RS PRO Fasteners Selection Guide
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COMMON FASTENER TYPES Hex bolts Hex bolts are partially threaded and are used in machinery and construction applications. Can be used with a nut or in a tapped hole and are tightened with a wrench. Hex set screws Hex set screws are similar to the Hex bolt but are fully threaded instead of partially threaded. They are also used in machinery and construction applications and can be used with a nut or in a tapped hole. Wood screws Wood screws are primarily used in carpentry applications. They provide a strong clamping force which strengthens the joint between two materials. Wood screws are...

FASTENER MATERIALS & FINISHES Zinc plated steel Zinc plating provides moderate corrosion resistance suitable for indoor use in a dry environment. Stainless steel Stainless steel offers good corrosion resistance, making it suitable for outdoor applications, but is more expensive than zinc plated or galvanised steel. The two most common grades of stainless steel are A2 (304) and A4 (316). Both grades will offer a good form of corrosion resistance and both are able to handle low (cryogenic) and high temperatures. A4 grade has a higher corrosion resistance than A2 grade and should be chosen in...

GRADES AND STRENGTHS The fastener grade indicates the mechanical properties of the material and is stamped onto the head of a bolt or screw. A higher number indicates a stronger, more hardened material. So grade 12.9 will be stronger than 10.9. A manufacturer’s stamp may also be marked. MEASURING LENGTH MEASURING DIAMETER HOSE CLIPS, P-CLIPS & SIGN CLAMPS NUT AND WASHER SIZES Nut and washer sizes indicate the size of screw or bolt they fit. In the case of metric machine threaded fasteners, the thread size will denote the size of screw or bolt required. THREAD PITCH Metric fasteners have a...

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WOOD SCREWS Cross Recess Countersunk Twin Thread See our full range of products at: rspro.com

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Mushroom Head Roofing Bolt with Square Nut See our full range of products at: rspro.com 21

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THREADED RODS Brass Self Colour See our full range of products at: rspro.com

Nylon Insert Flange Locking Nut DIN 6926 Nickel Plated Brass Nylon Insert Locking Nut DIN 982 RS PRO Product Guide See our full range of products at: rspro.com 24

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Screw/Bolt Kits Machine Screw Electrical Screw Socket Screws Nickel Plated Brass Black Self Colour Steel Bright Zinc Plated Steel 849-423 Brand Drive Type Number of Pieces Head Shape Thread Sizes Screw/Bolts Lengths Socket Screws Bright Zinc Plated Steel Bright Zinc Plated Steel Brand Drive Type Number of Pieces Head Shape Thread Sizes Screw/Bolts Lengths See our full range of products at: rspro.com 29

Socket Screws Black Self Colour Steel Black Self Colour Steel Brand Drive Type Number of Pieces Head Shape Thread Sizes Screw/Bolts Lengths See our full range of products at: rspro.com 30

Screw/Bolt Kits Ulti-Mate High Performance Woodscrews Unifix Vortex High Performance Woodscrew Yellow Passivated, Zinc Plated Steel Self Tapping Screws Bright Zinc Plated Steel Bright Zinc Plated Steel Brand Drive Type Number of Pieces Head Shape Thread Sizes Screw/Bolts Lengths Brand Drive Type Number of Pieces Head Shape Thread Sizes Screw/Bolts Lengths See our full range of products at: rspro.com 31

Brand Drive Type Number of Pieces Head Shape Thread Sizes Screw/Bolts Lengths See our full range of products at: rspro.com 32

Screw/Bolt/Nut Kits Hex Bolt Brand Drive Type Number of Pieces Head Shape Thread Sizes Screw/Bolts Lengths Nut Type See our full range of products at: rspro.com 33

Workshop Cap Screw Bright Zinc Plated Steel RS PRO Hex Socket 3100 Hex M10, M4, M6, M8 10 ^ 50mm Hex Full & Nylon Locking Nut Plain See our full range of products at: rspro.com 34

Bright Zinc Plated Steel Bright Zinc Plated Steel 289-821 Brand Number of Pieces Thread Sizes Nylon Insert Self Locking Brand Number of Pieces Thread Sizes See our full range of products at: rspro.com 35

Brand Number of Pieces Thread Sizes RS PRO Product Guide See our full range of products at: rspro.com 36

Number of Pieces Thread Sizes Nut Type See our full range of products at: rspro.com 37

Worm Drives JCS HI-GRIP Slotted Hex Jubilee High RS PRO Torque Plastic Zinc Plated Mild Steel See our full range of products at: rspro.com 38

HOSE & JUBILEE CLIPS Worm Drives Band Width Jubilee High Torque Slotted Hex 8mm A/F RS PRO Plastic Hose Clip Zinc Plated Mild Steel Zinc Plated Mild Steel Zinc Plated Mild Steel Zinc Plated Mild Steel Zinc Plated Mild Steel See our full range of products at: rspro.com

HOSE & JUBILEE CLIPS Worm Drives Band Width Jubilee High Torque Slotted Hex 8mm A/F RS PRO Plastic Hose Clip Zinc Plated Mild Steel Zinc Plated Mild Steel Zinc Plated Mild Steel Zinc Plated Mild Steel Zinc Plated Mild Steel See our full range of products at: rspro.com

Bolt Drives, Mini-Clips & Quick Release Straps Size in brackets relates to band width See our full range of products at: rspro.com 41