Screws may look similar to nails, but they come with significant functionality. They are often used with the help of a screwdriver or even with a drill based on the project. The ridges that you find around those screws are known as threads that help in securing the screw. The head of the screw comes with multiple designs. Moreover, the smooth area you find right below the head is called the shank.
Different Types Of Screws
Along with bulk screws, many other types of screws are discussed below:
1. Wood Screws
As the name suggests, these screws are for attaching wood to wood. Although they may have various kinds of heads, they mainly come with round or flat heads. Based on their finishes, they can be best used in interior and exterior projects.
2. Sheet Metal Screws
Screws designed to attach the sheets of metal are known as sheet metal screws. It doesn’t come with a smooth shaft, but its threading to the top of the head ensures that the screw can quickly drive through the sheet metal. These screws are available in a variety of sizes and are made up of steel, making it easier to self-tap through the metal.
3. Drywall Screws
These screws are for installing drywall panels. These screws come with bugle heads to protect against tearing the paper surface. It comes with a self-tapping head and is designed so that it doesn’t damage the drywall.
4. Ball Screw
A ball screw BLK (บอลสกรู BLK, which is the term in Thai) is a mechanical device that helps in converting rotary motion to linear motion and doing it with an efficiency of 98%. Bulk Screw BLK or bulk screw backlash is a kind of axial motion that lies between the nut and screw while the load direction is reversed without turning the nut or screw.
5. Lag Bolts
Lag Bolts, also known as lag screws, come with large diameters facilitating deep penetration into wood and other materials. They are durable enough as they are coated in corrosion-resistant coating to ensure the exposure doesn’t degrade their quality. Its applications are in decks, walls, and other outdoor structures.
Wrapping Up!
Screws are made from multiple materials, such as aluminum, stainless steel, and whatnot. With the wide variety of the screws mentioned above, you will be able to put the screws into multiple applications to ensure enough durability and longevity of the screws. However, you need to ensure that you are making the best out of the screws by implementing properly them with the right tool.
