Fasteners Galore

A substance used for grinding, polishing, or cleaning a hard surface

A long, thin piece of plastic, cloth, or metal that is marked with units of length (such as inches or centimeters) and that is used for measuring things

A lubricant is a substance that helps to reduce friction between surfaces in mutual contact, which ultimately reduces the heat generated when the surfaces move. It may also have the function of transmitting forces, transporting foreign particles, or heating or cooling the surfaces

Spray painting is a painting technique in which a device sprays coating material (paint, ink, varnish, etc.) through the air onto a surface. The most common types employ compressed gas�usually air�to atomize and direct the paint particles. It is typically used for covering large surfaces with an even coating of liquid.

A cable tie (also known as a hose tie, zip tie, or by the brand name Ty-Rap) is a type of fastener, for holding items together, primarily electrical cables, and wires. Because of their low cost, ease of use, and binding strength, cable ties are ubiquitous, finding use in a wide range of other applications

A tool is any instrument or simple piece of equipment that you hold in your hands and use to do a particular kind of work. For example, spades, hammers, and knives are all tools. ... You can refer to anything that you use for a particular purpose as a particular type of tool

A small flat piece of metal or other material, typically square or hexagonal, with a threaded hole through it for screwing on to a bolt as a fastener

Bolts and nuts are used for joining wood in heavy wood construction (roof trusses and rafters), fastening heavy wood structures to iron constructions, connection of parts on iron construction. The bolt consists of a cylindrical shank with a head

Any of various devices for fastening. any of various devices, as a snap or hook and eye, for holding together two objects or parts sometimes required to be separate, as two edges or flaps of a piece of clothing. a worker who fastens things together.

A short metal pin or bolt for holding together two plates of metal, its headless end being beaten out or pressed down when in place

A U-shaped bolt having both arms threaded to receive nuts and used as a fastening device

Standard: The most common and the least expensive, these blind rivets are not watertight and aren't as strong as other types of fasteners. Sealed: Similar to standard rivets, the mandrel on this rivet is completely enclosed, making it watertight

Hex bolts, or hex cap screws, are large bolts with a six-sided head (hexagonal!) ... "Unlike carriage bolts, these will have a tendency to spin as you tighten them, so you need to hold the bolt head with a wrench or a socket and tighten (or loosen) the nut with a second wrench

A self-drilling screw is a type of self-tapping screw that also features a drill point. The sharp drill point will both drill a hole and form the mating threads in a single operation

A threaded rod, also known as a stud, is a relatively long rod that is threaded on both ends; the thread may extend along the complete length of the rod. They are designed to be used in tension. Threaded rod in bar stock form is often called all-thread

A U-shaped bolt having both arms threaded to receive nuts and used as a fastening device

1 : to fasten with or as if with rivets. 2 : to upset the end or point of (something, such as a metallic pin, rod, or bolt) by beating or pressing so as to form a head. 3 : to fasten or fix firmly stood riveted by fright. 4 : to attract and hold (something, such as a person's attention) completely

Pneumatic rivet guns (also known has pneumatic hammers) operate according to a simple concept: Compressed air propels the rivet into place when the user presses the trigger. The process is incredibly quick�simply place the rivet on the end of the tool; then insert into the hole and fire

The Faithfull lazy tong or concertina style riveter, is a powerful riveting tool that can be used with only one hand without any loss of efficiency. ... This heavy-duty riveter features an aluminium alloy body with a three-jaw gripping action, steel fitments, nozzles and concertina rods with an ergonomic rear handle

Special blind rivets provide improved features compared to standard rivets. Indeed, they were conceived for better performances with specific materials (e.g. Wood, plastics, etc.) And applications (e.g. Blind holes, enlarged holes, etc.)

A short, slender, sharp-pointed metal pin with a raised helical thread running round it and a slotted head, used to join things together by being rotated so that it pierces wood or other material and is held tightly in place

Hex bolts, also called hexagon screw head bolts, hex cap bolts, hex-cap screws, or machine bolts, are a very common choice when it comes to construction and repair. ... Hexagon screw head bolts are made from a variety of materials to accommodate the wide range of applications in which hex cap bolts are used

A Coach Screw is a heavy duty screw which has a square or hexagonal head and an externally threaded cylindrical shaft that tapers to a point at the tip. They are primarily used for holding together heavy timber, fixing metal to timber and in some cases masonry or concrete

Hex bolts (six sided heads) are the industry standard for fasteners with forged heads. ... For specifications such as A307 grade B, A325 and A490 that require a heavy hex pattern, refer to dimensional tolerances for heavy hex bolts or structural bolts