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Toggle latches, catches or just plain toggles – whatever you call them, they’ve got a hundred different uses but they always do the same job. That is keeping things secure and whatever box, case or even chest you keep YOUR treasures in, it could probably do with a toggle on it. So pack up your […]

It’s set to excite, dismay, unite and divide a nation, a continent – and quite possibly your sofa at home too… Yes it’s that time again, the UEFA European Championship. Better known as Euro 2016, this year’s tournament is gearing up to be one of the most thrilling in years and everyone in England could […]

Making sure you have the right tools for the job is essential before you start work – it will save you time and money (and a lot of frustration!). There are crucial differences between stainless steel fixings and fastenings that must be understood and one of these is the difference between set bolts and screws. With […]

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 […]

When it comes to fastenings, you’ve got to admit that screws are pretty super. But now they have been given actual super powers and offer an even better option, whatever project you are working on. So what is it about super screws that puts them at the top of their game? The main thing that […]

As steel is such an essential material, used in such a wide array of products that it is almost impossible to imagine a world without it, the economics surrounding its trade are closely monitored. You may have heard of ‘dumping’ regulations relating to imported steel from China recently, but what is it all about and […]

The humble screw has been in existence since the 1st century when wooden screws were commonly found in Mediterranean countries as essential parts of oil and grape presses. Since that time, the basic form has remained unchanged though there have been many developments and improvements. During the rapid expansion of knowledge that took place during […]

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An innovative new rivet has been created in stainless steel that is completely invisible. An amazing invention by BS fixings in the UK, but how can you install if you cannot see it I hear you say? Well the key is they manufactured to a top secret design, when installed using their special rivet gun, […]