The Phillips head screwdriver was designed by Henry F Phillips and was patented in the 1930s, it was designed to provide better contact with the screwdriver than the original flathead Screwdriver.
The Phillips’ head was designed to improve contact and torque. Its “X” design means it won’t slip out of the X-slotted screw. Instead, it grips the screw firmly in the centre, provided it’s the suitable size for the screw.
At Arun Fasteners we are often asked about the thread length on differing size Hex Head Bolts. Below is a helpful guide. NOTE: It is
New stock In 2021 we were lucky enough to purchase 8 tonnes of British steel fasteners. Approached by a farmer’s family in Cheshire, and
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We are often asked what size hex Allen key wrench will fit a certain socket screw. Below is a conversion chart to help: Metric Socket
Most metric High Tensile (HT) nuts and bolts are produced in three grades, with the exception of mild steel. Mild steel Grade 4.8 is the
