Top 10 Difference Between Stud and Bolt

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I’m hoping that this may enable you to fill up your knowledge reservoir a little more.

Before jumping to the mainstream, I want to tell you some basics about these fasteners. So, Here we go…

What is Stud?

A metal cylindrical shaft externally circularly threaded from both sides having double taper without a head, Known as Stud.

These studs are used to join two or more pipe flanges or can be used as per need in any workshop or mechanical workplace or on construction sites.

Here are some of the Pictures of a stud-

What is Bolt?

A metal cylindrical shaft externally circularly threaded from single sides having a single taper with a head, Known as a Bolt.

These bolts are used for two or more components which don’t have threaded holes and are also used to join beams, flanges and plates to each other.

I think, Now is the correct time to jump into the mainstream.

So, what’s the delay?

Let’s get into it…

Difference between Stud and Bolt-

Here are some major differences between these two fastening tools-

Here is an image of these differences, you can use it offline when needed, Feel free to have it.

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Abhishek Tiwary

Abhishek Tiwary is a blogger by passion and a Quality Engineer by profession. He completed his B.Tech degree in the year 2017. Now working in a reputed firm. He loves to share his knowledge with others.