Technical Corner

We are here to help answer your
questions with our easy guides
and technical advice

Dropped Objects Awareness & Prevention

Best practice recommendations for the securing of equipment and tools at the worksite.

View the Reliable Securing Booklet Rev4

Bumax Presentation

We recently hosted and presented a series of lunch events for our customers to present our new Bumax range of fasteners.

The events, held at the Crowne Plaza in Dyce and at our customer's offices, were attended by engineers, buyers and business owners. A copy of the presentation can be found below:

View the Bumax Presentation

Bumax Technical Handbook

The Bumax Technical Handbook is intended to serve as a practical source of knowledge for everyone who requires information on the correct use of mechanical fasteners.




View Bumax Technical Handbook

Guide to Thread Galling

We have put together an easy guide to Thread Galling on Stainless Steel fasteners.

Technical Training / Lunch & Learns

We now offer technical training with our suppliers such as Nord-Lock, Bumax etc. to meet your needs and solve the bolting challenges your applications face.

Arrange your training

Torque Settings

Suggested Starting Values

View Torque Settings

Thread Chart

We have an easy to use Thread Chart available to print or download for UNC, UNF, BSW & BSF and BA.

View our Thread Chart

Fastener Identification Markings

View our Fastener Markings Guide

Looking at Cost Reductions

With the current state of the market and everyone looking at cost reductions, we have been looking at our own systems and discussing this situation with our Manufacturers and Suppliers in an effort to identify meaningful savings to pass on to our customers.

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Looking for something else?

We are always looking for ways to help our customers so please feel free to let us know if there is something specific that you are looking for.

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