Automotive Bolts Often known as threaded fastener, it is one of the types of fastener that comprises of either a threaded pin or rod having a head at one end. The bolts are inserted through holes in assemble parts and fastened by a mated nut with a help of torque. A wide variety of bolts are available in the market such as wheel bolts, hub bolts, U-bolts, all mounting plates bolts etc.

Automotive Nuts are usually square or hexagonal shaped metal having a threaded hole which is used for screwing a bolt that hold together temporary or permanent structures through which bolt passes. Nuts can be of many types such as simple nuts, collar nuts, locking nuts, t-nuts, hex nuts, jam nuts, lug nuts, plate nuts, self locking nuts, stainless steel nuts etc.

Automotive Studs Commonly referred to as a double ended fastener automotive studs are fastened at both the ends with the help of an unthreaded shank.

Automotive Washers are the small flat dishes having a hole in the center. Automotive washers are generally made of metal, leather, plastic, and rubber. The main function of the washer is to hold or bear the load of a threaded fastener or bolt. Washers are just put below a nut, axle bearing or joint with the main purpose of preventing leakage and distributing pressure.

It is that type of fastener, which consist of a tapered threaded shank and a slotted head. Screw is usually made up of metal and it is mainly used for holding tightly different types of objects together. Moreover, Socket Screw have excellent holding power than nails and can be reused again.

Rivets Often regarded as a mechanical fastener having a cylindrical shaft with head on one hand. Rivets are the oldest forms of fasteners used in building traditional wooden boat. But now rivets are used in a wide number of applications like aircraft, bridges, cranes, building frames etc.

Tie Rods are usually the metallic rods, which are specifically used for connecting two pieces of machine so that they function together. Tie rods used in automotive especially car or truck joins the pitman arm and the idler arm to the steering knuckle arms. Tie rods have multiple applications. Apart from automotive, tie rods are used in building bridges, industrial buildings, tanks, towers, and cranes. Tie rod ends are the flexible coupling in the steering linkage, which are used for attaching or connecting the tie rods to the steering knuckles.

Apart from the fasteners mentioned above, there are other types of fasteners also which have multiple applications and uses.