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…