Fasteners

Learning objectives

  • Define the purpose of a fastener
  • Identify and describe various types of each of the following:
    • Screws
    • Bolts
    • Nuts
    • Washers
    • Fastener head designs
    • Nails
    • Retaining rings
    • Rivets

Course overview

A fastener is a piece of hardware that mechanically holds or joins two or more objects together. Workers use a variety of fasteners in hundreds of industrial facility applications.

The Fasteners training course examines several commonly encountered fasteners. It describes their design and identifies their purpose. These fasteners include:

  • Screws
  • Bolts
  • Nuts
  • Washers
  • Nails
  • Retaining rings
  • Rivets

This online course is part of the Fasteners and Seals training series.

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