Fastenright Blog
Fastenright Ltd are experts in all types of general & security screws, bolts and fasteners.
Read our blog for useful hints, tips and information about types of fixings for specific applications, how to choose the right products for your needs etc. Standard and security fixings supplied Worldwide.
Whatever you need to fix, we’ll find a fixing to do it!
Screws and Anchors for Prime Shed Security
----- 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 homeowner stores over...
Check Out Our Range of Fastener Services
Whilst we are a major distributor of fasteners and fixings across the United Kingdom and the world, offering expansive ranges of standard and security fasteners, from micro to large diameters and with various types of head, drive or thread, we have a wide range of...
How Do I Choose the Right Fastener?
Making sure that you have the correct fastener for your application is indispensable in ensuring your work is successful - and sometimes projects need the use of several diverse types of fasteners to be assured that the application runs smoothly, often seeing multiple...
A Complete Guide to Tamper Proof Screws
Tamper proof screws are anti-theft and anti-vandalism fasteners which are designed to be difficult to remove. Available in a wide range of forms and styles, all intended to provide different advantages to the applications they are installed in. If you’re in the market...
When Should A Washer Be Used in Fastening?
You might be wondering when to use washers in fastening. In a number of applications, washers are a critical element of the use of fasteners - and not using them could lead to a significantly subdued lifespan of the fastener in the application or product. Not using a...
Preventing the Theft of Solar Panels
The theft of solar panels is becoming more of a regular occurrence Worldwide, with people losing tens of thousands in equipment. Solar panels are valuable, and anything valuable within our society can be a target for thieves. Only last year did thieves steal around...
Security Fasteners From A Leading Supplier
Security Fasteners are our bread and butter, and with so many different fasteners available on the market, it's understandable that an end user may get confused due to the number of different applications and security levels available for purchase. These fasteners...
Fastener Materials to Fight Against Seawater Corrosion: Titanium, Super Duplex and Monel
Often in marine equipment, there are a number of things that can cause the failure of fasteners in it - but over 35% of fasteners within marine equipment fail due to marine corrosion. Seawater is especially complex to counteract due to chemical and biological...
Preventing or Reducing Fastener Corrosion With Finishes
When a fastener is installed, it's assumed to stand the test of time - but this often is not, or will not be the case. There's a silent plague that hits fasteners and can become an issue in the integrity and strength of a structure - known as corrosion. Corrosion...
Star Dowels for Wood Applications
Why use Star Dowels? That's an easy question. Star dowels are fixings suitable for applications involving wood and are incredibly popular in window frames and gates. They are made from die cast Zamak, otherwise known as Zamac, which is a family of alloys with a zinc...
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Kitting and Packaging Service
Ideal for the furniture trade, we specialise in the supply of heat seal, grip seal and zip seal bags of screws and fasteners for your application.
Specials and non standard fixings
Looking for fixings with an unusual head diameter or thread length?
Need fasteners with a non-standard finish?
Or do you have other special requirements? Custom fasteners are no problem for Fastenright!
Fastener Terminology Glossary
There are a number of confusing names and terms within the Fastener industry, so we have created a handy terminology glossary to help.
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