes and plastic materials.
Learn More »Shoulder Washers
Shoulder washers slightly distort under stress to partially seal and secure the assembled items.
Learn More »Lock Washers
We carry split lock washers, internal tooth lock washers, external tooth lock washers, external/internal tooth lock washers and high collar lock washers.
Learn More »Special Washers
When a standard off the shelf will not work for your application, we can supply the washer per your exact dimensions.
Learn More »Spring Washers
Spring washers are any type of washer that can be slightly compressed to help hold a screw or bolt in place.
Learn More »Wave Washers
Wave washers can be used as cushion springs or spacers on a shaft.
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KD Fasteners, Inc.® carries a wide variety of washers. With standard flat washers, machine screw washers, and toothed lock washers, we can supply the washers you are looking for.
Learn More »Pins
Dowel Pins
Dowel pins are smooth cylinder pins that are made with tight tolerances to insure precision.
Learn More »Spring Pins/Roll Pins
Slotted spring pins are headless cylinder shaped tube with a slot that runs down the middle of the pin.
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KD Fasteners, Inc.® has a wide selection of pins in many different styles. Our pin stock includes inch and metric styles. We also carry pins that are USA made as well as import.
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Types of Nuts and Bolts
Fasteners come in many different forms. To make it easy for you, we’ve compiled the data below as a guide for figuring out what each fastener is called. Scroll down to learn about many different types of nuts, bolts and screws!*
*Note: Bolts are fasteners that require a nut or pre-tapped hole to be installed. Screws use their threads to provide their own holding power. The terms in the industry are commonly mixed so sometimes you will see something that is called a screw or a bolt that is actually the opposite. Example: Lag Bolts and Lag Screws are the same thing. We have broken them down according to their true definition.
Select a category below to view a picture and information on that type of fastener.
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Types of Bolts
Carriage BoltsAlso known as a “coach” bolt, has a domed or countersunk head. The square section under the head grips into the part being fastened preventing the bolt from turning when the nut is tightened. |
Hex Head BoltsHex tap bolts, hex cap screws, trim head hex cap screws, and hex serrated flange bolts fall under this category. They share a hexagonal head and are driven with a wrench. Referred to as both bolts and screws. |
Machine ScrewsA machine screw is a screw or bolt with a flat point. Available in a variety of drive types and heads, they fit a wide variety of applications. Often driven into tapped holes. Used with nuts and washers, also known as “stove bolts” or “stovers”. |
Shoulder BoltsShoulder bolts (also known as shoulder screws or stripper bolts) are machine screws with a shoulder between the thread of the screw and the head of the part. Once installed, the non-threaded portion extends out of the surface of the application site, allowing the bolts to act as dowels or shafts for moving parts. They can be installed by hand or with a socket (Allen) driver. |
Socket Cap ScrewsSocket cap screws are available in button socket, button flange socket head, flat socket, and socket cap. Driven with a socket wrench or a hex Allen key. The term socket head cap screw typically refers to a type of threaded fastener whose head diameter is nominally 1.5 times or more than that of the screw shank diameter. |
Socket Set 'Grub' ScrewsSet screws are most often headless (aka blind), meaning that the screw is fully threaded and has no head. A blind set screw, known in UK as a grub screw, is almost always driven with an internal wrenching drive, such as a hex Allen key. Socket set screws are installed in threaded holes or inserts. |
Square Head BoltsSquare Head Bolts are similar to hex cap screws but with a 4-sided head. This head style allows for a wrench to grip more easily onto the head of the bolt. The head also provides a larger gripping area as compared to a standard 6-sided hexagonal head. |
Types of Screws
Deck ScrewsOur deck screws feature a type 17 point (notched point at the tip) to aid in chip removal during thread cutting which allows for an easy installation in wood and composite deck materials. A bugle head and square drive help to eliminate the stripping effect sometimes experienced with other types of drives. |
Hex Lag ScrewsLag screws, also called lag bolts, are large wood screws. The head is external hex and are driven with a wrench. Used for lag together lumber for framing, machinery to wood floors, and other heavy duty applications. |
Self-Drilling ScrewsSelf-drilling screws have a sheet metal thread with a self-driller cutting (TEK) point to pierce through 20 to 14 gauge metals. The higher the TEK number, the larger the drill point to pierce heavier gauge metals. |
Sheet Metal ScrewsSheet metal screws (SMS) have sharp cutting threads that cut into sheet metal, plastic or wood. They have a fully threaded shank and sometimes have a notched point at the tip to aid in chip removal during thread cutting. |
Wood ScrewsWood screws are partially threaded with large cutting threads and a smooth shank. They are designed to slide through the top piece of wood and tightly pull all boards together. |
Types of Nuts
Cap NutsThe cap nut, also known as the acorn nut, gets its name from its shape. The nut has a domed top to prevent contact with the external thread. | |
Castle NutsUsed with cotter pins to prevent loosening, a castellated nut, also called a castle or slotted nut, is a not with slots cut into the top. Used in low-torque applications such as holding a wheel bearing in place. | |
Coupling NutsA coupling nut is a threaded fastener used for joining two male threads, most commonly threaded rod. The outside of the fastener is a hex so it can be driven with a wrench. | |
Flange Serrated NutsA flange nut is a nut that has a wide flange at one end which acts as an integrated washer that does not move or spin. The serrated flange distributes the pressure of the nut over the part being secured and creates a locking action to prevent loosening. | |
Hex Finish NutsHex finish nuts are used for fastening to a hex cap screw, socket cap screw or bolt. The most common nuts, hex finish nuts are hex shaped with internal threads and driven with a wrench. | |
Hex Jam NutsA jam nut is often used when a nut needs to be locked in place without clamping to another object. Hex jam nuts are hex shaped with internal threads, but they are thinner than hex finish nuts. | |
Heavy Hex NutsLarger, heavier, and thicker than a standard hex nut. Heavy hex nuts are hex shaped, internally threaded, and driven with a wrench. Often used with hex cap screws and carriage bolts. | |
Hex Machine NutsA machine nut is hex shaped with internal threads. Smaller than a hex jam or hex finish nut, they are used with machine screws under 1/4' diameter. | |
Hex Machine Nuts Small PatternA machine nut is hex shaped with internal threads. Smaller than a hex jam or hex finish nut, they are used with machine screws under 1/4' diameter. | |
Keps-K Lock NutsAlso known as a keps nut, a k-nut or a washer nut, a keps-k lock nut has an attached free spinning lock washer. Keps nuts are designed to make assembly more convenient. | |
Knurled Thumb NutsA knurled head thumb nut or thumb nut has a knurled outside surface rather than a hex, which facilitates tightening by hand. Often used in decorative finishes or applications. | |
Nylon Hex Jam NutsA low-profile lock nut is hex shaped, internally threaded with a nylon insert. The nylon material prevents loosening from vibration and cross threads to stop the nut from backing off of the fastener. | |
Nylon Insert Lock NutsA nylon insert lock nut is hex shaped, internally threaded with a nylon insert. The nylon material prevents loosening from vibration and cross threads to stop the nut from backing off of the fastener. | |
Prevailing Torque Lock Nuts (Stover)Commonly known as stover nuts, prevailing torque lock nuts have chamfered corners and a conical top. The distortion in the top threads resists loosening from vibration. Also called one-way nuts, they can only be installed one way and are often used in high temperature application because they are all metal with no nylon insert. | |
Slotted Hex NutsSlotted hex nuts are nuts with portions cut out designed to be used with a cotter ping to create a locking mechanism. These nuts are similar to a castle nut but have a lower profile which sometimes makes them a better option. | |
Square NutsA four-sided nut that may be flat or beveled on top. Square nuts provide a greater surface contact area which provides more resistance to loosening. Typically mated with square head bolts. | |
Structural Heavy Hex NutsStructural hex nuts are comparable to finish nuts but are made to be thicker and much stronger. They are typically used in steel to steel structural connections. | |
T-NutsA t-nut or tee nut is used to fasten wood, particle or composite board leaving a flush surface. A long thin body with a flange at one end resembles a T in profile. T-nuts often have 3 or 4 prongs that sink into the surface providing better retention. | |
Break Away or Shear NutsShear nuts are cone nuts with a hexagonal gripping point. They are designed with an intentional flaw to snap the hexagonal head off once the maximum torque is reached. Leaving behind a protective cone nut that cannot be easily removed. | |
Tri-Groove NutsTri-groove security nuts have a tapered diameter making them difficult to grip with grabbing devices such as adjustable wrenches or pliers. These nuts require a special unconventional gripping device to install them making them more secure than a typical nut. | |
Wing NutsWing nuts are threaded nuts with wings on each side of the body allowing for manual turning and installation. Easy hand assembly and used when the nut needs to be removed often. |
Types of Washers
Backup Rivet WashersRivet backup washers are used to create a larger install diameter giving the rivet a better hold and more support. Backup washers can help to prevent pull-through of a rivet. | |
Belleville Conical WashersBelleville conical washers are a type of washer that adds extra tension to a fastener assembly. They are commonly used in stacks to increase the load, deflection or both to an assembly depending on the stack. These washers can be considered lock washers because they add tension and absorb vibration to an assembly. | |
Dock WashersDock washers are heavy duty washers, often used to build docks. Also used in heavy duty construction where a thick washer is needed, dock washers are similar to fender washers with a small inside diameter hole. | |
Fender WashersFender washers are round washers with a small inside diameter hole. Fender washers are used to prevent pull-through and provide a greater bearing surface under the fastener. | |
Fender Washers - Extra ThickFender washers are round washers with a small inside diameter hole. Extra thick fender washers are thicker than standard fender washers and are used to prevent pull-through and provide a greater bearing surface under the fastener. | |
Finishing Cup WashersFinishing cup washers form a cup for the head of the screw or fastener to fit in, creating a finish flush with the top of the head. Used for finishing, cup washers are shaped like a cup. | |
Flat WashersFlat washers are round outer diameter thin plates with a center hole punched to the size of the bolt or screw. Flat washers are used to distribute loads of threaded bolts, screws and nuts evenly as the fastener is tightened. | |
Flat Washers - Extra ThickExtra thick flat washers thicker than standard flat washers. These washers are round outer diameter thin plates with a center hole punched to the size of the bolt or screw. Flat washers are used to distribute loads of threaded bolts, screws and nuts evenly as the fastener is tightened. | |
Flat Washers - Military StandardMilitary standard (MS) flat washers go through extensive inspection for chemical, physical and dimensional qualities. MS washers must meet specific inner diameter and outer diameter specifications. | |
Flat Washers - 900 SeriesFlat washers in the 900 series are round and thinner than a standard flat washer with a smaller inside and outside diameter. | |
Lock Washers - Split RingSplit ring lock washers are used to prevent nuts, bolts and screws from vibrating loose. These washers are rings which are split at one point and bent into a helical shape. | |
Lock Washers - High CollarHigh collar lock washers are designed to fit under the head of a socket cap screw. Split ring lock washers are used to prevent nuts, bolts and screws from vibrating loose. These washers are rings which are split at one point and bent into a helical shape. | |
Lock Washers - External ToothExternal tooth lock washers are used for locking and tension. Round washers with teeth on the outside, used for maximum holding power. Must be used with fasteners with adequate head diameter. | |
Lock Washers - Internal ToothInternal tooth lock washers are used for locking and tension. A round washer with internal teeth, designed to prevent a nut or screw head from loosening with the strut action created by the teeth. | |
NAS WashersNAS washers are round washers with a smaller inner and outer diameter. Often used in military applications because of the strict measurement specifications. | |
Neoprene EPDM WashersRound washers that are slightly beveled with a neoprene lining. Often used with sharp point and self-drilling TEK screws to make a watertight seal around the screw or metal roofing or siding. | |
Structural WashersStructural washers are thick and strong, built for heavy duty applications such as construction. These washers can be found in steel beams and girder fastener assemblies. | |
Square WashersSquare washers are square in shape and may be flat on both sides or flat on one side and beveled on one side. Often used with square head bolts, square washers prevent pull through and provide a larger surface area and greater hold than standard round flat washers. |
Types of Rivets
POP Rivets (Open End)POP Rivets, also known as blind rivets, are used to connect two pieces of material in quick, efficient way. POP Rivets are tubular, comprised of a hat and mandrel; the length of the mandrel is snapped off when installed. | |
Closed End POP Rivets (Sealed)Closed End Rivets differ from a standard blind pop rivet in that they feature a closed end which creates a watertight seal. | |
Large Flange POP RivetsLarge flange, also called Oversize, pop rivets have a larger washer on the hat than standard POP Rivets. Also known as blind rivets, they are used to connect two pieces of material in quick, efficient way. Large flange POP Rivets are tubular, comprised of a hat and mandrel; the length of the mandrel is snapped off when installed. | |
Countersunk POP RivetsCountersunk, also call Flat, POP Rivets, are used to connect two pieces of material in quick, efficient way. The hat of the rivet is almost inverted, with a 120-degree countersink in the integrated washer. POP Rivets are tubular, comprised of a hat and mandrel; the length of the mandrel is snapped off when installed. | |
Colored RivetsColored rivets are open end pop rivets. Colored rivets have a hat that has been painted wither brown, black or white. These colors are used either to hide rivets and create a finished look or to make them extra visual by using the opposing color from the installation material. | |
Multi-Grip RivetsMulti-grip rivets are often used to substitute conventional rivets where the thickness of installation materials can vary. The rivet simply expands to the size(within its range) and holds the two materials together. | |
Structural RivetsStructural rivets are used to create a stronger assembly than standard stainless-steel pop rivets. They generate an intense amount of force and require a different tool to apply than a regular rivet. | |
Tri-Fold RivetsTri-Fold rivets, also called exploding rivets, have three cuts in the hat that cause the hat to fold outward when installed into three distinct wings. A tri-groove rivet has better strength and holding power than standard pop rivets. |
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Types of Concrete Anchors
Acoustical Wedge AnchorsMasonry acoustical wedge anchors are used to anchor and secured suspended wire to solid or hollow masonry materials. The fastener is inserted into the pre-drilled hole and then struck with a hammer which extends the wedge to hold the anchor in place. | |
Drop In AnchorsDrop in anchors are internally threaded anchors that are commonly installed overhead and flush with the surface of the concrete. These anchors are commonly used to create handrails, lighting fixtures and many other fixtures. They require a setting tool for installation. | |
Double Expansion Shield AnchorsDouble expansion shield anchors are made for installing in softer materials or those of questionable quality. Their entire length expands in the hole to create a very secure hold. This expansion maximizes friction and hold on the installation material. | |
Hammer Drive Pin AnchorsThese anchors are used for lighter loads than other types of concrete anchors. Drive pins attach fixtures to masonry materials. A hammer is driven into the exposed head of the drive pin. This expands the base inside of the masonry material creating a hold. | |
Kaptoggle Hollow Wall AnchorsKaptoggle hollow wall anchors are installed through a hole in walls or block. Then a machine screw is screwed into the provided threading resulting in a secure hold. Kaptoggle wall anchors are proven to have better holding power than conventional types of hollow wall fasteners. | |
Lag Shield Expansion AnchorsThese anchors are shielded expansion anchors used to hold lag screws. They expand outwards as lag screws are driven into them. This expansion presses against the installation surface creating a tight, secure hold. They also have a very precise internal threading to allow the installation lag bolt to turn easily. | |
Machine Screw AnchorsMachine screw anchors are installed into masonry materials in a pre-drilled hole. Once placed inside the hole, a machine screw is threaded into the anchor and tightened. As the machine screw is tightened, a coned portion is pulled into the sleeve causing it to deform. This deformation of the sleeve results in a tight wedge inside the hole that cannot be easily removed. | |
Masonry ScrewsConcrete masonry anchors, also known as Tapcons, cut threads into concrete, brick or block when installed. Extended corrosion protection is gained from the blue climaseal coating. No hole spotting or inserts required. | |
Plastic Toggle AnchorsPlastic toggle anchors are used in hollow wall or cinder block to create a fastening point for sheet metal screws. These anchors have legs that fold to enter a pre-drilled hole that expand when a screw is driven into them. Once the legs are fully expanded, the toggle anchor is securely in place. | |
Sammys ScrewsSammy Screws are used with threaded rod and save time by drilling into masonry materials. They have a female threaded portion to accept the threaded rod into it. Sammys are installed either vertically or horizontally and are commonly used due to their lower installation costs, flexibility and ease of use. | |
Sleeve AnchorsConcrete masonry sleeve anchors consist of a threaded stud with an outwardly flared cone-shaped end, with a nut and a washer on the end. Tightening of the nut pulls the stud end into the expander sleeve, wedging it outwards and locking the anchor into the base material. Made for hollow concrete applications (ex. cinderblocks). | |
Toggle Wing Hollow Wall AnchorsToggle Wings are used in situations when installing through a material. The wing can be bent in half and pushed through the material. Once it is all the way through the material it expands and can be screwed into to hold things in place against the rear side of the material. | |
Wedge AnchorsConcrete masonry wedge anchors are used to anchor and secure material and equipment to solid concrete masonry surfaces (ex. concrete slabs). Comprised of an anchor, a nut and a washer. Used to fasten concrete to equipment, materials, generators, motors, pumps, pipe, strut, plastics and wood. |
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Inserts
Machined Slotted End Flange Rivet Bushings
Dowel PinsDowel pins are manufactured on pneumatic dowel equipment and come in pre-cut lengths and diameters. They are cylindrical with slightly beveled ends. Used in many applications and industries such as aerospace, joint reinforcement, shelf support, furniture building, and hobbyists use them to build toys and models. |
Helicoil Threaded InsertsHelicoil inserts are precision formed screw thread coils worked into a diamond shape and wound into a spiral coil which is installed into helicoil tapped holes. They provide permanent conventional 60-degree internal screw threads. Helicoil inserts are larger in diameter prior to installation, during installation the inserting tool applies torque to the tang reducing the diameter of the leading coil permitting it to enter the tapped thread. Helicoil inserts are measured in installed length. |
E-Z Lok Threaded InsertsUnlike helicoil inserts which require a special drill, E-Z Lok threaded inserts for metal are installed using standard tools. Drill the appropriately sized hole with a standard drill, tap the hole with the matching size tap and turn the insert to install. Stainless Steel Threaded Inserts are used for metal applications, and Brass Threaded Inserts are used for wood and soft material applications. |
KeystockKeystock is a solid rectangular shaped solid barstock. It is often formed or machined into a machine key, Keystock usually serves as a wedge or locking device in shaft keyways once it has been formed into the proper shape. |
Threaded RodA threaded rod is threaded with no head, available in many grades and materials. Often referred to as redi-rod, fully threaded rod and ATR, threaded rod is used for fastening anything from an anchor bolt, to suspending electrical or plumbing equipment from a ceiling. Often used in drop ceiling application. |
Unthreaded RodUnthreaded rod, also called round rod, is used in framework, shafts, braces, supports and axles. |
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Retaining Rings
Bowed-E Retaining RingsExternal Bowed E radially assembled Rotor Clips or retaining rings are designed to be installed into a groove on a shaft. Once snapped into a groove, these clips exert a force or –preload on retained parts, in order to compensate for accumulated tolerances. Externally bowed are radially installed. |
E-Style Retaining RingsExternal E Radially assembled Rotor Clips or retaining rings are the most popular and widely used style of radial retaining ring. They are called “e” rings because of the three prongs on the inside of the shaft which make contact with the bottom of a groove on a shaft to create a shoulder for effective assembly retention. |
External Shaft Retaining RingsAxially installed External Rotor Clips or retaining rings are designed to be installed into a groove or shaft. Once installed in a groove on a shaft, a portion of these retaining rings protrude from the groove in order to create a shoulder to keep an assembly. |
Internal Housing Retaining RingsAxially installed Internal Rotor Clips or retaining rings are designed to be installed into a groove on a shaft. Once installed in a bore or housing, a portion of these retaining rings protrude from the groove in order to create a shoulder to keep an assembly. |
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Machined Slotted End Flange Rivet Screws
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