Nuts are internally threaded fasteners that mate with bolts to secure components.
Advantages:
- Reusable and versatile.
- Available in various thread types (metric/imperial).
Bolts are threaded fasteners used with a nut to join materials. They are typically inserted through pre-drilled holes and secured with a nut or tapped into threads in the material.
Advantages:
- Strong and durable.
- Variety of sizes, grades, and materials.
- Easy to install and remove.
Washers are flat, disc-shaped components placed under a nut, bolt, or screw head to distribute load, prevent loosening, and protect surfaces.
Advantages:
- Simple yet effective.
- Enhances durability of assemblies.