1. Features of Drywall Screw Compared with other screws, drywall screws have deeper threads that prevent them from falling out of the drywall. Besides, drywall screws can also be used along with plastic anchors that distribute the weight of the…
Difference between Concrete nails and Concrete Screws 1. Material Both concrete nails and concrete screws are made of carbon steel. Not like other kinds of nails, concrete nail passes through an additional process: heat treatment. It’s more tenacious…
Things You Need to Know About Hex Head Self Drilling Screw Hex head self-drilling screw is one of the most popular type of hex head screws. It’s necessary to know the following points to purchase or use this kind of…
Where to use coil nails? 1. What are coil nails? Coil Nails are a series of nails arranged in a circle connected by a piece of metal and loaded into a gun. Popular with all trades, they are often…
1. What is common nail? The basic structure of a common nail is a round flat head, a shank, and a diamond-shaped point. Normally there are three types of common nails: the twisted shank type, the smooth shank type, and…
What is Hex Head Screw? 1. What does “hex head screw” refer to? Hex head screw may refer to many types of screws or bolts: a hex head bolt, a hex head self-drilling/self-tapping screw, a hex socket head cap…
What are Blind Rivets? Before the blind rivet is invented, rivet usually refers to the common solid rivet, which is installed by a rivet hammer on one side and a bucking bar on the other. However, there’s always an occasion…
What is a countersunk screw? A countersunk screw is also known as a flat-head screw. With a flat head that tapers along the shaft, it can rest flush with the surface in which it’s driven. For it can sink…
What’s zinc-nickel alloy coating? Compared with zinc plating, which is more common for a corrosion-resistance, the zinc-nickel alloy coating is not so popular. However, it offers an exceptional resistance particularly for parts in harsh environments. With a composition of 10-15%…
To fastener distributors, during the contact with the manufacturer, a correct and specific inquiry is very important. Especially a correct size specification of the screw is essential for the acquisition. How to measure the length? The measuring should start from…