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  • Carriage bolts - coach bolts at Fusion Fixings
    Fusion Fixings

    Why do carriage bolts have a square neck?

    The simple answer is that carriage bolts, also known as coach bolts, feature a square neck directly beneath the domed head to provide a locking mechanism when installed. This square section directly below the smooth domed head sits within a square...

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  • CLEARANCE DEALS at Fusion Fixings
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    CLEARANCE DEALS at Fusion Fixings

    Grab a bargain while stocks last Fusion Fixings' Clearance Section' offers some great deals on a growing range of products, form Trend saw blades, Timco wood screws, to Stanley products, Trend items, and a lot more, you never know what...

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  • The Soudal Range has landed
    Fusion Fixings

    The Soudal Range has landed

    A growing range of Soudal products With over 40 years expertise in the construction and fixings industry, Fusion Fixings are always looking to expand the ranges for our customers. We also aim to be as competitive as possible on prices...

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  • Blog post banner for the Nyloc nuts from Fusion Fixings
    Fusion Fixings

    Nyloc nuts – what are they and why use them?

    The simple answer is that Nyloc nuts are hexagonal nuts with an added internal nylon collar. This nylon collar helps to prevent the bolt from loosening due to vibration and movement along with stopping the ingress of liquids. How do...

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  • What are drop-in anchors and how to use them
    Jonathan Grimes

    What are drop-in anchors?

    Drop-in anchors are an effective solution that creates a secure threaded insert within hard material like concrete. When fixed correctly into material like concrete they allow a bolt or screw to be installed which in turn allows material to be...

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  • What are pop rivets and how do they work - Fusion Fixings
    Fusion Fixings

    What are pop rivets?

    Pop rivets are a threadless fastener that allows for an effective fixing where there is limited or no access to the rear of the parts to be joined together. Being available in various materials, heads, and flange sizes, sees them used...

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  • What are Lost Tite screws?
    Fusion Fixings

    What are Lost Tite screws?

    Lost Tite screws for a concealed fixing! Lost Tite screws are a wood screw that has been specifically designed for use with skirting and tongue & groove where a concealed installation is needed. Their specific design doesn’t restrict their use,...

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  • Tongue Tite screws from Fusion Fixings. What are Tongue Tite Screws and where to buy them
    Fusion Fixings

    Tongue Tite Screws

    What are Tongue Tite screws and what are they used for? The simple answer is that they are a type of wood screw used for installing tongue and groove. They are also used with several types of flooring, wood panel...

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  • What are sleeve anchors highlighting what sleeve anchors are and how they work
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    What Are Sleeve Anchors?

    Simply put, sleeve anchors are a mechanical expansion fastener for use with concrete, blockwork and masonry substrates and get their name by the way they are manufactured. At the core of the fixings is a bolt or threaded stud with...

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  • Blog post image for how do self drilling screws work
    Fusion Fixings

    How do self-drilling screws work?

    Self-drilling screws, as the name suggests, are screws that are designed to drill their own hole into the material being used without the need for a pilot hole, but how do they do this? The answer is straightforward due to...

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