Different Types of Fasteners and Their Uses

A fastener is a term describing a wide range of tools such as screws, washers, nuts, and bolts. All these tools have a common objective of holding two or more objects mechanically together.

Unlike glue, fasteners can secure objects made of metal, plastic, wood, and concrete. They hold together objects that can endure high levels of stress. These screws, locking washers, nuts are further categorized into socket screws, wood screws, permanent fasteners, self-tapping screws, and many more.

Different Types Of Fasteners And Their Uses

There are many types of fasteners out there. Every one of them works for specific types of applications. You must understand the unique uses of each of the types of fasteners. This will help you know which fastener to use for your application.

To better meet the requirement of some of our customers, Bomei can also cover the different types of fasteners for assembly service.

Some of the most common types of fasteners we have supplied are summarized below:

Hex Nuts

An important fastener that works in pair with a bolt is a nut. It is internally threaded to fit with a bolt of the same size to improve the grip and provide increased torque.

Nyloc Nuts

The nyloc nut prevents the nut from loosening under vibration because the nylon wedges tightly into the bolt threads and provides resistance to rotation when tightened.

Eye Nuts

Eye nuts (Lifting eye nuts) are fasteners with a looped head. They are designed to receive a hook or rope. Eye nuts are rated for different types of applications and are oval or round in shape.

Hex-Head Bolts

This bolt has its head shaped like a hexagon. The purpose of the bolts’ six sides is to give a good granularity of angles that you can approach the bolt. These bolts are used extensively in machining because they easily assemble and dissemble.

Hexagon Bolts

These bolts have a hexagonal socket in their head for use with an Allen wrench.

U-Bolts

These types of bolts are shaped like horseshoes. The bent section does not have threads. However, there are threads on the straight ends all the way. U-bolts are great for holding tubes and pipes in position without making holes.

Exhaust Pipe Clamp

An exhaust clamp is a crucial component in the automobile sector. Also, it has a vast application in the sewer pipe system.

Threaded Rod

Threaded rod, also known as threaded bar, threaded studding or screw rod, is a common fastener type.
Threaded rods and stud bolts are widely used wherever a fastener of greater length and rigidity is needed to secure two items together.

Machine Screws

They are screws used in most machinery works. Their structure is similar to sheet metal screws. They are installed into pre-drilled holes. Therefore, there’s no need to create a hole while installing.

Stainless Steel Cable tie

Stainless steel cable ties are strong and suitable for securing cables and tubing on trays and racks in heavy-duty vehicles, aerospace and railway applications and also for securing pipe insulation jackets in high temperature applications or for aerial support of power cables.