Tip number 9 for superior performing fasteners

This week we focus on, “wear safety gear”

Reference – interesting article – superior performing fasteners tips and tricks.

As a fastener business we often get some hard questions about fasteners. Sometimes though, we get questions that seem obvious to us because we have been in the industry for so long. Its hard to tell when something is common knowledge or simply something we know because we work in the industry. To remedy this, we highlight 1 quick tip each week for using fasteners that outline some of the basics of fasteners we think everyone should know.

You’re not invincible, wear safety gear

We constantly and consistently see people work with fasteners without using the appropriate safety gear. This is our most important tip for you. No one is invincible. Many of the injuries can be avoided by simply wearing the appropriate gear. You will find the safety glasses much less annoying when it is preventing metal shavings from flying into your eyes. This gear exists to protect us from harm so we can build truly amazing things. Use it to keep yourself building.

Our products are not just high quality and high performers – they are “superior performing fasteners”. If you need it, we’ll find it. If we can’t find it, we’ll suggest a workable alternative or tailor-make a solution for you.

• Read
• Why you shouldn’t use 18-8 stainless steel in or near a salt water environment
• How to use hot dip galvanised fasteners
• Why you shouldn’t use stainless steel and aluminum together
• Always use fastener lubricant on stainless steel fasteners
• Why you should always use the right size screwdriver
• The right driver bit for the right screw head
• Always pre-drill hardwood before installing screws
• Do not mix fine and coarse thread fasteners
• Don’t over-tighten fasteners

Check back next week for Fastener tips and tricks number 10

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