Is a Lock Nut Reusable?
Lock Nuts are exemplary in a number of real-world solutions involving high-temperature conditions, and when their strength is required in mechanical equipment. The nuts, in a material like Hastelloy, are ideal for applications such as hot chemical processing involving...The Ultimate Guide to Inserts for Plastic
Inserts for plastic are generally used in applications where the need for strong and durable metal threads is prevalent. This is often the case in areas where the unit is frequently assembled and disassembled for maintenance or repair. In fact, an insert for plastic...When Would I Use an M2 Screw?
To provide context, every screw size is described by using two numbers – an ‘M number’ – which is for metric screws and indicates the screws nominal outer diameter, and a number indicating the length of the shank. So in the above instance, an...Threaded Rods in a Wide Range of Materials
We have a wide range of materials that our threaded rods, otherwise known as all-thread, are available in. At Fastenright, we are able to provide threaded studding in steel ranging across a number of grades, including grade 4.8, 5.8, 8.8, 10.9 and 12.9. As well as...What Kind of Self-Locking Counter Nuts and Palnuts® are There?
Self-locking Counter Nuts, which are made to specifications of DIN 7967, are often referred to as stamped sheet metal check-nuts or self-locking counter-nuts, and sometimes as Palnuts ®. They have a number of protruding tabs which flatten and lock in place during...A Guide to One Way Screws
In the second edition of our blog series ‘A Fastenright Guide to…’, we’re going to be exploring something we specialise in – one way screws. We often explain to customers what makes these screws different, why they should be used in their...Safe and Secure with a Lock Nut from Fastenright
Lock Nuts are designed to lock in place during installation, creating a band of tight threads which act as a locking mechanism – ensuring the fastening of your application remains safe and secure. Historically, designers would require nuts to be...What is the Point in a Left-Hand Thread?
The vast majority of fasteners are right-hand threads, so why on earth were left-hand threaded fasteners created? Firstly, we’d have to take you through what the handedness of a thread actually is. Handedness refers to the direction in which the outer, helical...Exclusive to Fastenright, The Tricone® Security Range
* We have obtained full technical protection of the Tricone® range of fasteners and will defend any infringement of these rights vigorously. For around half a decade, we have been able to exclusively offer our patented products, the Tricone® Security Bolt and the...A Fastenright Guide to: Screw Drives
In the world of fasteners, nothing is easy and everything has a learning curve in regards to knowing what you’re talking about, knowing what you need to know, and finding out what you don’t. Even that sentence was confusing, nevermind a range of flange...What is an Insert for Plastic?
If you’re using thermoplastics or thermoset plastics, or even soft woods such as plywood and chipboard – you generally need inserts designed for use with these specific materials. We are able to provide various types of insert for plastic with helical and...Measuring up for security screws
This blog post was refreshed and updated on 29th October 2019. Security Screws and other tamper-resistant fasteners are a great addition to any installation to prove extra levels of security. A suitable fastener needs to be picked for the job, otherwise, the fastener...Preventing motorbike theft
Motorbike theft continues to increase and currently there are approximately twice as many motorbikes stolen than cars – it’s probably understandable given their portability. It is not only opportunistic thieves who target motorbikes, they can also be...
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