May 08, 2018
Fastener SuperStore carries two types of countersunk washers: Countersunk Finishing Washers and Countersunk External Tooth Lock Washers . Countersunk finishing washers are designed to accommodate the heads of countersunk style screws, such as standard flat head and oval head screws. They provide additional bearing surface on the material being fastened ...
April 25, 2018
Many metric sized fasteners do not have equivalent imperial / standard sizes. Anything with machine screw threads (parts that must fit an equivalent nut or hole) can't be equated to standard US sized fasteners. Nuts can also not be crossed with standard sizes, as there is no equivalency in thread ...
March 27, 2018
Fastener SuperStore now carries bonded neoprene sealing washers in steel with a galvanized finish, and in 18-8 stainless steel. These parts feature a conically shaped metal washer, with a neoprene (synthetic rubber) washer bonded to the bottom side. The neoprene side has a slightly smaller inner and outer diameter which ...
March 14, 2018
In the Socket section of the Fastener SuperStore website, you can find five styles of standard Set Screws and two styles of metric Set Screws. Our Set Screws are internally hex driven using a hex key / allen wrench. Fully threaded, these parts are used to hold an outer component, ...
February 21, 2018
Fastener SuperStore carries a wide array of Acorn, or Cap, Nuts. This style of nut can be used to create a decorative look, or for safety reasons by covering the exposed tip of a screw coming through a hole. Standard Low Crown Acorn Nuts are the most common style. We ...
January 23, 2018
Double lead threads and a diamond-shaped nail point allow Concrete Screws to self start in materials such as concrete, stone and brick. C ase hardened steel, along with high-low threads featuring notches cut into the high threads, help these screws cut deep into these hard materials. At Fastener SuperStore, we ...
January 12, 2018
At Fastener SuperStore, we carry four styles of lock washers. Here's a quick look at each of these options. External Tooth Lock Washers feature twisted prongs, or teeth, on the outside of the washer. Since the external teeth provide a larger radius than other types of lock washers, these are ...
January 01, 2018
At Fastener SuperStore, we carry nearly 200 Retaining Ring size, style and material options: E Style Retaining Rings Rounded on the outside, with a wide opening, E-Style Retaining Rings are installed vertically onto machined grooves on shafts. The three internal areas of the ring maintain contact with the shaft, holding ...
November 25, 2017
One difficulty many of our customers face when searching for fasteners is the varying terminology that is used to describe parts. One of the most complex issues surrounds the terms "Self-Tapping"; "Self-Drilling" & "Sheet Metal" screws. A Self-Tapping Screw generally refers to a screw that can start its own hole ...
November 24, 2017
Fastener SuperStore carries over 1300 distinct sizes & styles of socket screws....
