Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the questions we're asked most often.

Fastening Solutions UK supplies a wide range of industrial fastening components, specialising in threaded brass inserts for plastics and captive fasteners for thin sheet metal. Our product range also includes heat-installed inserts, ultrasonic inserts, self-tapping inserts, expansion inserts, moulded-in inserts, self-clinching fasteners, rivet bushes, thread-forming screws and general fasteners.

We also source bespoke and specialist components to meet individual customer requirements.

We supply several types of brass threaded inserts for plastic applications, including heat-installed inserts like the FSUK HIS, self-tapping inserts like the FSUK SCR, cold pressed like the FSUK EXP, and moulded-in inserts like the FSUK BLD. Different designs suit different plastic materials, installation methods and performance requirements.

Yes. We work with OEMs, manufacturers, injection moulders, sheet metal subcontractors, distributors and resellers. We support customers requiring standard fastening products, specialist components and ongoing supply for manufacturing operations.

Yes. We have the supply capability to support high-throughput manufacturing operations requiring in excess of 100,000 components per month. We can discuss regular supply requirements, larger-volume orders and ongoing component sourcing with manufacturers.

We hold over 15 million parts in stock and offer access to more than 2,500 product lines. Our range covers specialist brass inserts, captive fasteners and a wide variety of industrial fastening components.

See our core range here

Fastening Solutions UK was established in 2000, with the aim of providing exceptional customer service and making purchasing easy by keeping a large volume of stock.  Our founder has worked in the fastening industry since 1989, bringing extensive industry knowledge and technical experience to the business.

Yes. We welcome enquiries for bespoke fasteners and precision-engineered components. You can provide an existing part number, technical drawing, sample or application details to help us understand your requirements and prepare a quotation.

Use our contact form or call us on 01747 835456 to discuss your requirments

Yes. Fastening Solutions UK is ISO 9001 registered and provides batch traceability, supporting quality management and the identification of supplied products.

You can download our latest certificate hereFastening Solutions UK Ltd 9001 Cert 2026-2027

Yes. Our website features only a selection of the products we can supply. We can also source general fasteners, specialist and hard-to-find components, bespoke fasteners and precision-engineered turned parts. Contact our team with a part number, drawing, sample or description of what you require.

Fastening Solutions UK is based in the UK and welcomes enquiries from international customers. Please contact our team to discuss your product requirements and delivery arrangements.