Fastenright Blog
Fastenright Ltd are experts in all types of general & security screws, bolts and fasteners.
Read our blog for useful hints, tips and information about types of fixings for specific applications, how to choose the right products for your needs etc. Standard and security fixings supplied Worldwide.
Whatever you need to fix, we’ll find a fixing to do it!
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 application and even how...
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 "double-nutted" which...
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 thread...
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 head hex body...
What is an Insert for Plastic?
Think an insert for plastic can aid your application? Find out more information here.
Why Use Stainless Steel Security Screws?
A2 stainless steel is the most popular material used for security screw manufacture, due to its high-corrosion resistance. There are other options though….
What Is The Thread Pitch on a Screw
The thread pitch of a screw is the distance between the threads, and is usually categorised into standard, fine & extra-fine. Find out what getting the right pitch is so important.
Sourcing M8 Stainless Steel Connector Caps
M8 connector caps in stainless steel have traditionally been difficult to come by. Not any longer!
What is a Hex Pin Security Screw?
Hex pin screws are often a good alternative to Pin Tx screws. Have you ever had trouble sourcing a Pin TX security screw in the size you require? How about if you are tasked with sourcing a Pin Hex security screw, but the size you require just doesn't appear to be...
Featured: Pin TX Button Security Captive Screws
Kitting and Packaging Service
Ideal for the furniture trade, we specialise in the supply of heat seal, grip seal and zip seal bags of screws and fasteners for your application.
Specials and non standard fixings
Looking for fixings with an unusual head diameter or thread length?
Need fasteners with a non-standard finish?
Or do you have other special requirements? Custom fasteners are no problem for Fastenright!
Fastener Terminology Glossary
There are a number of confusing names and terms within the Fastener industry, so we have created a handy terminology glossary to help.
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