fastener
hardware device that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects or components together
master link
roller chain accessory that allows convenient connection and disconnection of a chain without the need for a chain tool
zipper
device for fastening the edges of an opening of fabric or other flexible material
linchpin
fastener used to prevent a wheel or other part from sliding off the axle upon which it is riding
suction cup
device or object that uses the negative fluid pressure of air or water to adhere to nonporous surfaces, creating a partial vacuum
clamp
fastening tool
compression fitting
plumbing fitting
O-ring
thin, toroidal gasket that fits in a groove
nipple
plumbing piece
circlip
type of retaining ring that must be elastically deformed in order to install or remove them and has holes or notches for a circlip tool to be inserted
seam
sewn join between two pieces of textile material
building joint
junction where building elements meet without applying loads to one another
toggle bolt
type of fastener
E-clip
fastener that is mounted on an axle in a machined groove; looks like a washer but has an opening smaller than the axle diameter to rest in place
Tolerance ring
radially sprung shims press fitted between components as frictional fasteners
drywall anchor
architectural structure
button
small fastener used in clothing
intervertebral disc
cartilage of spine
pin
fastening device used as an auxiliary tool for sewing, for attaching paper to a pinboard or other purposes
wall plug
Wall plugs
split pin
metal fastener with two tines that are bent during installation
shackle
U-shaped piece of metal acting as a primary connecting link in rigging systems
Hairpin clip
reusable type of formed wire used on a grooved shaft, designed to be easily installed and uninstalled
rubber band
short circular elastic length of rubber and latex, commonly used to hold objects together
socket
device for attaching and releasing interchangeable components
hollow wall fasteners
devices that can attach things to hollow walls (gypsum boards etc.)