Fastening with screws. Screws and their differences from bolts. Stainless steel screws - design and origin

To secure various elements, it is customary to use threaded fasteners. The most common options for such fasteners are a bolt and a screw.

You can buy screws with a semicircular head in specialized stores. But what other types of these products are there?

The most famous types of screws

In the modern world, you can purchase various products, each of which is designed to perform specific functions. The main difference between different types of hardware is the shape of their heads.

when turning the countersunk screws, the product is camouflaged in the material that was chosen for the job. If there is a hexagonal hole in the head of the product, then you are guaranteed a more effective result of the work done due to the fact that the hardware is very durable and reliable;
the cylindrical head of the screw remains on the surface of the material, so it is not customary to use it in furniture making. You can opt for hardware with a hexagon located inside;
There are screws whose heads are semi-cylindrical or semi-circular. Such products may also contain a special hexagon, but most often you can find hardware with a cross-shaped slot.

These types of screws are most often found in modern shops. You can choose one of them depending on the tasks you need to complete.

Features of using screws

To select the appropriate type of screw, many factors must be taken into account. A store consultant will help you sort them out.

If the structural elements are not subject to too much load, then you should choose screws with a cylindrical head. The fact is that a flat-shaped screwdriver will not be able to cope with securing such hardware.

Countersunk head screws are most often used in furniture manufacturing because the finished product looks attractive and aesthetically pleasing. The same hardware has found its application in the housing and public utilities sector.

To securely fix metal sheets, it is necessary to use screws with a semi-cylindrical or semi-circular head. Also, such hardware allows you to secure products in the construction industry.

These are the main features of the use of various types of screws. If you can correctly determine the tasks that need to be completed, then the hardware will perform its main functions efficiently and effectively.

For those who don’t know how a screw differs from a bolt, we suggest watching this video:

These are the main parameters by which you can determine which fastener you are using.

The table below provides a short description of fasteners; it is compiled on the basis of GOST 27017-86. Below the standardized term Their short form is in bold. In italics and note NDP. Invalid synonyms are highlighted.

Term	Definition
GENERAL CONCEPTS
1. Fastener	Part for forming the connection
	In the form of a rod with a male thread at one end, with a head at the other, forming a connection by means of a nut or threaded hole in one of the products being connected
	A fastener for forming a connection or fixation, made in the form of a rod with an external thread at one end and a structural element for transmitting torque, can be a slotted head, a knurled head, or, in the absence of a head, a slot in the end of the rod
	A fastener in the form of a rod with an external special thread, a threaded conical end and a head at the other end, forming a thread in the hole of the wooden or plastic product being connected. Note. The special thread has a triangular, pointed profile and a larger gullet width compared to the width of the tooth.
	A fastener in the form of a cylindrical rod with male threads on both ends or the entire length of the rod
	A fastener in the form of a cylindrical or conical rod for fixing products during assembly
	A fastener with a threaded hole and a structural element for transmitting torque. The element can be a polyhedron, knurling on the side surface, end and radial holes, splines, etc.
	A fastener with a hole placed under a nut or the head of a bolt or screw to increase the bearing surface and (or) prevent them from self-unscrewing
	A fastener in the form of a semicircular wire rod, folded in half to form a head
	A fastener in the form of a smooth cylindrical rod with a head at one end, used to obtain a permanent connection due to the formation of a head at the other end of the rod by plastic deformation
TYPES OF FASTENING PRODUCTS
11. Step bolt	A bolt whose diameter of the smooth part of the rod exceeds the nominal diameter of the thread
12. Hinge bolt	Bolt, the head of which is made in the form of a movable part of the hinge joint
13. Fit bolt NDP. Bolt for reamer holes	A bolt, the diameter of the smooth part of the rod is determined from the condition of ensuring the operation of the shear connection
14. Foundation bolt	A bolt with a specially shaped head used to secure equipment to the foundation. The special shape of the head can represent the spread legs of the slotted part of the rod, the bent part of the rod, etc.
15. Captive screw	A screw whose diameter of the smooth part of the rod is less than the internal diameter of the thread
16. Self-tapping screw	A screw that forms a special thread in a hole in one of the plastic or metal products being joined
17.Self-drilling self-tapping screw	Self Tapping Screw with Drill Shape End
18. Set screw	A screw with a specially shaped end used to fix products relative to each other. The special end shape can be cylindrical, conical, flat, etc.
19. Spring pin	Cylindrical pin of tubular cross-section with a longitudinal groove along its length, rolled from spring steel
20. Slotted nut	Hexagonal nut with radially spaced slots for a cotter pin on the side of one of the end surfaces
21. Castle nut	Hexagonal nut, part of which is made in the form of a cylinder with radially located slots for a cotter pin
22. Cap nut	Nut, with spherical and flat end surfaces and blind threaded hole
23. Wing nut	Nut with flat protruding elements for transmitting torque
24. Flat washer	Flat face washer
25. Spring washer NDP. Grover's washer	A split round washer, the ends of which are located in different planes, which serves to prevent self-unscrewing of fasteners during its elastic deformation under load
26. Lock washer	A washer used to prevent self-unscrewing of fasteners using structural elements (claws, toes, teeth, etc.)
27. Hollow rivet	Rivet with tubular shank
28. Semi-hollow rivet	Rivet, the end part of the rod of which has a tubular cross-section
ELEMENTS OF FASTENING PRODUCTS
29. Fastener rod Kernel	Part of a fastener that directly fits into the holes of the products being connected or is screwed into the material of one of them
30. Fastener head Head	Part of a fastener having a shaft that serves to transmit torque and/or form a bearing surface
31. Bolt head Subhead	The smooth part of a bolt shank, cylindrical, oval, or square, directly adjacent to the head and used to center the bolt or prevent it from turning
32. Fastener collar Burt NDP. Flange	A protrusion on the supporting surface of a multifaceted nut, bolt head or screw, made in the form of a cylinder or truncated cone with a diameter greater than the diameter of their circumscribed circle
33. Fastener support lug Support ledge NDP. Support washer "Dead washer"	An annular projection on the bearing surface of a multi-faceted nut or bolt head, the diameter of which is less than the wrench size.
34. Fastener slot Slot	A specially shaped recess at the end of the head of a bolt, screw or screw, at the end of a set screw without a head, along a generatrix or at the end of a nut. The shape of the slot can be hexagonal, cross-shaped, in the form of a through or non-through slot, etc.
35. Bolt spike Thorn	A protrusion on the supporting surface of the bolt head, which serves to prevent it from turning
36. Bolt nose Us	A protrusion on the supporting surface of the head and shaft of the bolt, which serves to prevent it from turning
37. Gimlet	The threaded conical end of a screw used to cut threads in a wooden or plastic product to form a joint. July 17, 2018 Convenient calculator for calculating the weight of fasteners, calculating fasteners from pieces to kilograms and from kilograms to pieces (regular bolts, foundation bolts, self-tapping screws, hexagon socket screws, washers, nuts, high-strength bolt, washer and nut, as well as flange studs and nuts, meter studs, rods) will be useful in your work In June 2018, our company turned 16 years old! June 18, 2018 As part of the promotion, we provide a 16% discount on the following fasteners: machine-building bolts, nuts, flange studs, flat washers and spring washers at the main price list for hardware!

WITH Listening to the numerous constant reproaches of my Russian acquaintances about the “February coup d’etat” of 2014 in Ukraine and the legitimacy of its government, I involuntarily became interested in the legitimacy of the Russian authorities and its own coups d’etat. But they were revolutions! The most different - with and without blood, with the struggle for power and changes in the political system. They even overthrew a 1-year-old child, and a wife overthrew her husband. But I’ll start, perhaps, with Peter 1, by the way, Georgian on his father’s side...

1682. Streletsky riot in Muscovy. His elder brother Ivan became co-ruler of Peter 1, and their sister Sofya Alekseevna became their de facto ruler. The rebellious archers persuaded Sophia not to deprive them of her mercy...

1698. The uprising of the Moscow Streltsy regiments. The troops came to the defense of the Moscow princess Sofia Alekseevna, who claimed to have replaced her brother, Peter 1. After 3 months, the rebels were defeated and executed. Peter 1 personally chopped off heads...

1725. Guardsmen of the Preobrazhensky Regiment of the newly formed Russian Empire, with arms in hand, convinced the opponents of Catherine 1 (daughter of the Lithuanian peasant Samuil Skavronsky) to give her their votes. The problem arose after the death of Peter 1, who did not name a successor...

1727. There was no blood. The will of Catherine 1 was signed by her daughter, and later it was destroyed. “After consulting,” the Supreme Privy Council gave the throne to 11-year-old Peter 2 (the son of Tsarevich Alexei and Princess Sophia-Charlotte of Wolfenbüttel) bypassing other contenders...

1730. This time, the Supreme Privy Council transferred the throne to Anna Ioanovna (who married Duke William of Courland) after she signed documents limiting her autocracy...

1741. Bloodless coup d'etat. For the money of the French, the 1-year-old Emperor Ivan 6 (the son of Anna Leopoldovna and the German Prince Anton Ulrich of Brunswick-Lüneburg) and his family were overthrown. Elizaveta Petrovna was enthroned...

1762. Emperor Peter 3 was overthrown by his wife (born Karl Peter Ulrich of Holstein-Gottorp, killed). His wife, the German princess Sophia-Friederike-Auguste of Anhalt-Zerbst (Catherine 2), ascended the throne. For the first time, the Imperial Guards overthrew their emperor...

1801. As a result of a conspiracy involving guards officers, Russian Emperor Paul 1 (according to some sources, the son of a poor Estonian or Finnish woman) was killed. Up to 300 people are involved in the conspiracy. Later, the body of the emperor who “died a natural death” was shown to soldiers who did not really want to swear allegiance to Emperor Alexander 1 (married to Louise Maria Augusta, daughter of the Margrave of Baden)...

1825. The uprising of the Decembrists, who considered autocracy and serfdom destructive for the Russian Empire. Depressed. The verdict of the secret court is hanging, imprisonment, demotion, exile, transfer to the Caucasus...

1907. Duma coup. The State Duma was dissolved early with subsequent changes to the electoral system. The Duma went against Emperor Nicholas 2 (mother - daughter of the Danish king Christian IX Louise-Sophia-Frederica-Dagmar, married to Alice-Victoria-Elena-Louise-Beatrice, daughter of Grand Duke Ludwig IV of Darmstadt and granddaughter of the English Queen Victoria) refused to accept the budget and laws. Naturally she was dismissed. Especially against the backdrop of rumors about the assassination attempt on Nicholas 2...

1917. February revolution. The political crisis, dissatisfaction with the autocratic policies of the tsar and the correctly directed impulse of the popular masses led to the overthrow of Emperor Nicholas by 2 rebel soldiers and workers. The Russian Orthodox Church refused to call on Orthodox Christians not to participate in the unrest. According to official data, about 300 dead. The Russian Provisional Government received all power...

1917. The Bolshevik coup, which became the end of the Russian Empire and the subsequent formation of the USSR. As a result of the armed uprising and overthrow of the Provisional Government of Russia, the Bolsheviks came to power. After the coup - civil war, diplomatic isolation, the collapse of the Russian Empire and war communism...

1953. Conspiracy to remove Joseph Stalin from power. On the first of March, the leader of all times and peoples I.V. Stalin was found helplessly lying on the floor of his dacha. There is still no explanation how an elderly man with enormous influence and health problems was left without security supervision or the attention of his surroundings for many hours. The complete passivity of Beria, Malenkov and Khrushchev, who were clearly in no hurry to call a doctor, is now interpreted as a conspiracy...

1964. A peaceful and bloodless coup through the October plenum of the Central Committee secretly organized by N. Khrushchev. While Nikita Khrushchev was on vacation, he was “left” for health reasons. Not the worst option, by the way, because... his “successor” also proposed physical elimination...

1991. Putsch. State Emergency Committee. An attempt to stop the collapse of the USSR through an armed seizure of power led to the failure to sign a new Union Treaty, the dissolution of the Cabinet of Ministers and the Congress of People's Deputies of the USSR, the abolition of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR and the liquidation of the USSR itself. In 2014, one of the organizers of this putsch, who gave the order to bring tanks and heavy equipment into Moscow, was awarded the Order of Alexander Nevsky. Russian President V. Putin personally presented the order to Marshal Yazov. The award has found its hero...

1993. Coup d'etat. The President of the Russian Federation B. Yeltsin, contrary to the constitution, dissolved the Supreme Council and the Congress of People's Deputies of Russia. The President was automatically removed from office, which was confirmed by the convened Congress. The Supreme Council itself and the Congress of People's Deputies were dispersed using weapons, tanks and armored vehicles. The number of those killed, the role of political leaders of both sides, the identity of the snipers who shot at the police and demonstrators are still unknown...

1999. After the bloody coup d'etat, the outbreak of the 1st Chechen War and serious accusations of genocide of the Russian people, Boris Yeltsin had no way of not going to prison by leaving power. He had to transfer his power (let's say - to a representative of the Kremlin group) to KGB officer V. Putin in exchange for a number of guarantees, incl. and guarantees of personal safety. At the end of 1999, V. Putin received supreme power in Russia, and later this decision was legitimized in the presidential elections. When a group of people removes one president and brings another to power, can this be called a coup d'etat?

This is what it is, legitimate Russia. By the way, can someone say how it happened that for many centuries Russia was ruled by people who were not entirely Russian, and sometimes not at all Russian by blood?

Created 11/25/14, last updated 06/12/19

photo in the title: the assassination of Emperor Paul 1 (engraving from a French book of 1880)

It is possible that some of the names in the above designation will be controversial (sharpeners love to argue: until they are hoarse, with a tape measure in their hands and tearing T-shirts on the chest), but today all the above designations are understandable and are used in communication by that large group of sharpeners who communicate on forums.

What's new in version v.3.3:
- added designation for 7 hinge elements;
- previous versions are available for download ( , );

Colleagues, in conclusion, I would like to note that despite my opinion regarding the posting of my articles and materials on other Internet resources, I will only welcome the publication of this material on your forums, provided that you place an active indexed link to this small Blog...

DESIGNATION OF ELEMENTS OF MANICURE CLIPPERS (v3.3 from 06/12/19):

P.S1. I remind you that in the Blog about sharpening there is an accessible and understandable + perhaps the reader will also be interested in material with, where all surfaces and angles are indicated.

P.S2. I would like to express my gratitude to all the sharpeners who assisted in the creation of this article!

Created 06/18/11, last updated 06/12/19

June 11, 2019

The reader must remember that, with a high degree of probability, the same abrasive when used on the same steels, but for different people, will give a different final result, which depends not only on the values of microns, grit or surface roughness given in the table, but on experience and the level of qualifications of who and how applies their knowledge in practice.

Today, the abrasive grain size table includes the values of FEPA, JIS, ANSI standards; synthetic (artificial) abrasive materials SHAPTON, NANIWA, SUEHIRO, BORIDE, SPYDERCO, LANSKY, DMT DIAMOND, NORTON, CARBORUNDUM; as well as standards for diamond powders and pastes FEPA, ANSI, DSTU. Sometimes the noticeable difference in grit numbers depends on the methods used to obtain and classify the abrasive itself. For example, some manufacturers use the average grain particle size, others are guided by the principle of “no more,” etc. The table is also supplemented with the values of roughness classes during finishing operations when processing exclusively with diamond and CBN pastes, indicating sources of information.

What's new in version 7.11?
- The BORIDE column has been updated... The version of the table with columns of NORAX, 3M TRIZACT, 3M PSA, MICRO-MESH sandpapers is still available;

Simplified conversion table GRIT - MICRON - ROUGHNESS (v7.11 from 03/04/19):

In the conversion table grit to microns:

1. Micron (modern: micrometer) - a unit of measurement equal to one millionth of a meter;
2. FEPA - Federation of European Producers of Abrasives (European Standards). The prefixes “P” and “F” (parameter ds50 are indicated, the values of P3000 and P5000 are given from third-party sources) highlight abrasives made of aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, etc., respectively, P-grit is for free abrasives (papers, fabrics), and F- grit - for bonded abrasives (bars, wheels, etc.); the prefix “D” denotes diamond grit, and “B” denotes CBN grit; prefix "M" - to designate the size of diamond and CBN micropowders obtained by deposition rather than sifting (applicable for powders less than D/B46. Grain sizes: P, F - indicated in grit, and B, D, M - in µm(micron);
3. JIS - Japanese Industrial Standards (Japan). The JIS column for synthetic (artificial) abrasives contains data for the industry standard JIS R 6001:1998 (dimensions in grit, parameter ds -50) which is adapted to the relevant international standards. For diamond and CBN powders, the industry standard JIS B 4130 applies (dimensions in µm). At the same time, in different sources, the prefixes “J” and “#” are used before the numbers;
4. ANSI - American National Standards Institute (USA). The ANSI column for synthetic aluminum oxide and silicon carbide abrasives is ANSI B74.12 (dimensions in grit), for diamond and CBN powders - ANSI B74.16-2002 (dimensions - in mesh). Diamonds and CBN with grains less than 400 mesh are called micron and can be designated incl. via ANSI B74.20-2004 with dimensions in µm. CAMI - Coated Abrasive Manufacturers Institute ceased to exist in 1999;
5. The DSTU column contains data from DSTU 3292-95 (Ukrina, dimensions - in µm). The analogue for the Russian Federation is GOST 9206. The color code adopted by the manufacturer when marking the accompanying diamond paste is also indicated here;

6. SHAPTON - 5000 stone of the PRO series has a declared grain size of 2.94 microns, but this entire series is not presented on the official website of SHAPTON CO,.LTD. The closest most popular stone, spotted on the manufacturer’s website, has a grain size of 2.45 microns and belongs to the GLASS STONE #6000 series (this value is not indicated in the table). Full series - PRO: 120, 220, 320, 1000, 1500, 2000, 5000, 8000,12000, 30000; GLASS: 120, 220, 320, 500, 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000, 6000, 8000, 10000, 16000, 30000). In the table above there is a column specifically for the GLASS: series, and not PRO - please do not forget about this when working with this table;
7. NANIWA - instead of the outdated names of the popular series CHOSERA and SUPER STONE, new ones have been introduced: PROFESSIONAL STONE and SPECIALTY STONE. The difference is that the former work faster, the latter are thinner;

8. DMT - Diamond Machining Technology, USA. The grain size is indicated in mesh, (120-8000 mesh, ANSI B74.16) or in microns(from 120 to 3 mircron);
9. To determine roughness classes 1-5, 13 and 14, the parameter Ra (arithmetic mean deviation of the profile in microns) is not used, and for classes 6-12 - Rz (height of roughness in microns, can only be calculated in laboratory conditions), which is caused by the need to unambiguously determine the class of surface roughness using various control methods.

10. ROUGHNESS - roughness classes are given after polishing of hard alloy products on diamond paste; roughness classes after processing with CBN pastes are indicated according to data from the Ilyich abrasive plant, St. Petersburg (source: P.I. Yashcheritsyn). Achieving the required surface roughness class largely depends on the level of initial roughness (surface preparation), processing accuracy during finishing operations (deviation from the required geometric shape) and the uniformity of the grain composition of powders and pastes;

11. Grit standard GB2478 (China) corresponds to FEPA value for coated materials (P);
12. The GRIT value in materials with large grains (up to 60 microns) means the number of holes per square inch when sifting through a sieve, and thinner than 60 microns - sifting by sedimentation or separation (with a mathematical assessment from macrophotos, etc.);
13. The MESH value, according to some sources, corresponds to the number of evenly spaced screen holes per square inch; according to others, it is the number of threads in the screen mesh. Some foreign sellers denote the grain size of their abrasives with the word GRAIN (for example, 220 grain) - in this case, grain is translated as “grain size” and to clarify its value, you must contact the seller or manufacturer;
14. According to the information I have: the Carborundum Company operates in the USA (founded in 1891, in 1895 production was moved to Niagara Falls), in 1906 the Deutsche Carborundum Werke (Dusseldorf, Germany) was opened, in 1910 - Compagnie Françse Aloxite (France), in 1913 The Carborundum company limited was registered in Great Britain (Manchester), in 1950 the Carborundum Company bought the Canadian Canada Sandpapers, Inc, operating since 1930. All these enterprises are associated with the American Carborundum Company, and the English The Carborundum company limited is officially considered its subsidiary. You can find sharpening stones of this type on sale. with the names CARBORUDUM (silicon carbide) and ALOXITE (aluminum oxide) and dividing them into coarse(~130 µm), meduum(~80 µm), fine(~45 µm) and extra fine(~25 µm). On the markings of vintage stones (and these are the ones that are usually in demand), before one of these words, numbers are usually indicated, which may vary depending on the size and grain size of the stones. If there is no letter A after the numbers, then this bar is made of silicon carbide. If there is one, it is made of aluminum oxide. All stones work well with oil as a coolant, but some sources say that these are water stones. In 1983, the Carborundum Company closed its production in Niagara Falls... By the way, in 1954 the Indian company Carborundum Universal Ltd (CUMI) was registered, which also produces abrasives.
15. The column of synthetic sharpening stones AQUASTONE (Ukraine, Zaporozhye) whose grain size is equivalent to the JIS standard has been removed from the table. By the way, KosiM stones (Ukraine, Cherkassy) have a grain size equivalent to the FEPA-F standard.

A little about roughness classes:

In different versions of the table, in one form or another, there may be information about roughness classes, which before January 1, 1975 were called cleanliness classes. Obtaining a particular class mainly depends on the processing method and mainly on the abrasive materials used. At the same time, to obtain the highest class of roughness, you need a laboratory-clean workplace and a very clean abrasive. Practice has established a relationship between a class and the method of obtaining it. Thus, by finishing operations it is possible to obtain surface cleanliness within 14-10 classes, by lapping operations - within 12-10 classes, by polishing - within 13-9 classes (source: Osnas Y.V., see sources below); If you try to divide grinding into types of processing, then 9-7 classes can be obtained in finishing, 6-4 classes - in semi-finishing, and 3-1 classes - in roughing.

The same source says that in production conditions, assessment of the roughness class is most simply and quickly done by visual comparison with samples that have a certain surface roughness. Practice shows that with skill, inspectors are able to quite reliably determine the roughness class by eye. The exception is high grades of treated surfaces, where there are often discrepancies in assessments between different performers. In this case, the roughness class is determined by comparison through a special microscope or profilometer.

Used materials:

8. www.washingtonmills.com
9. www.naniwa-kenma.co.jp
10. www.suehiro-toishi.com/
11. Yashcheritsyn P.I. " ", pp. 37, 69
12. Osnas Y.V. "Surface finishing of measuring instruments", p.65
13. Lansky: www.bladeforums.com
14. www.nortonabrasives.com
15. Carborundum: , , ,
16. www.shapton.co.jp/en/
17.JIS R 6001:1998
18. JIS R 6001:2017
19. www.aquastone.org
20. www.kosim.com.ua

ZAT (Dnepr, Ukraine)

Created 09/12/09, last updated 07/11/19

June 09, 2019

June 03, 2019

As for the clippers, it will be easier to understand the not very short range of STALEX if you accept the division of manicure clippers into series proposed by the manufacturer, which the STALEX company is applying at the time of writing these words:

1. Exclusive NX (old article: N9). The cutters are made of stainless steel grade 95X18 with a hardness that feels up to 58 HRC (the manufacturer gives figures of 58-60 HRC). The clippers in this series belong to the premium level and are intended for professional work by manicurists in beauty salons. By professional work, I mean work in a profession that provides the main livelihood, and not a specialist qualification.

2. Expert NE (old articles: N7, K, KL). Expert series nail clippers are made of stainless steel grade 40X13 and hardness 50-53 HRC and are intended for professional nail service specialists.

3. Smart NS (old articles: N5, KE). Smart series nippers are made of stainless steel grade 40X13 and hardness 48-50 HRC. They are intended for beginner manicurists who are just taking their first steps in their new profession.

4. Classic NC (old articles: N3, KM). They are made from the same steel 40X13 and have a hardness in the range of 48-50 HRC. Designed for household and home use between visits to the manicure salon.

Similar designations have been introduced for nail scissors, where for similar series the official site gives the following designations: Exclusive (steel 40Х13, 50-55 HRC), Expert (steel 40Х13, 49-53 HRC), Smart (steel 30Х13) and Classic (steel 30Х13 ).

June 02, 2019

Ukraine has always been known as a manufacturer of high-quality professional manicure tools! You may also be interested in familiarizing yourself with other well-known brands of manicure tools, a description of which can be found in this Blog.

P.S. In our workshop you can always sharpen and repair your manicure and pedicure instruments. Sharpening services are provided to both residents of the city of Dnepr and throughout Ukraine (delivery by Nova Poshta within 3 days both ways). Cm. ..

ZAT (Dnepr, Ukraine)

Created 09/07/10, last update - 06/02/19

Why do I often talk about wire cutters? Firstly, in the vast majority of cases, they are the main and most difficult tool for manicurists to make.

Secondly, their newfangled name “cutters” didn’t stick with me, although that’s exactly what this manufacturer calls them. In the Blog about sharpening, there is even an article about this: “”, in which everything is explained. I recommend that you read it if you have questions about these terms.

Well, thirdly, manicure clippers made in Ukraine (and no matter what the name) are deservedly considered the best in the entire post-Soviet space. And I am pleased to remind our dear reader of this once again.

Strictly speaking, this is what OLTOL manicure cuticle nippers look like. In this case, in the picture above and below these words: 1) this is the XL model, 2) the photographs were taken after sharpening the wire cutters in the Sharpening Blog workshop.

All OLTON tools are made of corrosion-resistant material with a hardness after heat treatment, according to sensations, ~50-53 HRC (the manufacturer does not indicate the hardness of the steel, and the numbers are based on the personal opinion of the author of the article, supported by many years of experience as a sharpener - ZAT).

The product range of the manufacturing company covers the entire range of manicure and pedicure instruments. Let me add that in the Blog about sharpening there is interesting material directly related to the OLTON tool. If you are interested, you can find it by following the link. Well, for now I will return directly to the cutters themselves of this t.m.

The handles of OLTON manicure and pedicure nippers are equipped with two retraction springs, which makes their movement soft and smooth. The rivet can be made of stainless steel or a bronze alloy. In general, this instrument leaves a very pleasant impression, incl. and according to reviews from manicurists. By the way, do you know how to say correctly - manicurist or manicurist? - the answer can be found in the most interesting material. I was surprised when I first heard about it!

Having been servicing OLTON nail clippers since 2009, I am pleased to note what I like about it - this tool is stable, and in our unstable times this is perhaps the most important thing. Those. in recent years (probably since 2011 or 2012) it has not had any sharp and unexpected declines as an instrument. Stable level of hinge assembly and no surprises in heat treatment. On the other hand, over the past few years, the level of sharpening, which I often call factory sharpening, has noticeably increased, plus the retraction springs have become more predictable and durable.

However, I would like to draw the manufacturer’s attention to some points: 1) - older models of cuticle nippers, for example XXL, are somewhat more likely to have problems with the hinge joint; 2) - sometimes there is a feeling that the blades of younger models of nail clippers lack rigidity.

in the photo - what is inside the OLTON nail clippers

A few words about nail scissors, factory sharpening and the company’s pricing policy.

I like OLTON nail scissors. Good steel, predictable and they are simply easy to use, maintain and sharpen, they have good blade geometry (even though quite “tight” scissors are sometimes found on sale).

I will add that factory sharpening is also an interesting issue for most manufacturers of manicure instruments - i.e. You can buy a tool that will go straight to work right off the counter, or you can buy one that will require a visit to a sharpener. Although (this primarily applies to nail clippers, and I wrote about this a little earlier), the company’s efforts aimed at increasing the level of factory sharpening are noticeable.

As for the pricing policy of the OLTON company, it is quite comfortable for manicurists and fully corresponds to the concept of a high-quality professional tool (i.e., a tool that was designed and made to work with full load and which will be a good assistant for manicurists who have their own I earn my living by profession) with stable quality from year to year, predictable work and service. This is one of the few tools that I recommend to my clients with a clear conscience.

What else I would like to note is that OLTON is a modern developing company (link to

It is difficult to imagine the life of modern society without fastening elements (screws, nuts, bolts, etc.). All these minor details surround people everywhere: from furniture to computer peripherals. But few people pay due attention to fasteners, and some don’t even think about what types of bolts exist in nature.

What are these products?

Bolts are parts that are designed to form a connection between parts of a specific structure. Such products consist of two main elements: a head and a cylindrical rod with external thread. The last component is necessary for screwing on one or more nuts.

General classification

There are many types of bolts. But the main classification consists of the following products:

Anchor bolts, which are attached primarily to load-bearing foundations and are designed to maintain the integrity of any structure. Often such products are used as spacer dowels.
Eye bolts, which, unlike other types of bolts, are not intended to connect a structure. They are used as the main or additional means for lifting loads. Quite often, such products can be seen on large machine tools.
Universal bolts, which often have hex-shaped heads and are used to connect various structures. A wrench is often used to remove such fasteners.
Bolts with welded flanges, which are used to connect structures subject to vibration. For example, some automobile or machine tools are connected with these types of fasteners.

In addition, there are other classifications that depend on the following:

type of coating;
material and strength;
appointments;
head shapes.

Type of coverage

According to the current GOST 9.306-85, there are the following types of bolt coatings:

zinc, which can also be hot or mixed with chromates;
copper;
oxide, oil-impregnated, filled with chromates or acidic solutions;
silver;
nickel;
cadmium with the addition of chromates;
tin;
phosphate, oil impregnated;
multilayer, which includes nickel and copper (or both, but with an admixture of chromium).

As a rule, the name of the coating is placed after the dot, at the end of the entire bolt designation. If there is any number next to it, then it means the thickness of the applied coating. This value is measured in microns (1 micron equals 1/1000 mm).

You can find out in more detail how the names of coatings are deciphered in the generally accepted designations of bolts using the example below in the text.

Bolt material

The following steels can be used for the manufacture of fasteners:

Structural without alloyed elements or with their admixture. That is, brands such as: St3, Steel 10 (20, 30, 45), 08kp, 40X, 20KhGSA, 40G, etc.
Low-alloy structural ones, like 10G2, as well as analogues.
Conventional and heat-resistant, corrosion-resistant (stainless steel): AISI 316, 40Х13, 12Х18Н10Т, AISI 304, 10Х17Н13М2Т, etc.
Relaxation-resistant: 20Х1М1Ф1БТ, 25Х1МФ, 30ХМА, etc.

In addition, some types of bolts are made from brass, copper, and wrought titanium alloy. For example, brands L63, VT1-0 or VT5.

Bolt strength

In addition to the material, the main quality of a fastener is its reliability. After all, everyone who deals with various types of bolts and nuts hopes that such a connection will withstand the load.

There are eleven strength classes in total: starting from 3.6 and ending with 12.9. More information about this can be found in GOST R 52627-2006 or its analogue ISO 898/1-78.

High-strength bolts are considered to be products that belong to strength classes 6.8, 8.8, 9.8, 10.9 and 12.9. Such bolts are often used in the production of parts for agricultural machinery, machine tools, railway fastenings, as well as in bridge construction.

Fasteners below class 6.8 are considered weak and are used to create structures that are not subject to heavy loads. For example, such products are used in the production of small-sized equipment and furniture.

Purpose of bolts

Depending on the area of use, there are the following types of bolts:

Furniture. These products are the cheapest and are used only for the production of various wooden structures, such as rafters or frame houses. As a rule, the strength class of such fasteners is low or medium, and the coating is only zinc.
Construction bolts. These fasteners are made from high-strength steels and have one feature - enlarged heads. They are used in the construction of buildings and other structures, including bridges or subways.
Road bolts. Depending on what structures they are used for, these fasteners can have both high and low strength classes. As a rule, such bolts are produced with a carriage head for faster tightening without the use of auxiliary tools. Similar fasteners are used during the assembly of road barriers and signs.
Transport (elevator) bolts, which are usually made of structural steel with a zinc coating. The main feature of this fastener is a spherical head with two “spikes”. The latter prevent the bolt from rotating around its axis.
Railway, which are terminal, butt and embedded. Special requirements apply to such fasteners. Each of them must be made of heat-resistant and corrosion-resistant steels. Such bolts are used during the installation of tracks and additional railway structures.
Ploughshares, which are used in the production of agricultural machinery. Typically, such bolts are made with countersunk heads of a high accuracy class. In addition, they have square heads, which are responsible for fixing the product in one position.
Engineering bolts that are manufactured with hex heads and usually have metric threads. These high-strength fasteners are used in various fields: from machine tools to the production of instruments and various measuring mechanisms.

Types of heads

The following types of bolt heads are available:

Concealed, which are used in cases where it is necessary that the fasteners do not protrude above the surface, but are hidden inside the structure. Often bolts with such heads are used in the manufacture of furniture.
Semicircular, which are often used to connect structures made of soft materials. For example, fasteners with such heads are used in the manufacture of the same furniture products.

Examples of markings for various types of bolts

Each fastener has its own designation. In most cases this is a standard marking that applies to many bolts. For example, M16x1.5-4gx60.68.10.096, where:

M16 - metric thread, diameter 16 mm;
1.5 - fine thread pitch, which is equal to 1.5 mm;
4g - high accuracy class (there is also a rough class, which is designated by the number 8);
60 - bolt length equal to 60 mm;
68 - strength class;
10 - grade of metal (sometimes instead of a number in this place there may be the letters “C” or “A”, which indicate mild or automatic steel);
096 - zinc coating 6 microns thick.

But some new types of anchor bolts have completely different markings. For example, HA 16x130, where HA is the presence of a ring. Accordingly, numbers 16 and 130 are the dimensions of the fastener (diameter and length).

In addition, there are anchor bolts designated HG and HL. The first letters indicate that the fastener is made with a hook. And HL means that the anchor bolt has a 90° bend.

According to the shape of the head, bolts and screws come with a hexagonal head (Fig. 15, A), square (Fig. 15, b), cylindrical (Fig. 15, V), semicircular (Fig. 15, G), secret (Fig. 15, d) with a recess for a hex key (Fig. 15, e) or a special screwdriver (Fig. 15, and). Other head designs are available.

Bolts, as a rule, have a head that is grasped from the outside with a tool - a wrench, Fig. 15, a, b, screws - with a special socket wrench (Fig. 15, c-g) and with heads, preventing the screw from turning.

Screw heads with external grip. Provides the greatest tightening force, but requires more space for the wrench to grip. The hexagonal head has become widespread (Fig. 15, a, b), which requires turning the wrench 1/6 of a turn until it catches on the next edges (provided that the wrench does not turn over). The smaller hex head requires less space to accommodate. This allows the weight of the structure to be reduced. In conditions of frequent screwing and unscrewing and in the presence of free space for turning the key, square heads are used, which, with the same dimensions, have wider edges.

Heads with end grip. Can be placed in recesses, which improves the appearance, reduces dimensions and makes the machine easier to maintain. Depending on the shape of the tool used, such heads are made: o internal hexagon (see Fig. 15, e). slot for a regular screwdriver (see Fig. 15, V) or with a Phillips slot for a special screwdriver (see Fig. 15, and). Hexagon socket screws are operated with a simple key in the form of a hexagonal profile bent at a right angle. The widespread use of internal hexagon screws is explained by the fact that the strength of the edges of the hexagonal hole is less than the strength of the screw shaft, and it cannot be torn off when tightening, and the tightening process is easy to automate. Screw heads for tightening with a screwdriver (see Fig. 15, e) can be cylindrical, semicircular, countersunk or semi-secret. Heads with a Phillips slot (see Fig. 15, and) are more perfect, since such a slot resists crushing better.

Anti-rotation heads. They are divided into heads of a special shape, placed in sockets, or heads with two parallel working edges, placed in grooves, and round heads with a mustache, causing the part to collapse.

Rice. 15. Types of bolts and screws

The ends of the bolts and screws are made flat (Fig. 16, A), with a conical chamfer (Fig. 16, b) or spherical (Fig. 16, V).

Rice. 16. Structural elements of bolts, screws and studs

Depending on the shape of the rod, bolts and screws come with normal rod(Fig. 17,a); With subheading(Fig. 17, b); with precisely machined thickened rod for placement without a gap in the hole from under the reamer (Fig. 17, c); with reduced diameter rod uncut part to increase elastic compliance and endurance under dynamic loads (Fig. 17, d) .

Rice. 17.Shape of bolts and screws

Depending on the manufacturing accuracy, bolts and screws perform normal and increased accuracy.

Depending on the purpose, bolts and screws are general purpose, installation and special.

The screws shown in Fig. 18, are called installation ones. They are used to fix the position of parts and prevent their displacement, for example, when connecting two shafts using a bushing and keys, the axial fixation of the bushing relative to the shaft is carried out using set screws. Flat end screws (Fig. 18, A) can be used for small thickness parts; with conical (Fig. 18, b) and stepped (Fig. 18, c, d)- for parts with pre-drilling. Set screws are manufactured in short lengths with threads along the entire length. Screws with drilled end (Fig. 18, d) used together with the ball).

Rice. 18. Set screws

To special bolts These include foundation bolts (Fig. 19, a), cone bolts for reaming holes (Fig. 19, b), load screws (eye bolts, Fig. 19, c) and many others.

Fig. 19. Examples of special bolts