--- title: "Guidance" id: "7895" type: "page" slug: "guidance" published_at: "2024-07-22T14:18:41+00:00" modified_at: "2026-05-11T14:46:22+00:00" url: "https://bighead.co.uk/guidance/" markdown_url: "https://bighead.co.uk/guidance.md" --- [javascript:void(0)](javascript:void(0)) [javascript:void(0)](javascript:void(0)) - [Home](https://bighead.co.uk/) - [Products](https://bighead.co.uk/bighead-products/) - [Bespoke](https://bighead.co.uk/bespoke/) - [Guidance](https://bighead.co.uk/guidance/) - [tecHub](https://bighead.co.uk/the-techub/) - [About bigHead](https://bighead.co.uk/about-bighead/) - [Contact](https://bighead.co.uk/get-in-touch/) [Home](https://bighead.co.uk/) › Guidance # Guidance Practical engineering guidance to help you solve your fastening challenges with confidence. ## I’m looking for help with… # Design and selection Guidance on material-specific design rules and how to ensure optimal performance for your application. # Design Review key design considerations for the material systems you’re working with. # Selection Make confident decisions when selecting adhesives, finishes, or other protective solutions. ## View free guides - [Embedding in laminar FRP composites](https://bighead.co.uk/the-techub/guides/embedding-bighead-fasteners-in-laminar-frp-composites/) - [Embedding in discontinuous FRP composites](https://bighead.co.uk/the-techub/guides/embedding-bighead-fasteners-in-discontinuous-frp-composites/) - Embedding in polymer mouldings (coming soon) - Embedding in GRC and UHPC (coming soon) - Surface bonding to laminar FRP composites (coming soon) - Surface bonding to sandwich constructions (coming soon) [Get in touch](#contact-form) ## View free guides - [Adhesive selection](https://bighead.co.uk/the-techub/guides/selecting-adhesives-for-bighead-fasteners/) - [ISO 4753 end-form selection](https://bighead.co.uk/the-techub/guides/selecting-iso-4753-end-forms-for-bighead-studs/) - [Screw length selection](https://bighead.co.uk/the-techub/guides/selecting-screw-lengths-for-bighead-collar-fasteners/) - Corrosion and environmental protection (coming soon) - Head selection for surface bonding (coming soon) - Head selection for embedding (coming soon) [Get in touch](#contact-form) # Fastening and assembly Guidance on fastening calculations and assembly best practices for working with bigHead products. # Fastening Apply fastening calculations and support your decision-making. # Assembly Explore best practices for assembling with bigHead fasteners. ## View free guides - [Compatible screws for collar fasteners](https://bighead.co.uk/the-techub/guides/selecting-compatible-screws-for-bighead-collar-fasteners/) - Compatible fasteners for stud products (coming soon) - Compatible fasteners for nut products (coming soon) - Spring clip installation for nail products (coming soon) - Spring clip installation for pin products (coming soon) [Get in touch](#contact-form) ## View free guides - [Torque and preload for collar fasteners](https://bighead.co.uk/the-techub/guides/controlling-torque-and-preload-for-bighead-collar-fasteners/) - Torque and preload for stud fasteners (coming soon) [Get in touch](#contact-form) # Testing and evaluation How to test bigHead installations under different loading conditions, and evaluate fastening performance in your application. # Testing Learn more about testing bigHead fastener installations in various loading conditions. # Evaluation Learn how to evaluate elements of fastener installation performance in your context. ## View free guides - [Axial testing](https://bighead.co.uk/the-techub/guides/axial-testing-of-bighead-fastener-installations/) - Shear load testing (coming soon) - Torsional load testing (coming soon) [Get in touch](#contact-form) ## View free guides - [Fastener installation strength](https://bighead.co.uk/the-techub/guides/evaluating-fastener-installation-strength/) - Fastener loadability (coming soon) - Assembly strength (coming soon) - Corrosion resistance (coming soon) - Environmental resistance (coming soon) [Get in touch](#contact-form) # Applications development support Working with a unique fastening challenge? 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