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Fastener Facts: Tips & Tricks
A summary of CDE Fasteners, fastener facts. Quick tips and tricks for selecting a fastener. This list will be added to as time progresses.
Fastener Dimensions: Nuts
A guide outlining the standard dimensioning scheme of a Nut using a Inside Diameter - Thread Pitch.
What is the Difference Between Self-Tapping Screws & Self-Drilling Screws?
Self-Tapping screws require a predrilled hole while a Self-Drilling screw drills its own hole prior to tapping the same hole. Would you like to learn more?
Fastener Dimensions: Screws & Bolts
A guide outlining the standard dimensioning scheme of a Screw or Bolt using a Diameter - Thread Pitch X Length.
What to Know About the Threads of a Fastener
Learn the differences between metric and inch thread pitches. The uses and advantages of Machine Screw Threads VS Spaced Threads. The thread of a fastener is defined as the helical spline or splines which spiral down the shank of the fastener.
Common Fastener Heads For A Screw Or Bolt
What screw head is the right one for the job? A simple guide of frequently used fastener heads to help you decide which screw head type is right for your next project.
Getting To Know Fastener Drives
The "Drive" of a fastener is the area of the screw or bolt in which a tool is used to turn the fastener, such as a screwdriver, bit, socket, or wrench.
The Anatomy Of A Screw Or Bolt: Vocabulary Basics
Basic vocabulary fundamentals and naming conventions when describing a screw or bolt.
Bulk Gel Hand Sanitizer
Stop the spread. CDE Fasteners distributes bulk hand sanitizer with same day shipping M-F.
A Brief History Of Fasteners
A brief history of fasteners up to modern times.