The Difference Between Full Thread Bolt and Partial Thread Bolt Uses
When the application you are working on requires very specific parts, there are a number of decisions that need to be made before parts are installed. Choosing the right screw or bolt is not the easiest of choices, and fully considering what the job at hand requires...Which Rivet Gun Should I Use?
Which Rivet Gun Best Suits My Application? A rivet gun is an integral part of installing rivets. Rivets are a useful fastener that is designed to hold two materials together, for example two sheets of metal. It’s important to understand how rivets work before...Corrosion Resistant Fasteners – What Materials Are Best?
Here at Fastenright, we want to ensure that your application doesn’t stumble by providing corrosion resistant fasteners for any industry that requires it. Not only do we want to ensure that you have the right material and finish, but the correct thread size and...Thread Galling: Why Stainless Steel Fasteners Need Lubrication
Stainless Steel Fasteners generally don’t need lubrication as they do not corrode. However, there are two reasons why lubricating Stainless Steel Fasteners is important, and they’re issues that need to be avoided. These issues do not happen regularly, but...Screws and Anchors for Prime Shed Security
—– Whilst home security is a priority for a number of people, they often overlook the security of their outdoor shed – which often contains valuable contents that are sometimes forgotten about. According to a 2017 survey, the average British...Check Out Our Range of Fastener Services
Whilst we are a major distributor of fasteners and fixings across the United Kingdom and the world, offering expansive ranges of standard and security fasteners, from micro to large diameters and with various types of head, drive or thread, we have a wide range of...How Do I Choose the Right Fastener?
Making sure that you have the correct fastener for your application is indispensable in ensuring your work is successful – and sometimes projects need the use of several diverse types of fasteners to be assured that the application runs smoothly, often seeing...A Complete Guide to Tamper Proof Screws
Tamper proof screws are anti-theft and anti-vandalism fasteners which are designed to be difficult to remove. Available in a wide range of forms and styles, all intended to provide different advantages to the applications they are installed in. If you’re in the market...When Should A Washer Be Used in Fastening?
You might be wondering when to use washers in fastening. In a number of applications, washers are a critical element of the use of fasteners – and not using them could lead to a significantly subdued lifespan of the fastener in the application or product. Not...Preventing the Theft of Solar Panels
The theft of solar panels is becoming more of a regular occurrence Worldwide, with people losing tens of thousands in equipment. Solar panels are valuable, and anything valuable within our society can be a target for thieves. Only last year did thieves steal around...Security Fasteners From A Leading Supplier
Security Fasteners are our bread and butter, and with so many different fasteners available on the market, it’s understandable that an end user may get confused due to the number of different applications and security levels available for purchase. These...Fastener Materials to Fight Against Seawater Corrosion: Titanium, Super Duplex and Monel
Often in marine equipment, there are a number of things that can cause the failure of fasteners in it – but over 35% of fasteners within marine equipment fail due to marine corrosion. Seawater is especially complex to counteract due to chemical and biological...Preventing or Reducing Fastener Corrosion With Finishes
When a fastener is installed, it’s assumed to stand the test of time – but this often is not, or will not be the case. There’s a silent plague that hits fasteners and can become an issue in the integrity and strength of a structure – known as...Star Dowels for Wood Applications
Why use Star Dowels? That’s an easy question. Star dowels are fixings suitable for applications involving wood and are incredibly popular in window frames and gates. They are made from die cast Zamak, otherwise known as Zamac, which is a family of alloys with a...
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