What is threaded rod? Simply put, threaded rod is just a length of metal rod which is threaded from end to end, hence the alternative name of “all thread”. Other names used are threaded bar and threaded stud – they are all the same thing. Available in a wide variety...
Tamper proofing access systems Technology is advancing year on year. In a range of industries, if the method behind work is deemed to be slow, cumbersome or something that requires a niche skillset, you can almost guarantee that there is something being worked on...
There are a number of potential reasons as to why an application would require aesthetically pleasing fasteners, and there are a number of factors in what exactly makes a fastener “look good”. These can include the finish, the drive, whether it fits...
There’s a reason that A4 stainless steel is often referred to as ‘marine grade’ steel; the fact that it offers the highest level of corrosion resistance in standard materials. Whilst the material can be found within items like surgical implants, it...
Slim Head Screws are often used to fit into narrow spaces, where raised head screws generally would not fit. When they have been fastened they are totally flat, therefore offering an aesthetically pleasing finish due to the low profile finish. As they don’t...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Allthread in a Range of Sizes, Materials and Finishes Allthread is also commonly known as threaded rod or threaded studs. It is typically used within building, maintenance and plumbing applications to stabilise objects that are made from wood, metal or other...
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...
Which Rivet Gun Best Suits My Application? A rivet gun is an integral part of installing rivets. Rivets are a useful fastener that is designed to hold two materials together, for example two sheets of metal. It’s important to understand how rivets work before...
