Fasteners

Fasteners - How to Identify by Part Number

By Marketing April 15, 2021

When ordering fasteners, part numbers are the fastest way to find exactly what you need. Each Royal Brass and Hose part number follows a consistent structure that identifies the fastener category, subcategory, and specific product. This guide breaks down that system by category so you can search, order, and verify parts with confidence. The ecommerce site has all fasteners broken down by category at royalbrassandhose.com/category/fasteners. 

Key Takeaways 

  • Royal Brass and Hose uses a consistent part numbering system across all fastener categories, making it easier to search, order, and verify products. 
  • Part numbers identify the category, subcategory, and specific product within the Royal Brass and Hose catalog. 
  • The eight main fastener categories are: bolts, fixing fasteners, keystock and keys, nuts, pins, rods and studs, screws, and assortments. 
  • When in doubt about a part number, contact a Royal Brass and Hose sales representative for help with identification. 

Royal Brass and Hose fastener part numbering system diagram showing category codes and subcategory identifiers

Bolts 

Subcategories: Carriage, Plow, Structural, Tap, Hex, Square, Elevator, J-bolt. 

Browse bolts 

Bolts available at Royal Brass and Hose including hex, carriage, and structural bolt types

Fixing Fasteners 

Subcategories: Cable Ties, Washers, Wire Rope Clips. 

Browse fixing fasteners

Fixing fasteners available at Royal Brass and Hose including cable ties, washers, and wire rope clips

Keystock and Keys 

Subcategories: Keys, Keystock. 

Browse keystock and keys

Keystock and Keys

Nuts 

Subcategories: Hex, Lock, Jam, Wing. 

Browse nuts

Nuts available at Royal Brass and Hose including hex, lock, jam, and wing nut types

Pins 

Subcategories: Cotter, Dowel. 

Browse pins

Cotter and dowel pins available at Royal Brass and Hose

Rods and Studs 

Subcategories: Threaded Rod. 

Browse rods and studs 

Threaded rods and studs available at Royal Brass and Hose

Screws 

Subcategories: Cap Screws, Self-Drilling, Machine, Set, Thumb, Shoulder, Flange. 

Browse screws

Screws available at Royal Brass and Hose including cap screws, machine screws, and self-drilling screw types

Assortments 

Subcategories: Standard, Metric.

Browse assortments

Standard and metric fastener assortment kits available at Royal Brass and Hose

Need help identifying a fastener? 

Contact a Royal Brass and Hose sales representative or call 800-669-9650 for help with part number identification. Royal Brass and Hose serves customers across 11 locations: Knoxville, TN; Marietta, GA; Orlando, FL; Charlotte, NC; Little Rock, AR; Fort Worth, TX; Benton, IL; Madisonville, KY; Princeton, WV; Birmingham, AL; and Calvert City, KY.

 

Frequently Asked Questions About Fastener Part Numbers

Part numbers follow a consistent structure that identifies the product category, subcategory, and specific item. The reference diagram at the top of this post shows how each segment of the part number maps to a category and subcategory.

All fastener categories are available at royalbrassandhose.com/category/fasteners. Each category page lists available products with part numbers, specifications, and ordering options.

Use the category pages linked in each section of this guide to browse by fastener type. If you know the subcategory, navigate directly from the category page. A Royal Brass and Hose sales representative can also help identify the correct part number from a description or sample.

Yes. Enter the part number directly into the site search bar to locate the product page. Partial part numbers and keyword searches also work across most category pages.