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Stainless steel was originally invented by Harry Brearly. Harry was born in 1871 and left school at the age of 12 after a childhood beset with poverty and hardship, to take on a job cleaning bottles in a chemical laboratory. In the following years, Harry attended night school and private study and was soon to become an expert on the...

Stainless steel is the perfect material for a varied range of uses in today’s world. Its overall strength and corrosion resistance properties mean it is a low maintenance metal that has a very long lifespan and, in a world where sustainability and environmental impact is more important than ever, it is also fully recyclable! Before we look at the most...

There are many different alloys of stainless steel running into the thousands of different variables. According to the World Steel Association, there are over 3,500 different grades of steel, encompassing unique physical, chemical, and environmental properties, however, they can all be divided into four main categories, Austenitic Stainless Steels, Ferritic Stainless Steels, Martensitic Stainless Steels, and Duplex.   Austenitic Stainless...

No More Nails can be simply applied either as a two-way contact or a one-way stick adhesive. In both instances, the first and probably most important task is to ensure that both surfaces to be bonded are clean, dry, and free of grease, oil, or dust before applying any of the No More Nails Adhesive. In addition, any loose or...

Originally, the Wellington boot was a kind of boot made from leather which was adapted from Hessian boots, a style of military riding boot. They were worn and made popular by Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington. The ‘Wellington’ boot became a common form of practical footwear for the British aristocracy and middle class in the early 19th century. The...

For as long as we can remember, attaching heavy items to plasterboard has been a tricky task. There are a number of solutions that work – to a degree – but it is only recently that a heavy duty product has come to the market that offers the simplicity and strength to do the job properly. The Bullfix Fixing is...

Struggling to find which wall ties to use? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered, with our handy “Which Wall Tie?” guide.   Masonry to Timber This type of wall tie is designed to secure an inner timber frame to an external brick wall. These ties can absorb substantial vertical movement between the brick and timber. Timber Frame Ties Helical Timber...

No More Nails is a general-purpose construction adhesive manufactured by UniBond. It’s a ‘gunnable’, synthetic rubber-based adhesive that exhibits excellent green* strength, flexibility, good temperature resistance and good slump resistance. Oh, and as the name implies, is a nail-free general construction adhesive. That's right. No More Nails. The UniBond No More Nails range consists of a variety of grab adhesives...

What are stainless steel machine screws and what are the facts you should know about them? If you're currently asking that question, you've come to the right place. Stainless steel machine screws are generally used instead of steel screws in outdoor applications. Why? Because of their corrosion-resistant properties. Give us the facts! Here at BS Fixings, we're proud to supply...