Apex Fasteners, a wholesale distributor of fasteners and fastener tools, has supported OEMs, assemblers, and distributors for over 25 years.
Spotlight on SEX BOLTS
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Sex Bolts are fasteners (nuts) that have a barrel-shaped flange and protruding boss that is internally threaded. The boss sits within the components being fastened, the flange provides the bearing surface. The Sex Bolt and accompanying Machine Screw sit flush on either side of the surfaces being fastened. It is normally chosen because of its low profile compared to other nuts. The Sex Bolt often has a built-in feature, such as a slot, to aid in tightening the fastener. Some Sex Bolts, more commonly known as 'Architectural Bolts', have knurled barrels to allow one-sided assembly. 'Binding Posts' are similar to architectural bolts in that they are designed to be assembled from one side, but they have teeth on the flanged surface to keep them fixed. |
| A Sex Bolt is a mating fastener combining a nut with a screw. The Sex Bolt consists of a female threaded barrel and a male threaded screw. Both the barrel and screw have heads designed to clamp (bind) material between the head of the barrel and the head of the screw, or to bridge the gap between two parts. Sex Bolts are known by many different names: Mating Fasteners, Binder Posts, Chicago Screws, Interscrews, Barrel Bolts, Barrel Nuts, Partition Screws, Door Closure Bolts, Furniture Screws, Panel Fasteners, Architectural Sex Bolts, Arch Series Screws, Hinge Screws, Display Fasteners, Screw Nuts, Connector Bolts, Threaded Rivets, Grommet Nuts, Post and Screw Sets, Book Screws, and Stationary Screws. Applications vary widely from book binding to installing bathroom partitions. This group of fasteners are used to assemble fitness apparatus, solar panels, playground equipment, railing systems, furniture, athletic helmets, knives, store fixtures, signs, panic bars, and many other products. |
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| Button Head Socket Drive | Combo Head Sex Bolts | Architectural Series Sex Bolts | Tamperproof Sex Bolts |
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| Provides a secure, low-profile fastening solution where a clean, finished appearance is important. Ideal for display systems, furniture, equipment panels and assemblies requiring a neat, professional finish. | Offers versatile fastening for applications where installation flexibility is essential. The combination drive accommodates different tooling requirements, making these fasteners suitable for production assemblies, signage, partitions and general panel fastening. | Designed for secure fastening with a clean, professional finish, Architectural Sex Bolts feature smooth, drive-free truss heads that resist unauthorised turning. A knurled barrel holds the sex bolt firmly in place while the mating screw is tightened from the opposite side, creating a secure connection without the need for a drive in the head. | Helps protect assembled components against unwanted interference or removal. Suitable for security-conscious installations, public equipment, signage, enclosures and other applications where controlled access to fasteners is required. |
About Apex Fasteners
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Apex Fasteners excels at high volume production quantities to meet annual usage via blanket orders or scheduled releases. We are well-positioned to supply custom and made-to-print fasteners. Our experienced team will work with your engineering specifications and material requirements to develop the best fastener solution for your assembly. We support most industries including electronics manufacturing, industrial manufacturing, aerospace, healthcare products, display products, molded products, and consumer products. Our products provide support to customers in North America, Europe, Asia, and South America. |
| Apex Fasteners provides fastener solutions to meet our customers' needs. We provide common assembly solutions through our extensive knowledge of fastener types. We provide custom design solutions through our understanding of materials and manufacturing processes. We provide pricing solutions through our network of vendors and our strong buying power. We provide availability solutions through our proactive communication with customers and vendors and our awareness of industry trends. | |
