Fastener Families

Screws

14 type(s)

A screw is an externally threaded fastener that forms or cuts its own mating thread, or mates with a…

Bolts

20 type(s)

A bolt is an externally threaded fastener designed to pass through unthreaded holes and mate with a …

Nuts

19 type(s)

A nut is an internally threaded fastener that mates with a bolt or screw to clamp parts together. Mo…

Washers

13 type(s)

A washer is a thin, usually flat or spring-shaped plate with a hole. Washers distribute fastener loa…

Rivets

7 type(s)

A rivet is a permanent fastener installed by deforming one end after insertion, creating a second he…

Anchors

14 type(s)

An anchor fastens an object to a base material that cannot hold a thread on its own, such as concret…

Threaded Inserts

6 type(s)

A threaded insert is a bushing or coil installed into a pre-drilled hole to provide a strong, reusab…

Pins

8 type(s)

Pins are unthreaded cylindrical fasteners used to locate, pivot, or retain parts — dowel pins, cotte…

Studs & Rods

6 type(s)

Studs and threaded rods are headless, externally threaded bars used for hanging, bracing, anchoring,…

Retaining Rings & Clips

6 type(s)

Retaining rings and clips are spring-steel rings that seat in a machined groove to keep parts in pla…

Standoffs & Spacers

5 type(s)

Standoffs and spacers hold two parts a precise, fixed distance apart — used everywhere from circuit …

Nails & Construction Fasteners

12 type(s)

A nail is a driven fastener — a pointed metal pin set by hammer or nail gun that holds by friction b…