Fastener Application Guides
One application-focused guide for every fastener in the catalog. Each guide explains real-world uses, an industry breakdown, how to specify the part for your job, and where it is not the right fit. Pick a category to browse, or jump straight to a product.
Bolts
Hex, flange, shoulder, carriage, lag and eye bolts plus U-bolts, studs and threaded rods, to ISO and DIN standards.
29 application guidesScrews
Socket, countersunk, button, cheese, pan-head, set, self-tapping, self-drilling and wood screws across ISO/DIN standards.
37 application guidesNuts
Hex, thin, flange, nyloc, all-metal lock, square, cap, wing and lifting eye nuts, plus T-slot nuts, to ISO and DIN.
36 application guidesWashers
Flat, fender, spring-lock and serrated-lock washers per ISO and DIN.
20 application guidesNails
Wire nails and specialty nails for construction and packaging.
2 application guidesPins
Dowel, spring (roll), split cotter and taper pins to ISO and DIN standards.
12 application guidesRivets
Blind (pop) and solid rivets per ISO and DIN.
4 application guidesTools
Hex (Allen) keys and related fastener tools to ISO 2936.
1 application guideRetaining Rings
External and internal retaining rings (circlips) to DIN 471 / DIN 472, plus E-clips to DIN 6799.
6 application guidesKeys
Parallel and Woodruff machine keys to DIN 6885 / DIN 6888.
2 application guidesSprings
Compression, extension and torsion springs to DIN 2098 / 2097 / 2089.
9 application guidesThreaded Inserts
Helical wire thread inserts (thread repair / reinforcement) to DIN 8140.
1 application guidePipe & Pneumatic Fittings
BSP and NPT pipe-thread fittings plus hydraulic and push-in pneumatic fittings.
4 application guidesBearings & Bushings
Ball, roller, thrust, housed and rod-end bearings plus flanged bushings.
33 application guidesRigging Hardware
Wire rope, thimbles, turnbuckles and wire-rope clips for lifting and tensioning assemblies.
6 application guidesSeals
O-ring and related sealing products represented by clean technical schematics.
2 application guidesGeneral Components
Source CAD components that do not fit a standard fastener family.
11 application guidesBolts
- Carriage Bolts
- Clamping Handle Screw (Long) — DIN 6336 / GN 313 (Series 044)
- Clamping Handle Screw (Medium) — DIN 6336 / GN 313 (Series 043)
- Clamping Handle Screw (Short) — DIN 6336 / GN 313 (Series 042)
- Equal-End Stud Bolt — GB/T 901 / DIN 939 (Series 093)
- Eye Bolts
- Hex Bolt — GB/T 5782 / ISO 4014 (Series 006)
- Hex Bolt — GB/T 5783 / ISO 4017 (Series 010)
- Hex Bolt — GB/T 6173 / ISO 8675 (Series 057)
- Hex Bolt, Fully Threaded — GB/T 5783 / ISO 4017 (Series 011)
- Hex Bolts
- Hex Bolts, Grade C
- Hex Flange Bolts
- Hex Head Bolt — GB/T 5782 / ISO 4014 (Series 001)
- Hex Head Bolt — GB/T 5782 / ISO 4014 (Series 002)
- Hex Head Bolt — GB/T 5782 / ISO 4014 (Series 007)
- Hex Head Bolt, Fully Threaded — GB/T 5783 / ISO 4017 (Series 012)
- Lag Screws (Hex Wood Screws)
- Shoulder Bolts
- Slotted Hex Bolt — GB/T 5782 / ISO 4014 (Series 005)
- Stud — GB/T 15389 / DIN 939 (Series 096)
- Stud / Threaded Rod — ISO / DIN (Series 154)
- Stud Bolt, Double-End — GB/T 15389 / DIN 938 (Series 092)
- Stud Bolt, Double-End — GB/T 901 / DIN 939 (Series 091)
- Studs & Threaded Rods
- Swing Bolt — GB/T 77 / ISO 4026 (Series 020)
- Threaded Rod — GB/T 15389 / DIN 939 (Series 095)
- Threaded Rod — ISO / DIN (Series 153)
- U-Bolts
Screws
- Button Head Socket Screws
- Cheese Head Screws
- Countersunk Socket Screws
- Heavy Hex Socket Head Cap Screw — GB/T 1228 / ASTM A325 (Series 046)
- Hex Socket Cone Point Set Screw — GB/T 77 / ISO 4026 (Series 022)
- Hex Socket Cone Point Set Screw — GB/T 78 / ISO 4027 (Series 027)
- Hex Socket Dog Point Set Screw — GB/T 79 / ISO 4029 (Series 018)
- Hex Socket Flat Point Set Screw — GB/T 77 / ISO 4026 (Series 019)
- Hex Socket Flat Point Set Screw — GB/T 77 / ISO 4026 (Series 021)
- Lifting Eye Bolt — GB/T 825 / DIN 580 (Series 036)
- Lifting Eye Bolt — GB/T 825 / DIN 580 (Series 037)
- Pan Head Screws
- Phillips Countersunk Machine Screw — GB/T 819.1 / ISO 7046 (Series 029)
- Phillips Countersunk Machine Screw — GB/T 819.1 / ISO 7046 (Series 030)
- Phillips Countersunk Machine Screw — GB/T 819.1 / ISO 7046 (Series 031)
- Phillips Countersunk Screws
- Phillips Countersunk Self-Tapping Screw — GB/T 846 / ISO 7050 (Series 028)
- Phillips Pan Head Machine Screw — GB/T 818 / ISO 7045 (Series 033)
- Phillips Pan Head Machine Screw — GB/T 818 / ISO 7045 (Series 034)
- Phillips Pan Head Machine Screw — GB/T 818 / ISO 7045 (Series 035)
- Phillips Pan Head Self-Tapping Screw — GB/T 845 / ISO 7049 (Series 032)
- Self-Drilling Screws
- Self-Tapping Screws
- Sheet-Metal Self-Tapping Screw — GB/T 845 / ISO 7049 (Series 045)
- Slotted Countersunk Head Screw — GB/T 68 / ISO 2009 (Series 039)
- Slotted Flat Point Set Screw — GB/T 73 / ISO 4766 (Series 038)
- Slotted Long Dog Point Set Screw — GB/T 75 / ISO 7435 (Series 041)
- Slotted Pan Head Screw — GB/T 67 / ISO 1580 (Series 040)
- Socket Head Cap Screw — GB/T 5281 / ISO 7379 (Series 015)
- Socket Head Cap Screw — GB/T 5281 / ISO 7379 (Series 016)
- Socket Head Cap Screw — GB/T 70.1 / ISO 4762 (Series 014)
- Socket Head Cap Screws
- Socket Head Shoulder Screw — GB/T 5281 / ISO 7379 (Series 017)
- Socket Set Screws
- Torx Countersunk Head Screw — GB/T 2673 / ISO 14583 (Series 023)
- Torx Recessed Countersunk Screw — GB/T 2673 / ISO 14587 (Series 024)
- Wood Screws
Nuts
- All-Metal Lock Nuts
- All-Metal Prevailing Torque Hex Lock Nut (Type 1) — GB/T 6184 / ISO 7042 (Series 047)
- Cap (Acorn) Nuts
- Castellated Hex Nut — GB/T 6180 / ISO 7036 (Series 048)
- Custom Slotted Round Nut — GB/T 812 (Series 070)
- Hex Flange Nuts
- Hex Nut — GB/T 41 / ISO 4034 (Series 060)
- Hex Nut — GB/T 6170 / ISO 4032 (Series 059)
- Hex Nut — GB/T 6170 / ISO 4032 (Series 061)
- Hex Nut — GB/T 6170 / ISO 4032 (Series 066)
- Hex Nut, Fine Pitch — GB/T 6171 / ISO 8673 (Series 067)
- Hex Nuts
- Hex Nuts, Grade C
- Hex Slotted Castle Nut (Type 1) — GB/T 6180 / ISO 7036 (Series 049)
- Hex Slotted Castle Nut (Type 2) — GB/T 6180 / ISO 7036 (Series 050)
- Hex Slotted Nut — GB/T 6181 / ISO 4035 (Series 054)
- Hex Thick Nut — DIN 6330 / GB/T 56 (Series 052)
- Lifting Eye Nuts
- Nyloc Lock Nuts
- Nylon Insert Hex Lock Nut — GB/T 889 / ISO 7040 (Series 078)
- Nylon Insert Hex Lock Nut (Type 2) — GB/T 6182 / ISO 10513 (Series 051)
- Slotted Round Nut — GB/T 812 (Series 069)
- Slotted Round Nut, Small Series — GB/T 810 (Series 074)
- Slotted Round Nut, Small Series — GB/T 812 (Series 068)
- Square Nut — GB/T 39 / ISO 4034 (Series 075)
- Square Nut, Metric — GB/T 39 / ISO 4034 (Series 076)
- Square Nuts
- T-Slot Nuts
- Thin Hex Castle Nut — GB/T 6181 / ISO 4035 (Series 053)
- Thin Hex Nut — GB/T 6170 / ISO 4032 (Series 058)
- Thin Hex Nut — GB/T 6172.1 / ISO 4035 (Series 055)
- Thin Hex Nut — GB/T 901 / DIN 939 (Series 094)
- Thin Hex Nut, Fine Pitch — GB/T 6173 / ISO 8675 (Series 056)
- Thin Hex Nuts
- Wing Nut — GB/T 62 / DIN 315 (Series 077)
- Wing Nuts
Washers
- Fender Washers
- Flat Plain Washer — GB/T 95 / ISO 7091 (Series 079)
- Flat Plain Washer (GB/T 95) — GB/T 97.1 / ISO 7089 (Series 086)
- Flat Washers
- General Flat Washer — GB/T 5782 / ISO 4014 (Series 008)
- General Flat Washer — GB/T 97.1 / ISO 7089 (Series 087)
- General Flat Washer — GB/T 97.2 / ISO 7090 (Series 088)
- Plain Washer — GB/T 858 (Series 071)
- Serrated Lock Washers
- Spiral-Wound Metal Gasket — GB/T 4622 / ASME B16.20 (Series 090)
- Spring Lock Washer — GB/T 5782 / ISO 4014 (Series 003)
- Spring Lock Washer — GB/T 93 / DIN 127B (Series 080)
- Spring Lock Washer — GB/T 93 / DIN 127B (Series 082)
- Spring Lock Washer (GB/T 93) — GB/T 93 / DIN 127B (Series 081)
- Spring Lock Washers
- Square Channel-Steel Washer — GB/T 852 (Series 083)
- Tab Lock Washer for Round Nut — GB/T 858 (Series 072)
- Tab Lock Washer for Round Nut — GB/T 858 (Series 073)
- Tab Lock Washer for Round Nut — GB/T 858 (Series 089)
- Wedge / Taper Washer — GB/T 852 (Series 084)
Nails
Pins
- Clevis Pin — ISO / DIN (Series 101)
- Clevis Pin — ISO / DIN (Series 105)
- Clevis Pin — ISO / DIN (Series 150)
- Dowel Pins
- Internally Threaded Dowel Pin — GB/T 120.1 / ISO 8735 (Series 099)
- Internally Threaded Dowel Pin — GB/T 120.1 / ISO 8735 (Series 100)
- Split Cotter Pin — ISO / DIN (Series 102)
- Split Cotter Pins
- Spring (Roll) Pin — ISO / DIN (Series 103)
- Spring (Roll) Pin — ISO / DIN (Series 104)
- Spring (Roll) Pins
- Taper Pins
Rivets
Tools
Retaining Rings
Keys
Springs
- Compression Spring — ISO / DIN (Series 141)
- Compression Spring — ISO / DIN (Series 142)
- Compression Spring — ISO / DIN (Series 144)
- Compression Spring — ISO / DIN (Series 145)
- Compression Spring — ISO / DIN (Series 146)
- Compression Springs
- Extension Spring — ISO / DIN (Series 143)
- Extension Springs
- Torsion Springs
Threaded Inserts
Pipe & Pneumatic Fittings
Bearings & Bushings
- Angular Contact Ball Bearing — ISO / DIN (Series 109)
- Angular Contact Ball Bearing — ISO / DIN (Series 111)
- Angular Contact Ball Bearing — ISO / DIN (Series 136)
- Angular Contact Ball Bearing — ISO / DIN (Series 137)
- Angular Contact Ball Bearing — ISO / DIN (Series 138)
- Cylindrical Roller Bearing — ISO / DIN (Series 112)
- Cylindrical Roller Bearing — ISO / DIN (Series 113)
- Cylindrical Roller Bearing — ISO / DIN (Series 114)
- Cylindrical Roller Bearing — ISO / DIN (Series 139)
- Deep Groove Ball Bearing — ISO / DIN (Series 118)
- Deep Groove Ball Bearing — ISO / DIN (Series 125)
- Deep Groove Ball Bearing — ISO / DIN (Series 128)
- Deep Groove Ball Bearing — ISO / DIN (Series 129)
- Deep Groove Ball Bearing — ISO / DIN (Series 131)
- Deep Groove Ball Bearing — ISO / DIN (Series 132)
- Flanged Sleeve Bushing — ISO / DIN (Series 135)
- Flanged Sleeve Bushing — ISO / DIN (Series 140)
- Housed (Pillow Block) Bearing — ISO / DIN (Series 117)
- Housed (Pillow Block) Bearing — ISO / DIN (Series 119)
- Housed (Pillow Block) Bearing — ISO / DIN (Series 120)
- Housed (Pillow Block) Bearing — ISO / DIN (Series 121)
- Housed (Pillow Block) Bearing — ISO / DIN (Series 122)
- Housed (Pillow Block) Bearing — ISO / DIN (Series 123)
- Housed (Pillow Block) Bearing — ISO / DIN (Series 124)
- Needle Roller Bearing — ISO / DIN (Series 133)
- Needle Roller Bearing — ISO / DIN (Series 134)
- Rod End Bearing — ISO / DIN (Series 106)
- Rod End Bearing — ISO / DIN (Series 107)
- Rod End Bearing — ISO / DIN (Series 108)
- Tapered Roller Bearing — ISO / DIN (Series 116)
- Thrust Bearing — ISO / DIN (Series 110)
- Thrust Bearing — ISO / DIN (Series 126)
- Thrust Bearing — ISO / DIN (Series 127)
Rigging Hardware
Seals
General Components
- CDZZ Limit Post — GB/T 6170 / ISO 4032 (Series 062)
- Custom Hex Bolt (GHJ Series) — GB/T 5783 / ISO 4017 (Series 009)
- Custom Machined Component — GB/T 5782 / ISO 4014 (Series 004)
- Custom Machined Component — ISO / DIN (Series 115)
- Custom Machined Component — ISO / DIN (Series 130)
- Cylinder Connecting Sleeve — GB/T 5783 / ISO 4017 (Series 013)
- Engineered Component — GB/T 78 / ISO 4027 (Series 025)
- Engineered Component — GB/T 78 / ISO 4027 (Series 026)
- GL-XLC Rotating Shaft — GB/T 97.1 / ISO 7089 (Series 085)
- Protective Shroud — GB/T 6170 / ISO 4032 (Series 064)
- Reinforcement Plate (H-028) — GB/T 6170 / ISO 4032 (Series 065)