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If you’re a newcomer to the world of stainless steel fixings, then the system of grading the metal can be a little confusing. Two of the most popular and versatile grades are 304 and 316; the differences between the pairs are explained in our grade guide below. Visually, there is no difference between grade 304 […]

Happy New Year! 2017 has been full of exciting developments and BS Fixings will be bringing you even more in 2018, keeping up the momentum as we head into the future. As the world becomes ever-more connected, we are going to be working even more closely with the most important part of our company and […]

Stainless steel banding is just one component of the effective system that has multiple uses across industry. Of course, it’s crucial that the banding is properly secured and for that you need to buckle up! Stainless steel banding is secured using ear-lokt buckles, which are an essential component of the Bandfix® system. Stainless steel buckles […]

BS Fixings is beginning to acquire something of a reputation for rubbing shoulders with artistic types, something that we feel adds a welcome touch to our tough, industrial appearance! We have always sung the praises of everyone’s favourite metal and often commented on its versatility. The stuff our artist friends are coming up with really shows […]

Stainless steel comes in a wide variety of grades. Each grade has it’s own particular characteristics and chemical make up that make it useful for certain applications. Two of the most commonly used grades of stainless steel are grade 304 and grade 316. Grade 304 is often referred to as ‘1.4301’, ‘A2’ or ‘AISI304’. Grade […]