Wood Screws

A wood screw is a type of fastener with a special high thread. Such products are driven into wood and other soft materials, cutting their own thread as they go — there is no need to pre-cut the thread. This speeds up and simplifies installation, allowing parts to be joined quickly and reliably.

This type of thread provides a stronger joint than nails and other types of fasteners. Wood screws can have different head shapes with a straight or cross slot.

Design features of the product

A wood screw is a cylindrical shaft with a pointed tip and a head of flat, round, cylindrical or other shape. Each variant has its own features of use:

• A flat countersunk head sinks completely into the material and does not protrude above the surface. The joint can be painted over or covered with a decorative panel, making it invisible from the outside. Thanks to this, such screws are used in assembling various structures.
• A round head looks aesthetically pleasing and is clearly visible. It is used for decorative purposes, in furniture production and the assembly of building structures.
• A cylinder head is clearly visible, which limits its scope of application. However, such heads are easy to unscrew, so they are in demand for creating demountable joints.
• A square head is used for large-size screws: they are driven with a wrench and have limited application possibilities.

In addition to straight and cross slots, screw heads can be fitted with Torx-type star recesses. This prevents non-specialists from unscrewing them, as a special tool is required.

Materials used to make screws

The most widely used material is carbon steel, which has high strength and load resistance. Wood screws of various designs can be fitted with protective coatings:

• Zinc coating. Galvanizing is the application of a thin layer of zinc by electroplating or other methods. The steel gains increased corrosion resistance and can remain in contact with a humid environment for a long time.
• Oxide coating. An oxide film also increases moisture resistance, but provides less reliable protection.
• Nickel or chromate coating. A thin layer of nickel or chromium is used for protection against external exposure; they give the fastener a metallic sheen.

Zinc-plated, nickel-plated or chromate-coated fasteners acquire decorative qualities, which expands the possibilities for their use. Heads of any shape look good once driven into the material and do not lose their shine over time.

Application possibilities of wood screws

Wood screws have gained wide application possibilities thanks to fast installation and reliable joining of parts. When used correctly, they prevent the material from cracking and provide a secure fixation. Possible applications:

• Construction. Screws are used for assembling frames, fastening rafters, beams and other wooden elements in the construction of low-rise buildings.
• Finishing work. Screws are used to fasten sheet finishing materials to a wooden frame: plasterboard sheets, tongue-and-groove paneling, block house siding and more. They are also used in assembling door and window units and other structures inside and outside the house.
• Furniture production. Strength, ease of use and decorative qualities allow screws to be used for assembling case and upholstered furniture.

These are only some of the application possibilities of screws in construction and industrial production. A wide range of sizes and configurations allows them to be used to solve various tasks and achieve strong joints.

Ordering terms at FLOK

FLOK supplies wood screws in a wide range of sizes, sold in batches of any volume. The range includes products of Russian and European manufacture for various fields of use.