Mating Screws are designed to serve as the counterpart to sex screws (also known as barrel nuts or sleeve nuts). These fasteners consist of a smooth, unthreaded shaft followed by a threaded end, which fits precisely into the internally threaded barrel of a sex screw. The plain shaft diameter of the mating screw is engineered to match that of the sex screw, ensuring a flush, aligned connection when assembled.
Together, mating and sex screws provide a strong, aesthetically clean fastening solution, commonly used in applications such as architectural assemblies, furniture fittings, signage installations, and mechanical joints where both sides of the fastener are visible.
To maintain structural integrity and visual uniformity, mating screws are typically manufactured from the same material as their corresponding sex screws. Adfast Component supplies these components in materials such as:
Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel
Stainless Steel (Grades 304, 316)
Other custom finishes upon request
Mating screws offer a reliable and removable fastening solution, especially suited for applications that demand consistent clamping force and reusability.
