Thread Types: Metric, UNC, UNF, BA and BSF
Understanding Thread Types for Fasteners At Fastenright Ltd., we offer a wide selection of thread types for all kinds of fasteners, with some being more popular in certain regions than others. Knowing the thread type you require is crucial, as different threads serve...All About Inter Screws: A Guide to Their Uses and Benefits
A Guide to The Features, Uses and Benefits of Inter Screws At Fastenright we provide a huge range of inter screws for various applications. We tend to refer to them as Barrel Nuts and you can see our range here. When it comes to fasteners for secure and professional...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...Barrel Nuts and Security Barrel Nuts for Playground Equipment
Playground Equipment Bolts Barrel nuts and security barrel nuts are an excellent choice of fasteners in the design and installation of playground equipment. In this post we discuss the options and consideration when selecting fasteners for children’s playground, park...What are the Benefits of Titanium Fasteners?
Fasteners and fixings need to be effective, and sometimes their appearance isn’t so important, particularly when they are used on industrial applications or where they are hidden from view. Titanium is a shiny silver metal that is guaranteed to stand out from a...Types of Threaded Rod
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...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 concerns about...Aesthetically Pleasing Powder Coating for High Performance 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 finish to a...Specialist Captive Screws for A Number of Applications
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, which is beneficial in applications that...Fastener Materials for High Temperature Applications
High Temperature fasteners can be used across a wide range of applications. The automotive industry for example, and the oil and gas industries, need equipment that can work hard even in extreme temperatures. Consistency and durability is key, especially in things...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...The Difference Between Full Thread Bolt and Partial Thread Bolt Uses
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 Should I Use?
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...Corrosion Resistant Fasteners – What Materials Are Best?
Here at Fastenright, we want to ensure that your application doesn’t stumble by providing corrosion resistant fasteners for any industry that requires it. Not only do we want to ensure that you have the right material and finish, but the correct thread size and...
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