Many Americans aren't accustomed to using the metric system. Since a lot of hardware products that you may ultimately purchase for industrial tasks are classified as metric fasteners, acclimating yourself to the use of these types of fasteners may be helpful.
A Conversion Tool
Metric fasteners are constructed similarly to standard fasteners (threads per inch). There are online tools that convert standard fasteners to metric ones. The use of a conversion tool will allow you to quickly and accurately decide which metric products to purchase.
You may be wondering why you would need to change the type of fastener products that you are using. Picture yourself heading to a local hardware store to purchase some standard fasteners that are needed for an industrial job application. If the store did not have the product you needed, you would be able to purchase a comparable metric product. Knowing how to interchange fastener products is a viable way to continue acquiring the fasteners you need, without any delays.
The Ratings
Metric fasteners are imprinted with a universal code. This code is used to classify fasteners. If you learn how the code is set up, you can shop for fasteners without the need to use a conversion tool. Once you get accustomed to reviewing the imprinted code that is on a product, you will be well-versed in shopping for metric fasteners. You will also not have any difficulties selecting which fasteners to use while you are on a job site.
Each fastener will be imprinted with an 'M'. The 'M' is indicative of the fact that a fastener is classified as a metric hardware piece. After the letter 'M', you will take note of a number. This number is reflective of the diameter size of a fastener. After the number, there will be another imprinted number that indicates the distance between the threads. The final imprinted number will indicate how long a fastener is.
If you would like to improve your skill level, when identifying fasteners, keep a visual diagram of fastener types and sizes in your office. Use this diagram as a reference. A diagram should include imprinted pictorials and actual pictures of fastener types that are commonly sold. After purchasing a series of metric fasteners, place them inside a labeled storage case. Keeping the fasteners classified inside of the case will further aid you in learning about metric fasteners and the properties that they possess.
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