FASTNER

A fastener or fastening is a hardware device that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together. In general, fasteners are used to create non-permanent joints; that is, joints that can be removed or dismantled without damaging the joining components. Welding is an example of creating permanent joints.

Fasteners come in many different forms. Bolts, Screws, Nuts, Washers etc.
Types of Bolts[1]
· Carriage Bolts
· Hex Head Bolts
· Machine Screws
· Shoulder Bolts
· Socket Cap Screws
· Socket Set "Grub" Screws
· Square Head Bolts

Types of Screws[2]
· Deck Screw
· Hex Lag Screws
· Self-Drilling Screws
· Sheet Metal Screws
· Wood Screws

Types of Nuts[3]
· Cap Nuts
· Castle Nuts
· Coupling Nuts
· Flange Serrated Nuts
· Hex Finish Nuts
· Hex Jam Nuts
· Heavy Hex Nuts
· Hex Machine Nuts
· Hex Machine Nuts Small Pattern
· Keps-K Lock Nuts
· Knurled Thumb Nuts
· Nylon Hex Jam Nuts
· Nylon Insert Lock Nuts
· Prevailing Torque Lock Nuts (Stover)
· Square Nuts
· Structural Heavy Hex Nuts
· T-Nuts
· Break Away or Shear Nuts
· Tri-Groove Nuts
· Wing Nuts
Types of Washers[4]
· Backup Rivet Washers
· Belleville Conical Washers
· Dock Washers
· Fender Washers
· Fender Washers - Extra Thick
· Finishing Cup Washers
· Flat Washers
· Flat Washers - Extra Thick
· Shop Extra Thick Flat Washers
· Flat Washers - Military Standard
· Flat Washers - 900 Series
· Lock Washers - Split Ring
· Lock Washers - High Collar
· Lock Washers - External Tooth
· Lock Washers - Internal Tooth
· NAS Washers
· Neoprene EPDM Washers
· Structural Washers
· Square Washers