Wood Screws vs. Sheet Metal Screws
Self-Tapping Sheet Metal Screw, Wood Screw or Lag Screw? When you’re choosing your screws for a project, it’s important to know what you need for the job. That decision isn’t always straightforward, though — you might be surprised which options work with your applications. From stainless self-tapping sheet metal screws to wood screws to lag […]
Zip Screws and Tek Screws
Zip Screws and Tek Screws Sometimes, the terminology connected to screws and fasteners can be confusing, especially when used interchangeably. Characteristics like self-drilling, self-tapping, and self-piercing are essential functions of a screw and often dictate the intended application. At All Points Fasteners, we’re here to offer the best technical advice when it comes to fastening, […]
Self-Tapping Tek Screws
Self-Tapping Tek Screws Self-tapping fasteners, such as zip screws or tek screws, drill their own little tunnels by cutting precise threads once they are screwed into timber, plastic or metal. It’s useful to use self-tapping fasteners for items that you need to grow routinely such as air-conditioning models or canopies where you need to disassemble […]
K-Lathe aka Modified Truss aka Round Washer Head
K-Lathe aka Modified Truss aka Round Washer Head The Round Washer Head design, which can also be known as wafer head screws, K-Lathe screws and modified truss screws, could quite possibly be the most multipurpose head design offered. It combines the benefits of the Pan Head design but has an attached washer built on to […]
Tek Screws For Solar Panels
Tek Screws For Solar Panels If saving money on your home electricity bill is a priority, then setting up home solar panels might be a good long-term investment for you. You can build the solar panels by yourself, but like any other do-it-yourself project, building a home solar panel takes time and commitment. As long […]
