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Blind rivets are used for countless applications and are therefore one of the most versatile stainless steel fixings. BS Fixings are proud to supply a range of rivets produced by industry-leaders Goebel, one of which is the waterproof 'blind' rivet. For a limited time, we have discounted the price of our standard pack of 500 rivets so order now to...

Stainless steel banding is an extremely versatile product, with many uses across the spectrum of industry. Installing the product is simple when you use banding tools from BS Fixings: below is a quick guide to the different types we supply. Bandfix Bantam Banding Tool Designed for the fast tensioning and cutting of all grades of stainless steel banding up to 20mm...

You may have noticed that some products on our website are made from stainless steel while some are made from galvanised steel. Still other products are available in both of these materials. So, what's the difference between stainless and galvanised? Stainless and galvanised steels are visually almost identical but that's where the resemblance ends. The two are very different in...

Balancing the needs of modern industry with environmentally-friendly working practices is not always easy but here at BS Fixings we are committed to creating this equilibrium. This means we are always looking for ways to make our operations as green as they can be while still delivering high-quality materials and components.   Stainless and Sustainable The key material we use...

Though the performance of self-drilling screws can be affected by the material they are used with, the cutting depth/speed and the feed rate, it is obviously essential to choose components that are of impeccable quality. Created by market-leaders Goebel, the self-drilling screws supplied by BS Fixings fit perfectly into that category.   The drill-shaped point is what gives self-drilling screws...

The cavity wall consists of several components and the terminology can be a bit confusing. Here is the BS Fixings cavity wall guide and glossary to set things straight. A Cavity Wall consists of two separate masonry walls separated by an air space. The outer wall or leaf is the wall facing the outside of the structure while the inner wall or leafis the other. These leaves can be...

Rivets have been around since the Bronze Age and, just like today, were used for countless applications. One unusual application was discovered by Stuart Peers, an amateur metal-detecting enthusiast from Marple: though he located the ancient artefact, he had no idea what it was until he consulted an expert in antiquities. So what was this mystery object? During a routine...

In this week's BS Fixings news article, we reported on a specialised training course completed by employees of our parent company BS Stainless. Here we look at some of the potential solutions to a no-deal Brexit outcome that were studied by our employees during their training, which was delivered by the Lancashire Chamber of Commerce. Potential solutions in the event...

At BS Fixings, we work with carefully-selected partners to bring you a wider choice of products. Our newest such partner is Reelfix, which offers a unique, efficient and extremely cost-effective range of tying wire and related accessories. Refill Spools Tying wire is one of the most versatile stainless steel fixings and so these handy spools have literally thousands of applications...