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A Guide to the Most Common Types of Screws

When it comes to fastening objects together, screws are one of the most versatile and widely used tools in construction, woodworking, and DIY projects. However, with so many different types of screws available, it can be difficult to choose the … Continue reading

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Machine Screws – Styles and Uses

A machine screw is as basic a screw as there is. Used for countless applications where something needs to be fastened with a mating nut or driven into a pre-tapped hole. It is usually a fully threaded screw with unified … Continue reading

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Metric DIN 85 Slotted Pan Head Screws Stainless Steel

Metric DIN 85 Slotted Pan Head Screws A2 Stainless Steel Metric DIN 85 Slotted Pan Head Screws A4 Stainless Steel

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Security Screws (aka Tamper Resistant Screws or Tamper Proof Screws)

As the name suggests, security or tamper resistant screws are designed to tamper proof products making them resistant to theft, accidental damage or vandalism. The primary and distinguished design feature of security fasteners is their specialized drive systems that prohibit … Continue reading

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Metric DIN 85 Slotted Pan Head Machine Screws Specification Sheet

Metric DIN 85 Slotted Pan Head Machine Screws Specification Sheet Metric DIN 85 is a slotted drive machine screw with a Pan head. Machine screws are externally threaded fasteners designed to be mated with threaded nuts or tapped holes in … Continue reading

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Metric DIN 84 (ISO 1207) Slotted Cheese Head Machine Screws Specification Sheet

Metric DIN 84 (ISO 1207) Slotted Cheese Head Machine Screws Specification Sheet Metric DIN 84 (ISO 1207) is a slotted drive machine screw with a cheese head. Machine screws are externally threaded fasteners designed to be mated with threaded nuts … Continue reading

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Metric DIN 404 Slotted Capstan Screws Specification Sheet

Metric DIN 404 Slotted Capstan Screws Specification Sheet Metric DIN 404 slotted capstan screws (aka tommy bolts) have a unique design in that head which is similar to a cheese head in shape have two holes bored through the side … Continue reading

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Square Drive Screws

The square drive recess was the first recess-type drive developed for large scale screw production. Today, a century later, square drive screws and the driver bits are now widely available, economical and offer many advantages over other drive systems:   … Continue reading

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Going with Alternate Solutions

Having trouble sourcing an item with hard to find threading? Sometimes you can use an alternative and still get the job done. We had a client looking for a #6-40 fine thread machine screw and nut that he wasn’t able … Continue reading

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