Keywords: Fasteners, Bolts, Nuts, ScrewsWhen we talk about fasteners, we refer to the vast family of hardware devices that mechanically join or secure two or more objects together. This includes bolts, nuts, screws, rivets, and washers. Their selection is critical and depends on load requirements, material compatibility, and environmental conditions. From holding together a child’s toy to securing the steel frame of a skyscraper, fasteners are indispensable in both everyday life and advanced engineering. Understanding the basic types, such as the externally threaded bolts designed for use with a nut, or screws that thread into a material, is the first step in any successful project.
