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Fasteners are essential components in almost every industry, from construction to automotive to electronics. Choosing the right fastener is crucial for ensuring the safety, stability, and longevity of any project. With so many options available, it can be challenging to know where to start. In this blog post, we will provide a guide to choosing the right fasteners for your project, including the different types of fasteners, materials, and coatings available.

A fastener or fastening is a hardware device that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together. In general, fasteners are used to create non-permanent joints; that is, joints that can be removed or dismantled without damaging the joining components. Welding is an example of creating permanent joints. 

Type of Fasteners 

1 Nuts 

It is a small block of metal or other material commonly square or hexagonal in shape. It has internal threads to receive a bolt.

2 Bolts

A bolt is a form of threaded fastener with an external male thread requiring a matching pre-formed female thread such as a nut. Bolts are very closely related to screws.

3 Screws

A screw and a bolt are similar types of fastener typically made of metal and characterized by a helical ridge, called a male thread. Screws and bolts are used to fasten materials by the engagement of the screw thread with a similar female thread in a matching part.

4 Washers

A washer is a thin plate with a hole that is normally used