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Rivets are one of the most versatile stainless steel fixings. No matter how high the quality of the rivets themselves, they are no good without a riveting tool of equally high quality; Goebel riveting tools are among the very best available on today’s market and BS Fixings supply two of the company’s most highly-regarded options. […]

The concept of stainless steel banding is not a new one but the basic idea never stops evolving, inspiring the creation of ever-more efficient tools, materials and ancillaries. One of the latest improvements to stainless steel banding comes in the form of the Bandfix Bantam Tool, exclusive to BS Fixings. The Bantam tool is designed to […]

How many doors have you walked through today? Probably you’ll find it hard to know the exact figure because we all walk through so many every day that we don’t really think about it. Next time you walk through those doors, have a proper look at them and you might be in for a surprise… […]

Self-tapping and self-drilling are two of the main types of screws used all over the world in a multitude of diverse projects. You may have heard both terms used interchangeably but there are obviously differences between them and getting it right is easy with our handy breakdown of both below. Self Tapping Screws This is […]

There are several types of screw heads and the most common you’ll come across are Phillips and Pozi-Drive. But wait a minute; aren’t they the same thing? Though you may hear people using the two terms interchangeably, there are definite differences between them. Here is all the information you need, courtesy of BS Fixings. Flat […]

After more than four years in debate, the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) has been ratified by the EU and will become part of UK law later this month. The new legislation will apply to any company that trades with and holds data on EU citizens. In short, the GDPR will help to secure customer […]

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 […]

The successful partnership between BS Fixings and Bluebird Fixings has brought an even wider product range to our discerning customers. This range includes two distinct types of stainless steel wall screw ties each with their own unique qualities that make them absolutely ideal for the job at hand. Since 1988, Bluebird Fixings have been cementing […]

Clearly, ‘tapping’ and ‘drilling’ are two very different verbs though the terms ‘self-tapping’ and ‘self-drilling’ are often used interchangeably. This casual application of terms can be misleading and, when applied to screws, is most definitely incorrect. Self Tapping Screws This is the term most commonly (mis)applied to either of the two types. Self-tapping screws have […]