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Cotter Pin

Cotter Pin

Versatile fastening device. Made of ferrous and nonferrous wire. Comes in various diameters and lengths ranging from 1/32” x 1/2” to...

 
Nut

Nut

Screws onto the threaded end of a bolt to help tighten the bolt. Most common are hex and square nuts, also called full nuts. Wing and knurled...

 
Power Drive Fastener

Power Driver Fastener

Designed specifically for use with power equipment. Several types are available. One type is a pneumatic fastener where nails, screws or...

 
Rivet

Rivet

Securely fastens something that can be reached from just one side. The multi-grip type expands to fill over-sized and irregular holes and...

 
Screw Eye/Hook

Screw Eye/Hook

A screw eye consists of screw thread at one end and a ring at the other. A screw hook consists of screw thread at one end and a hook at the...

 
Threaded Rod

Threaded Rod

Rod with continuous thread from one end to the other. Available in different diameters. Used where extra-long bolts are required. Can be...

 
Turnbuckle

Turnbuckle

Used to tighten wire or for bracing doors. Consists of a barrel-shaped metal device with a threaded rod inserted into each end. Rods have...

 
 
 
 


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