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!
Slim Head Screws to fit narrow spaces
Slim Head Screws from Fastenright If your application, device or equipment require screws that save space - our Slim Head Screws are the perfect choice. Slim Head Screws are often used to fit into narrow spaces, where raised head screws generally would not fit. You...
Environmentally Friendly Kitting and Packaging
For over a century, plastic has been considered an affordable and durable material - forgoing the fact that the majority of plastics take a very long time to degrade. With a greater focus on reducing the amount of plastic used worldwide and young icon Greta Thurnberg...
How Threaded Rod is Made
What are threaded rods? Available in a wide variety of types, lengths and materials, threaded rods are one of the most versatile products within fastening. Often referred to under a range of different monikers, such as the aforementioned 'threaded rod', they can also...
Aesthetically Pleasing Powder Coating for High Performance Fasteners
Powder Coated Fasteners Often, an application demands a coloured fixing to coordinate with the colour of its housing - for example in a commercial vehicle or outdoor furniture. If it doesn't require a match, then a coloured fixing can be used to provide a striking...
Specialist Captive Screws for A Number of Applications
Captive Screws Available from Fastenright Captive Screws are a comprehensive range of products which are categorised by their inability to be fully removed from a hole once they have been installed. They are specially designed to lock into a position within a hole,...
Fastener Materials for High Temperature Applications
Fasteners can be used across a wide range of applications - they aren't always used in simple construction or for security. Often, fasteners are exposed to high temperatures, incredibly high temperatures at times, and these extremes demand fixings that can continue to...
Duplex and Super Duplex Torque Specifications
Torque is a measure of the application of force and is used to create tension in threaded fasteners. For example, when fasteners are tightened, the thread converts the applied torque into tension into the shank of the bolt which in turn creates the clamping force so...
Metric, UNC, UNF and More: Thread Types for Fasteners
At Fastenright Ltd. we are able to stock or provide a variety of thread types for all kinds of fasteners - with some more popular in certain corners of the world than others. It's good to understand what you're looking for in regards to thread - as each is used in a...
Types of Threaded Bar
Threaded bar, which is also often referred to as threaded rod and allthread, comes in a wide variety of different types, lengths and materials, making it one of the most versatile products within fastening. Whilst they can masquerade under a number of different names,...
Where are Vented Fasteners used?
Our wide vented fastener range included vented screws, which are also known as vacuum screws, as well as a number of other fastener types including washers and bolts for furniture. Generally, these fasteners are used alongside vented washers and within vacuum systems,...
Featured: Captive Screws
NEW at Fastenright, our Captive Screw range - featuring a reduced thread - is available with a wide array of head styles.
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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