November 15, 2024
Finished Hex Nuts & Machine Screw Nuts are Two Similar Yet Unique Styles of Nuts! If you are looking for a nut to match with bolts or machine screws, it's important to note the differences between finished hex nuts and machine screw nuts. These two styles are similar and can ...
November 01, 2024
Self-Tapping is a term that refers to a screw's ability to tap its own threads in materials such as woods, plastics and soft or thin metals. Self-tapping screws are different than self-drilling screws, which use a drill bit shaped tip to self-start in these materials. The two primary types of ...
October 17, 2024
Knurled thumb screws feature a wide, rounded head which is smooth and flat on top, with a diamond shaped pattern of indentions cut around its circumference. The roughened circumference of the head allows for easy hand loosening and tightening. Knurled thumb screws are perfect for applications where frequent adjustments are ...
October 04, 2024
Generally used with nylon screws, but offering a multitude of uses, nylon flat washers in natural (white) or black are available at Fastener SuperStore. Our nylon washers are made of 6/6 nylon and offer M80 Rockwell hardness. They have a melting point of 500° F. Nylon flat washers improve stress ...
September 04, 2024
Fastener SuperStore carries a huge selection of socket set screws in stainless steel and steel / black oxide, and in a wide variety of point styles and sizes. Our standard size selection includes the following point types: Cup Point Flat Point Half-Dog Point Cone Point Oval Point Our metric size ...
August 15, 2024
Self piercing screws, also known as metal roofing screws, are available in steel / zinc in slotted or unslotted hex washer head styles, along with several other variations. Many sizes are available with an attached bonded neoprene washer. Self piercing screws with a hex washer head and slotted drive are ...
August 06, 2024
If you need screws that can form their own matching threads in the material into which they are being driven, Thread Forming Screws are a great solution. Fastener SuperStore offers three styles of these versatile screw types. Thread Forming Screws for Plastics feature widely spaced threads and a triblobular point, ...
July 10, 2024
Have a job that requires anchoring to masonry or drywall? Fastener SuperStore offers anchors for these applications and many more! Check out the list below to see which types of anchors are used for masonry or drywall applications, and which ones can work with either material. To check out our ...
June 24, 2024
Square drive screws offer a great option when you need a strong connection between driver and screw that resists "cam-out" and slippage. The deep square socket and the 90° angles of the corners provide powerful torque and power for driving into solid materials. Fastener SuperStore offers Square Drive Style Screws ...
June 12, 2024
Technically called a "hexalobular internal" drive, and often referred to as a star or six-lobe drive, Torx® drives are a trademarked style of screw drive. Their unique internal star shape provides excellent resistance to "cam-out", a common problem involving slippage between a driver and a screw head. Fastener SuperStore offers ...
