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Springs Fastener has been a trusted one-stop fastener supplier since 1981, serving customers nationwide with a wide selection of high-quality nuts, bolts, screws, rivets, and specialty fasteners. From standard hardware to components with specific grades, coatings, or performance requirements, we provide reliable fastening solutions for industries of all types. Browse our available resources below to learn more about the fasteners we offer:

What Are Self-Tapping Screws? Key Features and Applications

Self-tapping screws, often called sheet metal screws, metal screws, or tapper screws, are fasteners used to join materials like sheet metal, plastic, and wood. These screws have sharp points and hardened threads that cut into the material as they are driven into a pre-drilled hole. Read more here.

What Are Self-Drilling Screws? Key Features and Applications

Self-drilling screws, also called Tek screws, are fasteners with a drill bit tip that allows them to cut through material without pre-drilling. The pointed tip drills directly into metal, wood, or plastic and drives the screw in at the same time. This design combines drilling, tapping, and fastening into a single step. Read more here.

Self-Drilling vs. Self-Tapping Screws: What's the Difference?

Self-drilling and self-tapping screws are two of the most popular types of fasteners used today. However, while similar in name and function, they have numerous different qualities, making it essential to know the differences between them. Read more here.

What Are Carriage Bolts? Key Features and Applications

Carriage bolts have a round head with a low, smooth dome. Beneath the head is a square neck. This neck fits into square holes or bites into wood or metal, preventing the bolt from turning when a nut is tightened on the opposite end. This feature allows for quick installation with one tool. Read more here.

A Complete Guide to Machine Screws

A machine screw is a threaded fastener used to join two or more parts together. It is commonly found in machinery, equipment, and industrial systems. Machine screws are made to handle high stress, vibration, and exposure to liquids. This makes them suitable for demanding assembly tasks that require strength and precision. Read more here.

A Complete Guide to Plow Bolts

Plow bolts are heavy-duty fasteners with a flat, countersunk head, a square neck, and a uniform thread pitch. These features allow the bolt to sit flush with the surface once installed, creating a smooth finish that reduces wear and prevents snagging. Read more here.

What Are Cage Nuts? Key Features and Applications

Cage nuts are fastening components used to mount equipment in enclosures, racks, and panels. Each cage nut consists of a square nut held inside a spring steel cage with flexible wings. These wings make it easier to insert the nut into square holes and align it properly for bolt fastening. Read more here.

What Are MS Fasteners? Understanding Military-Spec Screws and Bolts

MS fasteners, short for Military Standard fasteners, are hardware components built to meet strict requirements set by the U.S. Department of Defense. These fasteners must pass detailed testing and meet specific performance, material, and dimensional standards before they can be used in government contract work. Read more here.

The Best Screws for Hanging Kitchen Cabinets

Hanging kitchen cabinets requires the right fasteners to ensure a secure and long-lasting installation. Like any job in construction, the right tools and materials directly affect the quality of the final result. While contractor preferences may vary, the goal is the same—secure cabinets that stay in place and support weight over time. Read more here.