Bolts and Screws – what is the difference?
According to thesauruses, bolts and screws are synonyms—interchangeable terms for threaded fasteners. But while it might be tempting to lump these fixings together for simplicity, (it would make our job easier!) the reality is more nuanced. Understanding the...Security Fence Bolts and Fixings
Security is an issue for a wide range of businesses, particularly those where goods or data are stored, e.g. construction sites, storage yards and even schools and colleges. There are various measures that can be taken to ensure that a site is protected, including...Permanent Fasteners – a Fastenright Guide
What are permanent fasteners Permanent fasteners provide a more or less immovable solution. Once they are in place, they cannot be removed, even by the person who initially installed them, without causing damage to the application. Permanent screws are also referred...What is a tamper proof screw?
Tamper proof screws are designed to be difficult or impossible to remove. In this article, we look at some of the most common types and how they work. Tamper proof screws designed to prevent unauthorised removal or tampering. Their use has increased in recent years to...Security Grub Screws – Tamper Proof Socket Setscrews
The purpose of a grub or setscrew is to join two objects together. They were first developed over 100 years ago, to improve safety by removing the need for a head on the screw. This stopped the head of the screw protruding, therefore reducing the potential for an...Why Use Stainless Steel Security Screws?
Security fasteners are available in a range of different materials. However, the most common variety are stainless steel security screws. Here we take a look why stainless steel plays such a crucial role in the security fastener industry. Stainless screws – longer...What Is The Thread Pitch on a Screw
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...Sourcing M8 Stainless Steel Connector Caps
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...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...Security Screws – how do they work?
We specialise in security screws and are often asked to explain what makes security screws different from other screws and how they work. To answer the question “what is a security screw?” or “how does this security screw work”, it’s probably easiest to compare them...Security is the watchword
As Fastenright, we specialise in the supply of high security screws and naturally have an interest in all matters of security.It seems as though every day there is a new security risk to be concerned about, whether it is protecting our personal data or making sure...
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