by Chris Wright | Mar 12, 2019 | General Fixings, Help and Advice
Lock Nuts are exemplary in a number of real-world solutions involving high-temperature conditions, and when their strength is required in mechanical equipment. The nuts, in a material like Hastelloy, are ideal for applications such as hot chemical processing involving... Read more
by Chris Wright | Mar 4, 2019 | General Fixings
Inserts for plastic are generally used in applications where the need for strong and durable metal threads is prevalent. This is often the case in areas where the unit is frequently assembled and disassembled for maintenance or repair. In fact, an insert for plastic... Read more
by Chris Wright | Mar 4, 2019 | General Fixings, Help and Advice
To provide context, every screw size is described by using two numbers – an ‘M number’ – which is for metric screws and indicates the screws nominal outer diameter, and a number indicating the length of the shank. So in the above instance, an... Read more
by Chris Wright | Feb 25, 2019 | Fastenright Updates, General Fixings
We have a wide range of materials that our threaded rods, otherwise known as all-thread, are available in. At Fastenright, we are able to provide threaded studding in steel ranging across a number of grades, including grade 4.8, 5.8, 8.8, 10.9 and 12.9. As well as... Read more
by Chris Wright | Feb 6, 2019 | General Fixings, Help and Advice
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... Read more
by Chris Wright | Feb 4, 2019 | General Fixings, Help and Advice
The Purpose and Applications of Left Hand Threaded Fasteners When you think of fasteners, you probably assume they all follow the same standard threading direction—right-hand threads. This is true for the vast majority of screws, bolts, and other fasteners. However,... Read more
by Chris Wright | Jan 22, 2019 | General Fixings, Help and Advice
If you’re using thermoplastics or thermoset plastics, or even soft woods such as plywood and chipboard – you generally need inserts designed for use with these specific materials. We are able to provide various types of insert for plastic with helical and... Read more