Cap Screw for Dummies

Alright, so a cap screw is basically a type of fastener. You can think of it as a kind of bolt that has a flat, smooth, rounded top, or "cap," instead of a pointed end like a regular screw. It's like the difference between a regular button and a button with a little dome on top of it.

So when you need something to hold two things together and you want a smooth, flat finish on top, you'd use a cap screw. It's like using a flathead screwdriver instead of a Phillips head for certain jobs - they're just different tools for different needs.

But when we get really technical, cap screws can come in different shapes, sizes, and materials, depending on what they'll be used for. Some have hex heads, some are made of stainless steel, some are specially designed for heavy-duty jobs. But the main thing to remember is that cap screws are just a specific kind of fastener, like how a ruler or a tape measure are both tools for measuring, just each used for different purposes.

I hope that makes sense! Let me know if you have any questions.