Assorted Fixings Ready for Workshop Repairs

A missing fastener can turn a ten-minute repair into a parts run. Securefix Fastener Kits help avoid that problem by keeping useful assortments of bolts, nuts, washers, screws & other workshop fixings organised & ready when they're needed.

The Securefix range goes well beyond a single mixed assortment. Depending on the kit, you'll find metric & imperial fasteners, bolt & nut combinations, self-tapping screws, metal thread screws, washers, rivets, roll pins & other commonly required components.

Different materials, finishes, grades & thread systems are available across the range too. That matters because the best assortment isn't necessarily the one with the biggest piece count. It's the one containing the hardware your workshop actually reaches for.

Securefix assembles its fastener kits at its factory in Brisbane, Australia, making these assortments a practical choice for workshops, maintenance departments, service vehicles & trade businesses that want commonly needed hardware sorted before the next repair arrives.

For the wider fastening range, browse Bolts & Fasteners.

What Kind of Fastener Kit Would Save You the Most Time?

Start with the jobs that regularly send someone searching through parts drawers.

Always chasing bolts? A bolt, nut & washer assortment may be more useful than a screw kit.

Repairing sheet metal? Self-tapping or self-drilling screw assortments may better match the work.

Maintaining machinery? Metric or imperial thread requirements can quickly determine which kits belong on the shelf.

Replacing small hardware during servicing? Washer, nut, rivet, roll pin or specialist assortments can cover gaps that a general bolt kit won't.

Securefix produces different assortment types for different fastening jobs, including:

► Hex bolts, nuts & washers
► Flanged bolts & nuts
► Metal thread screws
► Self-tapping screws
► Self-drilling screws
► Flat & spring washers
► Nyloc nuts
► Rivets
► Roll pins
► Socket set or grub screws
► Selected automotive & electrical components

For loose nuts & washers outside an assortment, explore Nuts & Washers.

Metric or Imperial? Check Before You Reach for the Spanner

A well-stocked case isn't much help if the thread doesn't match the equipment.

Securefix produces assortments across metric & imperial thread systems, including Metric Coarse, Metric Fine, UNC, UNF & BSW options within selected ranges.

Before replacing threaded hardware, check:

► Diameter
► Thread pitch or thread system
► Fastener length
► Head type
► Material
► Grade where applicable
► Finish
► Matching nut or threaded component

Two fasteners can look remarkably similar on the bench while having incompatible threads.

If you're maintaining mixed fleets, older machinery, imported equipment or agricultural gear, keeping metric & imperial stock clearly separated can save wasted time & damaged threads.

For individual bolt requirements, browse  Hex Bolts.

Three Workshops. Three Very Different Assortments.

Picture a fabrication shop regularly consuming M6, M8, M10 & M12 hardware.

Now compare it with a farm workshop maintaining machinery containing both metric & imperial fasteners.

Then consider a mobile technician who needs enough variety to handle unpredictable repairs without carrying individual cartons of every possible fixing.

All three need fasteners. They don't need the same fastener kit.

Look beyond the number printed on the case. Useful coverage beats a large piece count filled with sizes you rarely touch.

For screw-based fixing beyond assortment cases, browse Screws & Anchors.

Zinc Plated, Stainless or Something Else?

Dimensions are only part of the specification.

Securefix's broader assortment range includes products with zinc-plated, zinc-yellow, galvanised, plain steel & stainless steel specifications depending on the individual kit.

Material, coating & grade can affect corrosion behaviour, mechanical properties & suitability for a particular job.

For example, selected Securefix bolt assortments are available in 304 stainless steel, 316 stainless steel & zinc-plated steel, while other kits use different finishes & specifications.

Don't substitute one simply because it fits.

Instead, consider:

► Where the fastener will be installed
► Exposure to moisture or corrosive conditions
► Required strength or grade
► Compatibility with surrounding materials
► Original equipment requirements
► Applicable engineering or installation specifications

If corrosion resistance is a major consideration, the dedicated Securefix | Stainless Steel Fastener Kits range provides a more focused selection of stainless assortments.

Try the Empty-Compartment Test

Want a simple way to decide what your workshop should stock next?

Open the assortment you already use.

Which compartments are empty?

Those gaps can tell you more than the piece count on a new case.

If M6 & M8 hardware constantly disappears while larger sizes remain untouched, replenish around actual consumption. If washers vanish faster than bolts, consider separate washer stock. If technicians repeatedly need something that isn't included at all, add a more specialised assortment.

Look for patterns in:

► Sizes used most frequently
► Sizes that rarely move
► Metric versus imperial demand
► Fastener types repeatedly sourced separately
► Material & finish requirements
► Workshop versus service-vehicle usage
► Repairs that repeatedly trigger a parts run

For less common fixing requirements, browse Specialty Fasteners.

Put the Hardware Where the Work Happens

An assortment case earns its place by making the right hardware easier to access.

Workshop Bench

Keeping frequently required fixings nearby can shorten routine maintenance, assembly & repair work.

Service Vehicle

A well-chosen assortment lets technicians carry multiple sizes without filling valuable vehicle storage with separate cartons.

Maintenance Department

Unexpected breakdowns don't always involve the component you expected. Broader hardware coverage can help maintenance teams respond to varied repairs.

Agricultural Workshop

Machinery may introduce different thread systems, sizes & fastening requirements, making clearly organised assortments particularly useful.

Fabrication Area

Separate kits can keep commonly used bolts, washers, machine screws, rivets & related components identifiable instead of mixed together.

For organising tools & consumables around the work area, explore Tools Storage & Organization.

Don't Let the Case Become a Mystery Box

A labelled assortment saves time.

A container full of unidentified hardware creates another problem.

When the job is finished:

► Return known components to their correct location
► Keep metric & imperial hardware separate
► Don't mix grades when they can no longer be identified
► Avoid mixing stainless & plated components
► Replace damaged or unreadable labels
► Remove questionable or damaged fasteners
► Replenish high-use compartments before they're completely empty
► Keep the case closed during storage & transport

This becomes particularly important when components share similar dimensions but have different thread pitches, grades or materials.

When high-use hardware starts outgrowing the assortment case,  Drawer Organisers can help create dedicated storage.

Assortment Case or Full Box?

Here's the simplest distinction:

Assortments solve variety. Individual stock solves volume.

If your workshop occasionally needs twelve different bolt sizes, keeping those sizes together in an assortment can be convenient.

If it consumes one particular M8 fastener every day, repeatedly emptying one compartment isn't efficient.

A practical workshop can use both:

Assortment cases for broad coverage & unexpected requirements.

Individual boxes for frequently consumed hardware.

Dedicated storage for parts that need regular replenishment.

That gives you uncommon sizes without forcing every fastener to be stocked in equal quantities.

For a practical introduction to common fixing types, read Fastener Guide Bolts Screws Anchors.

Before the Replacement Goes In

Finding something that fits through the hole isn't enough.

Where specification matters, confirm the replacement against the original component, equipment requirements or relevant documentation.

Check:

► Thread diameter & pitch
► Fastener length
► Strength grade
► Material
► Surface finish
► Head style
► Nut specification
► Washer requirements
► Required tightening procedure
► Operating environment
► Any engineering, manufacturer or compliance requirements

Never assume a component from an assortment is suitable for a structural, safety-critical or load-bearing connection simply because its dimensions appear correct.

The safest habit is straightforward: identify first, install second.

For more on why fastener selection matters, read Why Good Fasteners Matter More Than the Tool You Drive Them With.