Screw and Fastener Compatibility Chart

Screw and Fastener Compatibility Chart

Screw and Fastener Compatibility Chart

Fastener Type Compatible Materials Compatible Applications
Wood Screw Wood, plastic, composite materials. Carpentry, furniture, woodworking.
Sheet Metal Screw Sheet metal, thin metal, plastic. Sheet metal work, HVAC, automotive.
Machine Screw Metal, plastic, wood (with a nut). Electronics, machinery, automotive.
Hex Head Bolt Metal, wood (with a nut). Construction, machinery, automotive.
Carriage Bolt Wood (with a square hole), metal (with a nut). Woodworking, construction, decorative.
Lag Bolt Wood, metal (with a pilot hole). Decking, fencing, heavy carpentry.
Toggle Bolt Drywall, hollow doors, ceilings. Securing objects to hollow walls or ceilings.
Concrete Anchor Concrete, masonry. Securing objects to concrete or masonry surfaces.
Threaded Insert Wood, metal, plastic. Creating threaded holes in materials.