When it comes to strength, performance, and reliability, the ark shield nut stands out as a top tier fastening solution, engineered for demanding environments. Whether you’re securing structural components, assembling machinery, or reinforcing heavy-duty applications, this nut is built to deliver exceptional performance under pressure.
Built Tough, Built to Last.
Meticulously designed for enhanced durability and performance. Its standout feature being the zinc yellow finish does more than add a professional sheen. This specialised coating offers superior corrosion resistance, protecting the nut against rust, wear, and harsh environmental conditions. Ideal for both indoor and outdoor applications, ensuring your assemblies remain secure and uncompromised over time.
The zinc yellow plating not only adds an extra layer of defence against corrosion but also extends the overall lifespan of the nut, even in challenging environments. Designed to handle high levels of stress and tension, the ark shield nut maintains a secure, long-lasting fit that you can rely on. Thanks to its precision engineering, it delivers a consistently tight and reliable grip, making it suitable for a wide variety of industrial, commercial, and mechanical uses.
Whether you’re tackling a major project or fine-tuning a critical assembly, the ark shield nut is your go-to choice for dependable performance.
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Looking for a fastening solution that ensures maximum grip, reliability, and performance in demanding applications?
Our M10 x 40 Cone Point Set Screws are the perfect choice. These specialised fasteners are designed for high-strength, non-slip connections, making them ideal for securing components with precision and stability.
Unlike traditional bolts or screws, cone point set screws are engineered without a head, meaning they sit flush or below the surface of the material. They are fully threaded, providing a secure fit along the entire length of the screw. The key feature is the sharp, conical tip, designed to dig into the contact surface, ensuring a firm, slip-resistant hold that prevents loosening over time.
Key Features & Benefits
✔️ Superior Holding Power – The conical tip penetrates the material for a secure, non-slip connection that resists movement and loosening.
✔️ Fully Threaded Design – Provides maximum engagement and load distribution, ensuring a tight, reliable fit in various applications.
✔️ No Head for a Flush Fit – Allows for streamlined installation in confined spaces or where a protruding head is undesirable.
✔️ Precision Machined for Accuracy – Manufactured to tight tolerances, ensuring consistent performance and easy installation.
✔️ High-Quality Material Options – Available in a range of materials including stainless steel, high-tensile alloy steel, and corrosion-resistant coatings for durability in harsh conditions.
Where Are They Used?
These set screws are widely used across multiple industries due to their ability to provide a strong, lasting grip in applications where components must remain firmly in place.
Industrial & Mechanical Engineering – Used to secure shafts, collars, pulleys, and gears in machinery, preventing unwanted movement.
Manufacturing & Assembly – Essential in precision equipment and tools, ensuring components remain locked in position.
Automotive & Aerospace – Provides a secure fastening solution in vibration-prone environments such as engines, transmissions, and chassis assemblies.
Metalwork & Construction – Used in structural applications, locking mechanisms, and heavy-duty fixtures where reliability is crucial.
We understand that time is critical when sourcing fasteners, which is why we offer RAPID order processing and dependable shipping to keep your projects on track.
Whether you need a single unit or bulk quantities, we are here to help with competitive pricing and expert advice.
Our team is ready to assist with your enquiries and provide the right fastening solution for your application.
Read MoreA highly specialised fastening solution designed to deliver superior performance in some of the most demanding industrial environments.
These advanced coatings combine the unique benefits of Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and Xylan, resulting in an exceptional blend of low friction, wear resistance, and chemical protection. The application of these coatings enhances the durability and longevity of the bolts, ensuring they perform optimally under extreme conditions where standard fasteners may struggle.
Low-Friction & Anti-Galling Properties
One of the most significant advantages of PTFE Blue Xylan-coated bolts is their outstanding low-friction properties. PTFE, widely recognised for its non-stick characteristics, reduces surface adhesion and ensures smooth operation. This helps to minimise friction between the bolt and mating surfaces, reducing the risk of galling, seizing, or premature wear. In applications where frequent assembly and disassembly are required, such as in offshore platforms, refineries, and high-pressure systems, these coatings ensure that bolts can be easily tightened and removed without damage to the threads.
Superior Chemical & Corrosion Resistance
Industries operating in chemically aggressive environments, such as the oil and gas sector, marine engineering, and chemical processing plants, require fasteners that can withstand exposure to harsh substances without degradation. Xylan coatings provide a robust chemical barrier, offering resistance to acids, alkalis, solvents, and other corrosive agents. Additionally, the PTFE component enhances moisture resistance, preventing rust and oxidation even in high-humidity or submerged conditions. This makes PTFE Blue Xylan-coated bolts a preferred choice for applications where traditional coatings, such as zinc or galvanised finishes, may fail over time.
Temperature & Environmental Stability
PTFE and Xylan coatings are designed to withstand extreme temperatures, making them suitable for environments that experience both high heat and sub-zero conditions. Unlike conventional fasteners that may expand, contract, or degrade due to temperature fluctuations, PTFE-coated bolts maintain their integrity, ensuring consistent performance across a wide temperature range. This stability is crucial in sectors such as aerospace, energy production, and heavy industrial machinery, where exposure to varying environmental conditions is inevitable.
If you’re looking for a superior performance solution, our teams would be happy to assist.
Read MoreOur high-strength 3/8 UNF x 1-1/4 B8M-2 bolts are engineered for performance.
A premium fastening solution designed to meet the demands of high-performance applications. Manufactured from B8M grade stainless steel, these bolts provide superior corrosion resistance, making them particularly well-suited for use in harsh environments such as the marine, chemical, and industrial sectors.
Made from Type 316 stainless steel, which is well known for its enhanced resistance to pitting, oxidation, and stress corrosion cracking. Making them an ideal choice for environments exposed to saltwater, chemicals, and extreme temperatures, where standard fasteners might fail.
Precision Engineering for Secure Fastening
These bolts feature a 3/8-inch UNF (Unified National Fine) thread, which provides a tighter, more secure fit compared to coarse threads. The 1-1/4-inch length makes them suitable for a variety of structural and mechanical applications, where reliability and precision are paramount.
Built to Last – Even in Extreme Conditions
When securing critical components, using the right fastener is essential. Our B8M-2 bolts are designed to withstand high-stress environments while maintaining their integrity over time. Whether in high-humidity, high-temperature, or chemically aggressive settings, these bolts offer unmatched reliability.
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Read MoreOur precision-engineered thumbscrews are crafted from Alloy C22 (Hastelloy), a high-performance metal specifically designed to endure extreme environments.
Alloy C22, commonly known as Hastelloy C-22, is highly regarded for its outstanding resistance to corrosion, even in the most challenging conditions, such as acidic, chlorine-rich, and high-temperature environments.
These special adjuster thumbscrews are ideal for applications where a secure, yet adjustable fastening solution is required. Their robust construction ensures long-term reliability, making them a preferred choice for industries that demand superior performance, including chemical processing, aerospace, power generation, and marine environments.
Whether exposed to high temperatures, aggressive chemicals, or extreme pressure, these thumbscrews maintain their integrity and functionality.
Designed for easy manual adjustment, they provide a convenient solution even in tight or hard-to-reach spaces, eliminating the need for additional tools. Their precision engineering guarantees a secure fit and dependable hold, making them essential for critical equipment and machinery where stability and adjustability are equally important.
Thanks to their durability, these thumbscrews excel in environments that would quickly degrade standard materials, offering longevity and consistent performance in the most demanding conditions.
If you require a fastening solution that combines ease of adjustment with exceptional resilience, our special adjuster thumbscrews are the ideal choice.
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Are specifically designed for applications where space constraints or aesthetic considerations demand a more compact and discreet solution.
With a carefully engineered, lower-profile head, these bolts provide an efficient and versatile fastening option for environments where every millimetre of space matters or when a sleek, minimal appearance is required.
The reduced height head allows these bolts to sit closer to the surface, offering an unobtrusive, streamlined finish, which can be particularly valuable in industries where the visual design or available space is a priority.
Whether you’re working with confined assemblies or want to reduce the overall bulk of a mechanical system, these bolts provide a perfect balance of function and form.
Standard Hexagon Design: The bolts retain the familiar hexagonal shape for easy handling with common tools, ensuring no loss in ease of use.
Durability & Strength: Despite the reduced head size, these bolts maintain identical strength and performance characteristics as standard hexagon bolts, offering excellent tensile strength and resistance to shear forces.
Space-Saving: Perfect for environments with tight tolerances, where larger bolts would be obstructive or interfere with surrounding components or structures.
Versatile Applications: Ideal for industrial, mechanical, automotive, and electronic applications where minimal protrusion is essential without compromising on the integrity and reliability of the fastener.
Our bolts are the go-to solution when you need to optimise space without sacrificing performance. Whether you’re working with compact machinery, consumer electronics, automotive systems, or architectural designs, these bolts offer a robust, unobtrusive fastening option that won’t hinder the function or appearance of your projects.
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Our Bespoke Socket CSK Nub Bolts are precision-engineered fasteners, crafted to meet the unique needs of our customers. Made from 316 class 80 stainless steel, these bolts offer outstanding resistance to corrosion and high strength, making them ideal for demanding applications in industries such as marine, chemical processing, food production, and pharmaceuticals.
These bolts are expertly manufactured on our advanced Citizen sliding head CNC, which allows for the highest levels of precision and customisation. Ensuring that each bolt is crafted to exact specifications, meeting or exceeding the performance requirements of even the most complex projects.
Material
316 class 80 stainless steel, known for exceptional resistance to corrosion, especially in chloride-rich environments, making it perfect for marine and chemical applications.
Customisation
These bolts are completely bespoke, designed to meet the specific dimensions and functional needs of the customer, ensuring an exact fit.
Design
Featuring a Socket CSK (countersunk) Nub design, these bolts offer a flush finish, ideal for situations requiring a clean, smooth surface with minimal protrusion. The nub feature enhances grip and prevents slippage during installation.
Manufacturing Process
Produced using our Citizen sliding head CNC, which ensures high-precision machining and exceptional consistency in production, even for high-volume orders.
Durability
With its high-strength, 316 stainless steel construction, these bolts offer long-term reliability, even in challenging and corrosive environments.
These Bespoke Socket CSK Nub Bolts are perfect for industries requiring fasteners that not only perform reliably but also stand up to harsh environments. Their precision and durability make them an excellent choice for projects where safety and longevity are crucial.
Whether it’s for marine, pharmaceutical, or food-grade applications, these bolts provide the strength and versatility needed to keep your machinery and systems running smoothly.
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Read MoreHere at Rapid we are committed to operating with a high volume of stock, ensuring levels are maintained on a daily basis. This allows our customers to significantly reduce their own inventory levels.
By maintaining a well-managed and extensive stock of fasteners, fixings and related products, we ensure that our customers have immediate access to the parts they need, when they need them, without the burden of overstocking.
This approach not only improves operational efficiency but also helps to reduce the capital tied up in inventory, freeing up valuable resources that can be reinvested into other areas of their business.
Our commitment to holding stock is driven by our understanding of the challenges our customers face with managing supply chains and inventory control.
By offering this service, we take on the responsibility of ensuring that stock is readily available, providing peace of mind and allowing our customers to focus on their core operations.
Additionally, it enables them to scale their inventory requirements according to demand, reducing excess stock and minimising the risk of obsolescence.
This flexibility makes our customers businesses more agile and cost-efficient, helping them stay competitive in a fast-paced market.
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Read MoreEngineering studs are integral to numerous industries, particularly those where strength, durability, and precision are of utmost importance. These versatile components are designed to perform under extreme conditions, making them vital for applications in sectors such as oil and gas, automotive, aerospace, and more.
Our expertly manufactured studs, as shown here, have been specifically designed for the oil and gas industry, where reliability is non-negotiable. These high-performance studs are crafted to endure the rigours of high-pressure and high-temperature environments, ensuring that they provide optimal performance even in the most challenging conditions. Whether used in drilling rigs, pipelines, or refinery operations, these studs are essential for maintaining the integrity of critical systems.
Manufactured to exacting standards, our studs are made from high-quality materials that offer exceptional strength and corrosion resistance, crucial for the harsh and often corrosive environments encountered in the oil and gas industry. They are carefully engineered to provide the best possible seal and hold, ensuring long-term performance and reducing the need for frequent maintenance or replacement.
By combining advanced manufacturing techniques with industry-specific expertise, we deliver components that meet the most stringent requirements, providing our clients with peace of mind and contributing to the continued growth and success of the industry.
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