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Socket screw

Are you that guy who loves building stuff with nuts and bolts? If you ever come across such pesky screws, better have socket screws in your toolbox.  A Socket screw is also a standard screw that has different type of shape on the top side we called as a hexagonal socket. This is the type of screw that requires an Allen key, aka a hex key. The word socket refers to a space or opening that can contain something, similarly how a plug fits into a socket. The hex key is designed to slot into the top of the socket screw enabling good purchase for turning. 

Screws and bolts of yore all came with flat tops or crosses that needed a screwdriver to turn. If you turned more than a few times with enough force they would usually come out of the hole so much that it became hard to turn. This can not only result in potential accidents, but it can even break the object you were trying to assemble. Only the socket screws have a hexagonal shape that results in better grip for you. Their special construction allows you to comfortably and safely set them extremely tight, preventing slippage. This enhanced grip has made a lot of difference in how things are built; Skyline Steel stainless steel screws have not only helped improve building but also help in making it safer. 

How Socket Screws Revolutionized the Assembly Process?

Although socket screws and regular screws may appear similar, in fact, one has a number of key benefits over the other. They have optimized structure to ensure they keep great grip and turn very tight without slipping off or bending your item being worked. Furthermore, socket screws are designed to be corrosion resistant, and have been made of stainless steel or Alloy Steel. This is what makes them sturdy and resilient. On the other hand, if you screw them by force, normal screws will be deformed. They are often a looser fit and less strong than the socket screws so they do not provide as much security. 

Is extremely important that what you are constructing is put together with each other tight fitting. That way you know everything is safe and the item has a good performance. Some Skyline Steel key screws are used to ensure that everything fits perfectly. Offer sufficient torque here for you to be able to grip your project better, in order to hold it tightly making sure that nothing falls apart or wobbles. You need this functionality to prevent someone from stealing all the things that you use. The utility of Secure connections in machines and another platform where security is paramount. 

Why choose Skyline Steel Socket screw?

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