by Craig Churm | Nov 27, 2024 | Help and Advice
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... Read more
by Chris Wright | Jan 3, 2023 | Help and Advice, Security Bolts, Security Fastener News, Security Screws
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... Read more
by Chris Wright | Mar 14, 2022 | Fastenright Updates, Help and Advice
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... Read more
by Chris Wright | Mar 9, 2020 | General Fixings, Help and Advice
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... Read more
by Chris Wright | Oct 22, 2019 | Fastenright Updates, Help and Advice
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... Read more
by Chris Wright | Sep 18, 2019 | Fastenright Updates, Help and Advice
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... Read more
by Chris Wright | Sep 11, 2019 | Fastenright Updates, Help and Advice
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... Read more
by Chris Wright | Sep 5, 2019 | Fastenright Updates, Help and Advice
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... Read more
by Chris Wright | Aug 27, 2019 | General Fixings, Help and Advice
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... Read more
by Chris Wright | Aug 21, 2019 | General Fixings, Help and Advice
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 parts of the world than others. It’s good to understand what type of thread you’re looking for, as each may... Read more
by Chris Wright | Aug 3, 2019 | Fastenright Updates, Help and Advice, Security Bolts
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... Read more
by Chris Wright | Aug 1, 2019 | Fastenright Updates, Help and Advice
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... Read more
by Chris Wright | Aug 1, 2019 | Help and Advice
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... Read more
by Chris Wright | Jun 26, 2019 | Fastenright Updates, Help and Advice
Stainless Steel Fasteners generally don’t need lubrication as they do not corrode. However, there are two reasons why lubricating Stainless Steel Fasteners is important, and they’re issues that need to be avoided. These issues do not happen regularly, but... Read more
by Chris Wright | Jun 18, 2019 | Fastenright Updates, Help and Advice, Security Fastener News
—– Whilst home security is a priority for a number of people, they often overlook the security of their outdoor shed – which often contains valuable contents that are sometimes forgotten about. According to a 2017 survey, the average British... Read more