Fastening and screw guides
How to screw into brick
Screwing and drilling into brick is one of the most common activities in DIY. However, there are some important steps that you should follow when
Screw into metal: Tips you should follow
Metal is a common material which most professional installers will have to drill into at some point in time. However, there are many different types
How to drill into concrete
Drilling in concrete is difficult because concrete is dense, and has embedded aggregates that can get in the way of the drill bit – Drilling
How to screw into drywall
Many people think they know how to drive a screw into a wall, but it’s not as easy as it sounds. You have to consider
Self tapping vs self drilling, what are the differences?
People often confuse the terms “self-tapping” and “self-drilling” as if they are the same, but in fact, they refer to two very different types of
What are the different types of screw heads?
The use of screws is crucial to a wide variety of industries, from construction and engineering to making furniture and advanced machines. Today there are
Glossary
What are drywall fixings and which types exist?
Overall, there are many different drywall fixings that exist. Some that need to be combined with a screw, so they can provide a firm grip
How to use and install hollow wall fixings
There are many different options for securing objects on to drywall, whether you are looking to install small items like light switches or lamps, or
What is cold forming?
Cold forming is a process where the metal is shaped considerably lower than the recrystallisation temperature of the material. Cold forming is a traditional production
What are the different types of clamps?
Clamps are very important in huge sectors like construction and Industrial, thanks to their different applications and, above all, to the important function they fulfill.
What are the different types of metal clamps
A clamp is a device used to clamp or fix through a ring-shaped band. Its primary and best known function is to fix metal pipes
Standards
What is a DIN standard?
A DIN standard is one of the most recognised standards in the world. Starting in Germany in 1917, DIN has created a wide range of
