There are several different forms of flat washers, designated by a letter code from A to G. Some are only available in a particular finish, but what exactly do the different forms stand for?...
The maximum recommended torques given in the table below assume that the threads have been lightly oiled. Doing a bolt up to a specific torque should set the tension in the bolt to appeoxim...
Except for the very lowest grades metric nuts and bolts all carry identification markings which indicate their strength. On the head of each bolt there are two numbers which are separated b...
Fasteners are manufactured in a wide range of materials from common steel to titanium, plastic and other materials. Many materials are further separated into different grades to describe spec...
Depending on size, thread, tip and head, different screws are used more effectively for different purposes. The head and drive tpre of a screw are the ley determining factors of the torque an...
