Studs are non-permanent fasteners that have been widely used in different applications from fashion to commercial construction. These components provide an essential part in joining two objects together for a variety of reasons or purposes. The key roles of studs are to offer enhancement in aesthetics, provide structural support, and add functionality to an assembly. Its varying purpose depends on several factors that are determined by the diverse types of studs, sizes, and even finishes.

What Are Studs?

Fastener studs are externally threaded metal bars that are visually headless which makes them easier to identify and compare from screws and bolts. They come in various shapes, styles, sizes, and thread styles. Some of the common characteristics of the different types of studs include the following:

• Studs have no head but threading in one end of the body and a smooth shank in the other
• Studs can have equal threads in both ends and unthreaded parts in the middle
• Studs can have different threads on both ends with a smooth shank in the middle
• Studs can have a different diameter size on both ends 
• Studs can have a hex or collar in the middle of the body to block or separate the two materials of application
• Studs can be headed in one end for permanent fastening via welding or bonding

Types of Fastener Studs

Here are some of the most common types of studs to explore;

Fully threaded stud – from its name alone, fully threaded stud – it has a full-length thread that goes in both ends of the shank which requires to be paired with nuts on each side for tightening.

Double-ended stud – this type of stud has threading on each end with an unthreaded shank in the middle. For some cases, the ends can have similar or different threads, diameter size, and thread length.

Hex stud – this type of stud has a recognizable hex or collar in the middle of its bar.

Tap end stud – another type of stud that has different lengths of thread at each end. The shorter end is usually intended to be inserted into the tapped hole while the longer end is paired with a nut.

Flange stud – has a full threaded body intended for pairing with two nuts at each end for tightening and securing pipe flanges and others

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