Red fibre washers, Imperial Shakeproof and Spring Washers added to Online Shop

After many enquiries, we have started to add further ranges of washers to our ever-expanding online shop.

Metric Red Fibre Washers, Imperial Red Fibre Washers, Imperial Shakeproof Washers and Imperial Spring Washers have all been added recently, with many more to follow.

We do carry huge stocks of nuts and bolts, far more than are listed on the shop – our range of  imperial is the widest in the UK.

If any items you require are not listed, don’t hesitate to contact us, either online or via telephone on 01942 520 260.  We’ll be happy to help, and it’s more than likely we’ll have the item you require in stock.

Further ranges will be added shortly – watch this space!

Chemical Analysis onsite

Our recently acquired Spectromax metal analyser is now operational.

We are now able to analyse many material types including Carbon, Alloy, Stainless Steel & Aluminium.

Obviously, the chemical composition of the raw material that is used to produce a fastener is all important.

We are one of the few fastener companies who have an in house capability to undertake material analysis.

This Spectromax analyser will be an important addition to the equipment in our Quality department.

Red Arrows fly in memory of Red Four

The Red Arrows flew again at the Chatsworth County Fair in memory of their team mate,  Flight Lieutenant Jon Egging, who died following a crash 13 days earlier.

The air display consisted of eight rather than nine planes out of respect for Flt Lt Egging, known as ‘Eggman’ or Red Four.

The aerobatic display at Chatworth was the first public display since the tragic accident, and was a fitting tribute.

Bolts, Nuts, Washers & Screws – Online Shop Range Expanded

We would like to let you know that we have recently expanded the range of fasteners on our Online Shop.

Our online range now includes Hexagon Bolts, Setscrews and Nuts in Metric, UNC, UNF, BSF and BSW, as well as Socket Screws, Machine Screws, Woodscrews, Self Tapping Screws, Allthread, Rivets, Construction Fixings and Hand Tools.

We will also be adding more items in the coming weeks, so be sure to keep checking the site!

Thomas Smith Fasteners also hold the UK’s largest stocks of imperial (BSF, BSW, UNC ,UNF) bolts and nuts and have onsite manufacturing facilities.

Our range is huge – we carry far more items than we are able to list online, if you don’t see what you need, please contact our sales team or telephone on 01942 520 260 for prices or advice on your requirements.

1000 Engine Vintage Rally – Classic & Vintage Vehicles

This is a bit of a late entry, but we found these fantastic pictures taken last year and couldn’t resist sharing them with our readers.

On the 26th June 2010, Tim Garton attended the 1000 Engine Vintage Rally at Astle Park in Cheshire.  There were 470 stationary steam engines on display, and they made a fascinating sight, as you can see from our pictures.

Also on display were vintage cars, tractors and motorcycles as well as military & commercial vehicles.  All in all, a really entertaining day was had by all, clearly a lot of work went into the show.

If you are interested in attending in 2011 (we highly recommend it), it is held on the 25th and 26th of June 2011 and you can visit the 1000 engines website here.

We hold many different combinations of sizes of industrial fasteners to suit classic & vintage vehicles whether they be powered by Steam, Water, Gas, Petrol or Diesel.

BSF, BSW, UNF & UNC imperial threadforms, in addition to metric, are held on our online shop.

Many more sizes are available by contacting our sales staff.

Let us know if there are some sizes that you would like us to stock and we will investigate on your behalf.

Supporting Farmers

A Cheshire farmer urgently needed high tensile bolts to complete the assembly of a new front load unit onto his tractor.

One quick call to our sales team, and four UNC grade 10.9 zinc plated bolts and suitable locking nuts were available ex-stock and delivered to the farm the same day.

Thomas Smith Fasteners saves the day!  We know how important it is to receive a quick response in the event of a breakdown.  If you have any requirements and would like to experience our high levels of service, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help.