How to Prepare Your Home for a Hurricane The 2019 hurricane season is upon us and although there are currently no storms on the horizon, it is best to be prepared in advance with the tools and supplies you need to get your home ready to survive the storm. Below are some tips for installing
The drive style refers to the installation tool used. The most common are the Phillips, slotted, a combination of both (Phillips and slotted), and hex (hexagon). Using the correct sized slotted screwdriver or hex key prevents head damage. For hex cap screws, use a wrench made for square head bolts and screws. Selecting an uncommon
HEAVY HEX NUTS Compared to Hex Nuts, the Heavy Hex series is wider by 1/8″ across flats. This provides a number of advantages. Heavy Hex Nuts can span eccentric or oversize bolt holes. They offer increased bearing area to support higher bearing stresses;and they have thicker walls to control nut dilation under load. These effects
FLAT HEAD CAP SCREW This fastener is a quality, close tolerance product with dimensions conforming to USASI B18.6.2. Made of Grade 2 steel, it provides a tensile strength of 74,000 psi. The flat countersunk head has an accurately milled slot for holding or tightening with screwdriver. Available from stock in diameters from 1/2 through 3/4
