by Chris Wright | Feb 6, 2019 | General Fixings, Help and Advice
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... Read more
by Chris Wright | Feb 4, 2019 | General Fixings, Help and Advice
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... Read more
by Chris Wright | Jan 28, 2019 | General Fixings, Help and Advice
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... Read more
by Chris Wright | Jan 22, 2019 | General Fixings, Help and Advice
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... Read more
by Craig Churm | Aug 2, 2017 | Help and Advice
When it comes to finding the right screws for your applications, there are various measurements that need to be considered. The most obvious measurements are the length and diameter of the screw shank, but there are other aspects of the fastener that should also be... Read more
by Craig Churm | Jul 21, 2017 | Help and Advice
Connector caps are a popular fitting for a variety of applications. However, the M8 size in stainless steel has notoriously been something that was difficult to come by. Thankfully, Fastenright has come to the rescue and is now stocking the much sought-after... Read more
by Chris Wright | Nov 28, 2016 | Help and Advice, Security Screws
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... Read more