Bolts are one of the most versatile structural fasteners, available in a vast array of configurations to suit different materials and strength requirements. These fasteners differ primarily in thread specification, length, and head shape, with varying combinations of these characteristics resulting in bolts with different functions. They typically require a drilled hole and a complementary nut, or tapped mating part for installation, and, unlike screws, they are generally not tapered.
Hex bolts and nuts are essential, high-strength threaded fasteners featuring a six-sided head, designed for heavy-duty applications in construction, machinery, and automotive industries. They pair together—the bolt (external thread) with the nut (internal thread)—to secure components via tightened wrenching, often featuring partially threaded shanks for increased shear strength.