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Frequently Asked Questions:-
It's always been our endeavour to answer to all the queries & questions that you may have, be it technical or commercial in nature. Here are a few technical queries that you may like to know about relating to Our product range

What are Fasteners?
A fastener is any product that may be used to join two or more individual components either permanently or temporarily. Examples of fasteners are bolts, nuts, washers, threaded rods, studs, clips, staples, nails, etc.

How are Fasteners classified?
Fasteners may be classified on a combination of various factors. A few Examples are mentioned below:-
On basis of Shape - Hexagon, Round, Socket Head, Button Head, Countersunk Head, Philips Head, etc.
On basis of Dimensions - Diameter & length, whether Fully Threaded or half threaded, etc.
On basis of Material & Grade - Mild Steel, High Tensile Steel, Aluminium, Stainless Steel, Brass, Nylon, etc.
On basis of Finish - Zinc Plated, Cadmium Plated, Dacromet, Black Phosphated, Hot Dip Galvanized, Chrome Plated, etc.

for example, Hex Bolt - Of Dimension M16 x 50 - Made of Alloy Steel - In Grade 10.9 - Fully Threaded - In Hot Dip Galvanized Finish

What is Pitch or Thread Pitch?
Thread pitch is simply the distance between two threads as measured from the tip of one to the other.

What is the difference between Bolts & Screws?
By Bolts, we esentially mean that it is Half Threaded. By Screws, we mean that the Fastener is Fully Threaded.

What do we mean when we say High Tensile fasteners?
High Tensile Fasteners is the catagory of fasteners, be it any shape or size, whose Tensile Strength is more than the usual Mild Steel Fasteners used for everyday purpose. High tensile fasteners come in various grades such as 8.8, 10.9, 12.9 and so on. The basic difference between these grades is the Tensile Strength offered by each Grade.

What are Mild Steel fasteners?
Mild Steel fasteners are an everyday run of the mill fasteners which are directly made from the raw material without any Heat Treatment or special process unlinke high tensile fasteners which require a series of controlled processes like heat treatment, quenching, etc. to give stength properties. Mild Steel fasteners are the cheapest lot in fasteners & also the most widely used for general applications.

What is Tensile Strength?
Tensile strength is the maximum load mathematically computed on a square inch basis required to break a sample.

What is Yeild point?
Yeild point is that point of load at which the material yields rapidly.

What is proof load?
Proof load is the load that may be applied to a fastener without permanent set.