29/07/2026
π© Types of Fasteners used in industry
1. Bolts
Used with nuts to securely join heavy machine parts, structures, and equipment.
2. Nuts
Threaded fasteners used with bolts to create strong and removable connections.
3. Screws
Threaded fasteners that secure materials without requiring a nut in most applications.
4. Washers
Flat or locking discs placed under nuts or bolts to distribute load and prevent loosening.
5. Rivets
Permanent fasteners used for joining metal sheets and structural components.
6. Stud Bolts
Threaded rods used with two nuts for high-pressure piping, flanges, and heavy machinery.
7. Anchors
Fasteners designed to secure objects into concrete, brick, or masonry.
8. Pins
Used to align, locate, or secure machine components and moving parts.
9. Retaining Rings (Circlips)
Installed in grooves to hold bearings, gears, or shafts in position.
10. Threaded Rods
Fully threaded rods used for structural support, suspension, and fastening applications.
11. U-Bolts
U-shaped bolts used to clamp pipes, tubes, and round structures.
12. Eye Bolts
Bolts with a looped head used for lifting, rigging, and securing heavy loads.
13. Toggle Bolts
Special fasteners used to mount heavy objects on hollow walls and ceilings.
14. Self-Tapping Screws
Create their own threads while being installed into metal or plastic materials.
15. Self-Drilling Screws
Feature a drill-point tip, eliminating the need for pre-drilling.
16. Dowel Pins
Precision pins used for accurate alignment of machine and assembly components.
17. Cotter Pins
Split pins inserted through holes to prevent nuts, bolts, or shafts from loosening.
18. Spring Pins (Roll Pins)
Hollow pins that provide vibration-resistant fastening in mechanical assemblies.
19. Blind Rivets (Pop Rivets)
Installed from one side only, making them ideal for inaccessible joints.
20. Clamps & Clips
Used to hold cables, hoses, pipes, panels, and other components securely in place.