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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!

Aesthetically Pleasing Powder Coating for High Performance Fasteners

by Marketing Fastenright | Sep 18, 2019 | Fastenright Updates, Help and Advice | 0 Comments

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 finish to a job. There are...

Specialist Captive Screws for A Number of Applications

by Marketing Fastenright | Sep 11, 2019 | Fastenright Updates, Help and Advice | 0 Comments

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,...

Special Fasteners Available from Fastenright

by Marketing Fastenright | Sep 9, 2019 | Fastenright Updates, Help and Advice | 0 Comments

Here at Fastenright, We Offer Special Fasteners At Fastenright we pride ourselves on being able to provide or produce a number of non-standard fasteners - which can often be produced by modifying an existing fastener. This can help to keep both cost and lead times to...

Fastener Materials for High Temperature Applications

by Marketing Fastenright | Sep 5, 2019 | Fastenright Updates, Help and Advice | 0 Comments

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

by Marketing Fastenright | Aug 27, 2019 | General Fixings, Help and Advice | 0 Comments

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

by Marketing Fastenright | Aug 21, 2019 | General Fixings, Help and Advice | 0 Comments

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

by Marketing Fastenright | Aug 16, 2019 | General Fixings, Help and Advice | 0 Comments

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?

by Marketing Fastenright | Aug 5, 2019 | Fastenright Updates | 0 Comments

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,...

What is Allthread?

by Marketing Fastenright | Aug 5, 2019 | Fastenright Updates, General Fixings | 0 Comments

Allthread in a Range of Sizes, Materials and Finishes At Fastenright, we stock a wide range of allthread for various applications available in a wide range of standard diameters and lengths, with specials available to order. Whilst we're specialists in security...

The Difference Between Full Thread Bolt and Partial Thread Bolt Uses

by Marketing Fastenright | Aug 3, 2019 | Fastenright Updates, Help and Advice, Security Bolts | 0 Comments

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...