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For metal roofing and cladding in Australia and New Zealand, screws are one of the smallest components on site – but they carry a big share of the risk. If fasteners corrode, leak or snap, replacing them on a finished…
Across Australia and New Zealand, farm fencing is more than just wire and posts. Good fences protect stock, define boundaries, control grazing, and keep people safe. Behind every fence line there is a mix of wires, posts, fittings, and fasteners…
For standard fasteners and custom metal parts, the word “tolerance” often creates confusion between designers, buyers, and factories. Drawings show one thing, emails say another, and the final parts still do not fit. When tolerances are not communicated clearly, you…
Head cracking is one of the most frustrating failure modes for screws. The screw looks fine in the box, but as soon as the installer applies torque, a crack appears around the head or the head suddenly breaks off. This…
Steel structures rely on thousands of bolts to transfer loads safely between beams, columns, braces, and plates. When the wrong bolts are selected, small details such as property class, coating, or nut–washer combination can lead to connection problems, rework, or…
Steel structures rely on thousands of bolts to transfer loads safely between beams, columns, braces, and plates. When the wrong bolts are selected, small details such as property class, coating, or nut–washer combination can lead to connection problems, rework, or…
Metal roofing and wall cladding are now standard in many residential, commercial, and industrial buildings across Australia and New Zealand. The sheets themselves usually receive a lot of attention: steel grade, coating, profile, and colour. But the long-term performance of…
Washers are small components, but they play a big role in the performance of bolted joints in building projects. The right washer type can protect surfaces, distribute load, improve preload control, and help connections survive vibration and outdoor exposure. The…
For fasteners, brackets, and other metal hardware used in Australia and New Zealand, corrosion protection is always a key topic. Coastal environments, high UV, and long design lives all push engineers and purchasers to ask for “better coating” and “more…
Screws all look similar at first glance, but using the wrong type can lead to stripped threads, loose joints, and costly rework on site. One of the most important distinctions for engineers and buyers is the difference between machine screws…
When standard catalog fasteners do not fit your design, you need custom bolts. Non standard bolts can solve clearance issues, weight limits, special materials, or unusual assembly methods. However, many purchasing teams only send a short email like “need M16…
Many projects in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific rely on hex bolts in outdoor use. From timber decks and farm sheds to structural steel and coastal infrastructure, these bolts hold critical connections together. When hex bolts fail outdoors, the…