What are hardware, fasteners, and accessories?

Hardware, fasteners, and accessories are essential components used in various industries to assemble, connect, and secure objects. While they may seem like small, individual parts, they play a crucial role in the construction, manufacturing, and everyday use of countless products.

Functions of Hardware:

Provides structural support

Facilitates movement and operation

Protects and secures objects

Applications of Hardware:

Construction: Nails, screws, bolts, hinges, locks

Automotive: Nuts, bolts, clips, fasteners

Electronics: Brackets, stands, enclosures

Furniture: Hinges, handles, casters

Functions of Fasteners:

Create mechanical joints

Hold components together

Resist forces such as tension, shear, and vibration

Applications of Fasteners:

Building construction: Screws, nails, bolts, anchors

Automotive: Nuts, bolts, rivets, clips

Manufacturing: Threaded rods, studs, washers

Functions of Accessories:

Improve appearance

Add functionality

Provide protection

Applications of Accessories:

Furniture: Knobs, pulls, feet

Electronics: Cords, cables, cases

Automotive: Floor mats, covers, spoilers

Relationship Between Hardware, Fasteners, and Accessories

Overlapping categories: Some items can fit into multiple categories. For example, a screw can be considered both hardware and a fastener.

Complementary roles: Fasteners are often used in conjunction with other hardware components, such as brackets or plates.

Customization: Accessories are frequently used to customize hardware or products to meet specific needs or preferences.

Model Numbers

1405422-2

SWI1930A

R30-9400700

RLCBSK-2-14-01

SJA7501-5/8-50-BLACK