Cat® Fastener parts are designed for specific applications based on size, strength, clamp load, and past performance. This is information other manufacturers do not have. They are selected to last until rebuild or the life of the machine. While it may seem as though non-Cat hardware and fasteners are suitable for your machine, no other company knows your equipment like we do.
Wheel Studs are often the threaded fasteners that hold a wheel rim on the axle. Nuts are fastened onto the wheel stud to secure the wheel.