229-04 - 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, and 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.
The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.
