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When using a drill, it’s not just the quality of the tool itself that is important but also the quality of the drill bits (HSS CO-SPOT Drill Bit). BS Fixings are proud suppliers of drill bits from leading manufacturer Goebel, which are manufactured using HSS (High Speed Steel). Here is our guide to this unique material… As […]

Tying a new wall to existing masonry doesn’t have to be a major, costly and time-consuming issue. Whether it involves a home extension, the addition of a new garden wall, or the creation of a conservatory, using a wall starter kit dramatically reduces the amount of cost and time needed to achieve a lasting, professional […]

With their unmatched versatility, it’s no wonder that rivets are such a common fastening. As with any such component, it’s essential to make sure that quality is high and that’s why we stock rivets from the world’s most reputable supplier: Goebel. Of course, the quality of the tool used to apply to rivets must be […]

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 […]

Everybody wants the VIP treatment and now you can get it here at BS Fixings! This is your invite to join our new and exclusive VIP club, which will enhance and improve your purchasing experience on our comprehensive stainless steel fixings and fastenings website. Our new VIP club is designed to let you access the […]

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 […]

Safety at work is obviously of crucial importance and, here at BS Fixings, we are constantly working to improve our products to make them safer to use. One such product, or rather family of products, is Bandfix, a versatile, cost-effective and comprehensive stainless steel banding system. To work effectively across the many different and varied […]

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 […]

There are many different types of screw, each suited to a particular type of application. Due to the fact that the names for different screw types are used interchangeably, there is often confusion as to which type to choose for any given job. Perhaps the most commonly confused types are woodscrews and chipboard screws which, […]