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Hex Head Wood Screws

Hex Head Wood Screws

Hex head wood screws (conforming to GB 102 and DIN 571 standards, commonly known as carriage wood screws or coarse-thread wood screws) are specialized fasteners developed specifically for heavy-duty fastening in wooden structures. Distinguishable from cross-recessed or slotted wood screws, their core feature is the integrated external hex head, which is compatible with wrenches, sockets, and electric impact tools, making them the mainstream choice for heavy-duty woodworking projects.

The head is manufactured through integrated cold-heading to form a precise hexagonal structure with high strength. It features an integrated bearing flange at the base, which increases the pressure-bearing area on the wood and prevents the material from being crushed during tightening. The six-sided gripping structure allows for high-torque fastening, preventing slipping, stripping, or head damage—effectively solving the issue of slot deformation common in standard slotted wood screws when subjected to high force. Equipped with a large-pitch, coarse-thread design and a sharp self-tapping point, the screw provides strong adhesion and firm locking in wood without the need for a matching nut, allowing it to be driven directly into solid or preservative-treated timber.

Available in various materials, including zinc-plated carbon steel, hot-dip galvanized steel, and stainless steel, these screws offer excellent rust and corrosion resistance, making them suitable for damp outdoor environments. They are compatible with open-end wrenches, hex sockets, and electric hex bits, facilitating easy installation, removal, and maintenance. They are widely used in heavy-duty structural connections, such as main beams for log cabins, wooden keels, outdoor boardwalks, fences, solid wood components, and load-bearing timber equipment, offering superior load capacity and durability compared to conventional light-duty wood screws.

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Anhui Linghong Hardware Technology Co., Ltd.

Anhui Linghong Hardware Technology Co., Ltd. was founded in 2017, covering an area of 30 mu with 12,600 square meters of standardized workshops and office buildings. Formerly known as Shanghai Linghong Fasteners Co., Ltd., the company has inherited its core management and production backbone team, and follows the mature operation system formed through 16 years of steady development of Shanghai Linghong.
The company is equipped with more than 80 sets of production equipment, with a stable monthly capacity of approximately 500 tons. It specializes in the production of a full range of screws, including wood screws, chipboard screws, drywall screws, self-drilling screws, self-tapping screws, plasterboard screws, wallboard screws, corrugated screws, and other products. The company has a professional-quality management team and is equipped with precision testing instruments, including metallographic polishing machines and Rockwell hardness testers. Through strict control over first-piece inspection, in-process inspection, and the whole ex-factory process, it ensures the qualified quality of each batch of products with strong quality inspection capabilities. Meanwhile, the company has established a complete packaging system and an experienced management team, adopting a production model of "intelligent and mechanized production as the mainstay, supplemented by manual work". Adhering to excellent quality and a good reputation, the company provides customers with cost-effective, high-quality products.
With over 20 years of deep engagement in the fastener industry, Anhui Linghong Hardware Technology Co., Ltd. upholds the business philosophy of "Quality First, Integrity-Based", and is a comprehensive enterprise integrating design, development, production, and sales. Relying on over 20 years of accumulated production management experience and foreign trade export strength, the company has passed ISO 9001 Quality Management System, ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, and ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System certifications, and established mature overseas sales channels. At present, the company exports 40 to 50 containers to Australia and about 10 containers to Europe and Japan every month, with annual sales exceeding 200 million RMB. The company sincerely welcomes customers at home and abroad to contact us for business negotiations and win-win cooperation!

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