Ever been strolling through a hardware store or perhaps an auto parts establishment and wondered of the meaning behind the markings on the hundreds of thousands of bolt heads on the shelf? Whether you ...

Bolts, nuts, and washers: They hold your ride together. But how well are they doing their job? Hopefully, you've read Part 1, which covered engine and driveline fasteners primarily subjected to ...

Engineers can use self-clinching fasteners on stainless-steel panels and parts, but first they must address some important issues. Engineers routinely turn to self-clinching (SC) fasteners when they ...

It’s time to settle an age-old debate: nails vs. screws. Both are a form of ancient wood-fastening technology that still get the job done today. But how do you know which one to use for any given ...

Screws, bolts, plastic rivets, tabs, posts and grommets, and dual-lock pads are just some of the strategies manufacturers use to keep bike bodywork in place. Peeling off body panels can be like ...

A set of screwdrivers and a knowledge of how and when to use screws is essential for many basic tasks around the house. Although a hammer and nails are quicker and easier when fastening wood, screws ...

Southco explores the main types of fasteners, how they work, and where each is used in this complete guide to industrial ...