Simpson Strong-Tie has expanded its line of fasteners to include the XEQ self-drilling screw for use in exterior metal framing applications. Designed specifically for use with Simpson Strong-Tie® ...

Triangle Fastener Corp. has a line of type No. 304 stainless steel bi-metal self-drilling screws that provide corrosion resistance and ductility, officials said. The drill point is made of hardened ...

Self-tapping screws are designed to create their own threads as they are driven into masonry. Unlike other fasteners, contractors do need to drill a hole or tap threads in a separate step. This ...

Self-clinching fasteners were designed almost 70 years ago as way to attach components to thin sheet metal and ensure the connection would withstand hard tugs and torque loads. They are also useful ...

Screws are designed with their intended materials in mind. Although it’s possible to use a drywall screw with a piece of wood ...

Engineers can use self-clinching fasteners on stainless-steel panels and parts, but first they must address some important issues. Engineers routinely turn to self-clinching (SC) fasteners when they ...