Pretrained computer vision classifier

Identify bolt type with one API call.

A pretrained bolt type classifier that sorts an image into one of 10 categories — what type of bolt it is. Use the bolt type API immediately, no training required, then adapt it to your own data when you need more.

Pretrained · Nyckel-trained 10 labels out of the box Image input

Try the bolt type classifier

Drop in a photo and get the prediction back. No signup, no setup.

What this bolt type classifier recognizes

A sample of the 21 labels this pretrained classifier chooses between.

Anchor
Bolt
Cap
Carriage
Double
Eye
Flange
Hex
Lag
Machine

Need a label that isn't here? Clone the classifier into your Nyckel console and edit the label set to fit your data.

Call the bolt type API

Get your own copy of this classifier behind your own endpoint — callable from any HTTP client:

API quick start
curl -X POST "https://www.nyckel.com/v1/functions/YOUR_FUNCTION_ID/invoke" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"data": "https://example.com/photo.jpg"}'

Example response

{
  "labelName": "Anchor",
  "labelId": "label_...",
  "confidence": 0.92
}

Under the hood

Model type
Nyckel-trained

Trained on a Nyckel-curated dataset covering 10 bolt type categories, served on Nyckel's own infrastructure — your image stays on Nyckel.

Input
Image

Send an image URL or file to the invoke endpoint; the response is a label with a confidence score.

Make it yours
Adaptable

Clone it, then correct predictions and add your own samples in the console — Nyckel retrains automatically, turning this into a custom model tuned to your data.

More than a demo: this page is one of thousands of pretrained functions on Nyckel, an ML classification platform. You can invoke classifiers by API, review predictions, correct labels, collect samples from production traffic, and promote any pretrained function to a private custom model — without changing your integration.

Where teams use bolt type classification

Quality Control in Manufacturing

Implement the bolt type identifier in manufacturing plants to automatically assess the quality of produced bolts. By detecting incorrect or defective bolt types in real-time, manufacturers can significantly reduce waste and improve overall product quality.

Supply Chain Management

Integrate the identifier into supply chain operations to streamline inventory sorting and tracking processes. This system can quickly categorize incoming bolts, ensuring that the right types are accurately stored and easily accessible for production needs.

Automated Assembly Lines

Utilize the bolt type identifier on assembly lines to ensure that only the appropriate bolt types enter the assembly process. This automation can minimize human error and enhance efficiency, leading to faster production cycles and reduced downtime.

Retail Inventory Management

Employ the bolt type identifier in retail environments to assist with inventory management and shelf organization. Retailers can use the function to quickly verify the types of bolts available, aiding in restocking efforts and ensuring customers find the right products.

Maintenance and Repair Operations

Leverage the identifier in maintenance workshops to ensure that technicians have access to the correct bolt types for repairs. This functionality can reduce the time spent searching for parts, leading to quicker maintenance turnaround and improved customer satisfaction.

E-commerce Product Verification

Integrate the bolt type identifier into e-commerce platforms to verify product listings. By automatically confirming the correct bolt types being sold, platforms can reduce miscommunication and returns, improving the overall shopping experience for customers.

Safety Compliance Audits

Use the bolt type identifier in safety compliance audits to ensure that the correct bolt types are used in construction and heavy machinery. This application can help prevent accidents and liability issues by verifying that safety regulations are consistently met across projects.

Common questions

What's the difference between a zero-shot and a Nyckel-trained classifier?

A zero-shot classifier uses a large foundation model's general knowledge to pick between your labels — no task-specific training, so new or edited labels work immediately. A Nyckel-trained classifier has been trained on labeled examples and runs on Nyckel's own infrastructure, which typically makes it faster, cheaper per call, and more accurate on data that resembles its training set. The "Under the hood" section on this page shows which kind this classifier is, and any classifier can be adapted into a trained one by adding your own examples.

How do I know whether this will work for my application?

Honestly: we can't know in advance — it depends on your data stream and how closely it resembles what this classifier has seen. The reliable way to find out is to measure it on your own data: start invoking the classifier with real traffic, or upload and annotate a set of images in the console — make sure they look like your production data, not idealized examples. Nyckel's evaluation metrics then show you exactly how it performs on that data before you rely on it.

What happens when it makes a mistake?

No classifier is perfect, so Nyckel is built around the correction loop: invokes can be captured for review, you confirm or correct predictions in the console, and corrections become training data. Over time the model adapts to your data distribution — accuracy on your traffic improves with use rather than staying fixed.

Do I need training data to get started?

No. This bolt type classifier works out of the box — clone it into your console and you'll have your own API endpoint in under a minute. Training data only enters the picture when you want to adapt it: your corrected predictions and uploaded samples improve the model, and you can also edit the label set to match your needs.

What does it cost to try?

Trying the classifier on this page is free with no signup. Cloning it requires a free account, and the free tier covers your first API calls each month — see nyckel.com/pricing for current limits and paid tiers.

Ready to classify bolt type at scale?

Add this pretrained classifier to your Nyckel console — you'll get a live API endpoint in under a minute, and a path to a custom model when you need one.