21 May 2018 <!– escapeHtml($post->getPostTitle()) “/> –> Share Making sure you have the right tools for the job is essential before you start work; it will save you time and money (and a lot of frustration!). There are crucial differences between stainless steel fixings and fastenings that must be understood and one of these is the difference…
17 October 2017 <!– escapeHtml($post->getPostTitle()) “/> –> Share Stainless steel banding is nothing new but the basic idea continues to evolve and inspire new tools and ancillaries. One of these is the Bandfix Bantam Tensioning Tool, new to BS Fixings and available to purchase today. The Bandfix Bantam makes applying stainless steel banding quicker and easier…
5 April 2019 <!– escapeHtml($post->getPostTitle()) “/> –> Share When using a drill, it’s not just the quality of the tool itself that is important but also the quality of the drill bits (HSS CO-SPOT Drill Bit). BS Fixings are proud suppliers of drill bits from leading manufacturer Goebel, which are manufactured using HSS (High Speed Steel). Here…
13 January 2020 <!– escapeHtml($post->getPostTitle()) “/> –> Share One of the key qualities that makes plastic such a useful material is its durability. Ironically, this quality is also plastic’s major downfall: plastics can take more than half a century to decompose fully and thus are bad for the environment. To help reduce the amount of…
11 April 2016 <!– escapeHtml($post->getPostTitle()) “/> –> Share Strong winds and heavy rain are back on the agenda, creating more repair work for hard-hit local councils as they struggle to restore stricken areas. One aspect of this diverse work is repairing signs, many of which have become damaged, corroded or even completely detached. As well…
15 January 2019 <!– escapeHtml($post->getPostTitle()) “/> –> Share 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…
3 January 2019 <!– escapeHtml($post->getPostTitle()) “/> –> Share Operating on similar principles to cutting tools and drill bits, self-drilling screws have many and varied applications. Their overall performance results from several combining factors, such as feed rate, cut depth, material type and cutting speed. Self-drilling screws manufactured by Goebel are recognised as being among the…
30 January 2017 <!– escapeHtml($post->getPostTitle()) “/> –> Share Metal cladding is where some of stainless steel’s toughest qualities are demanded of and put to the test. Protecting workers and property in myriad ways from various forms of pollution, including that from noise. Massive bales of insulation material are secured in strategic locations to help control…
17 January 2017 <!– escapeHtml($post->getPostTitle()) “/> –> Share As we continue in our search for the most diverse examples of how stainless steel is used to improve our quality of life, we happen upon to objects that really couldn’t be more different from one another, unless you count the fact that they both begin with…
.wp-image-1424{display:none;} Position of the Tolerance Zone Today we are going to address the theme “tolerance“. In particular we would like to give some clarifications on tolerance zones. The width of the tolerance zone In the ISO system, the width of the tolerance field is determined by the degree of tolerance normalized. (IT) But how many are…