As some of you are aware R&M Fixings and Supports Director – Steve Cargill – is taking on the gigantic challenge of joining the “Saints Big Bike Challenge” on the 9^th of April this year (Easter Monday), involving a 85 cycle ride from St Mary’s Stadium, Southampton, to Selhurst Park – the home of Crystal Palace, to coincide with a 3pm kick off!

Steves training for this gruelling event started in earnest at the beginning of the year (once New Year celebrations were over) with his tough regime including the avoidance of alcohol for the duration of the training (Steve has not touched a drop since the 2^nd of January!).

After 4 weeks of gradually building up his stamina Steve successfully completed his first continuous 20 mile ride on the 29^th of January – averaging at 14 miles per hour! 

Official Stats:  Jan 2012

• Miles Cycled:                       262
• Time Cycles:                       19.32 hours
• Calories Burned:               32,839
• Weight Lost:                       1 stone 10 lbs

 To support Steve in this incredible endeavour please click on the link to visit his “Just Giving” page – he appreciates all the support you are able to give him in reaching his ultimate target of raising £1000 for this worth while cause.

R&M Fixings & Supports Ltd can now offer M3.5 Raised Countersunk Security Screws from stock.

Available in three different security drive types and in A2 Stainless Steel. Ideal for all electrical work. Often used in Schools, Prisons, Correctional institutions,Mental health units and many more areas.

For more information download the PDF flyer here
or contact us at fixings@rm-electrical.com 

 Set up to help the construction industry to improve quality and reduce accidents, the CSCS card shows that the holder is considered to be competent at his or her job, lists any relevant certificate/qualifications and also shows that they have passed  health and safety tests.

 CSCS has become the industry standard competency card scheme for construction. Most major trade associations, professional institutions, clients and contractors support the Scheme because it provides a simple way for construction workers, supervisors and managers to prove their competence in a consistent manner –an estimated 80% of sites within the UK requiring workers to hold a CSCS card.

“We are committed to the CSCS Scheme for all of our personnel who deliver to, or visit our client’s construction sites in the UK.  The Scheme enables us to ensure both the competence of our employees and their understanding of construction Health & Safety requirements.  Many of our clients insist that all workers on their sites hold CSCS cards to ensure  high levels of competency and health and safety standards – R&M Fixings firmly support them in this stance, with such investment in our employees expected to reap long term benefits for both R&M and for the individual themselves”. Comments Steve Cargill (Director)

R&M Fixings and Supports Director – Steve Cargill – is taking on the gigantic challenge of joining the “Saints Big Bike Challenge” on the 9^th of April next year (Easter Monday), involving a 85 cycle ride from St Mary’s Stadium, Southampton, to Selhurst Park – the home of Crystal Palace, to coincide with a 3pm kick off!

“As anyone who knows me will tell you, I am not world renowned for my fitness regime!  But being a life-long supporter of Saints this cause is one that is very close to my heart and I am really looking forward to the challenge – saddle sores and all!  I am looking to raise a whopping £1,000, so any donations, large or small are gratefully received through my Just Giving page” Steve Cargill (Director). 

The cycle ride is in support of registered charities “The Saints Foundation” and their official partner “Help the Hospices”.  Funds raised will directly support the operational costs of the Saints Education Centre, set up by the Saints Foundation to improve the education of young people in Southampton through literacy, numeracy and IT syllabus which supports the National Curriculum.

 Funds raised will also support local hospices; Naomi House and the Countess Mountbatten Hospice Charity. From Physiotherapy and pain relief to a listening ear and home cooked meal, your local hospice does whatever it can to help seriously ill young people and adults in the local area to live well until they die. Hospice care is free for everyone who needs it, but is not free to provide.

 Saints Foundation Ambassador Iwan Thomas is fully behind the event; “I would recommend the Big Bike Challenge as a great way to get fit and raise funds for three worthwhile causes. I’m aware of the great work of Saints Foundation and the two local Hospices make a huge impact to people’s lives at a difficult time for those involved. Good luck to everyone who takes part and let’s raise plenty of money!”

Purpose-made single channel, ideal for multi-tiered installations. Brand new design to facilitate site installations.
Ideal for fast suspension of cable containment, air conditioning cassettes, chilled beams, etc.

• Tapered design – accommodates all slots sizes
• Discreet – fits completely inside the channel
• Pre-fits onto channel to ease working at height
• Pin allows rapid adjustment
• Aesthetic design
• Load rated at 45 kg with a 5:1 safety factor
• Available as an accessory for multi-tiered installations
• Supplied as a ready-to-use kit

For a price list and order form please click here

R&M can offer Walravens comprehensive range of fully tested passive fire protection products and fire rated fixings all of which are designed to make things simple for the installer, save time on site and make it easy to comply with all regulations and best practise.

At the core of the range is the MKII Pacifyre® Sleeve, which is often copied but never matched. This product is the most comprehensively tested and has the widest range of applications currently available. TheMKII Pacifyre® a firm favourite with installers because of its high specification, ease of use and time saving qualities.

For more information please click here
Alternatively contact R&M Fixings on 023 8038 6800 or email fixings@rm-electrical.com

The TSC systems has been developed and validated in conjunction with the underground Asset Engineers to provide a quick & safe method for securing secondary structural systems including heating & ventilation units, acoustic paneling, cladding and secondary lining systems, cable management systems.

All TSC systems are fully adjustable to suit any radial position throughout the network, and have been rigorously evaluated & tested to meet the performance criteria.

Users of the TSC systems should ensure the suitability of tunnel segments and ring bolts prior to use, and ensure that all adaptions are approved by the Asset Engineer.

The designer/specifier/installer must comply to London Underground standard 1-538 Assurance (formally E1008 A4) by submitting a design before commencing any work. Lindapter projects intellectual property with registered designs and patents.

For more information on any of these products please contact our fixings branch.

R&M Fixings & Supports Ltd is proud to continue being an Associate Member of the Construction Fixings Association in 2011. As an Associate Member of the CFA we have access to the wealth of technical data and support directly from our suppliers and via the association.

This enables us to contribute to the stated objectives of the Association. We undertake to provide:

• Products from CFA Members made to register Quality Assurance schemes
• Products with ETS – European Technical Approvals – for safety critical uses
• A wide range of products to satisfy all applications
• Technical support from trained staff
• Competent Installer Training
• On site testing service
• High service levels

For more information please see the CFA website.

The Domus Radial duct system is a revolutionary whole house air distribution system suitable for most property types and a wide variety of applications.

• The radial duct system is a clever plug and play application using a manifold (air distribution box) to service up to 12 rooms and semi-rigid duct running to each individual room. It can be used with either Mechanical Extract or Heat Recovery Ventilation options.

• The chosen ventilation system connects to the manifold through a single inlet spigot

• The manifold acts as an air distribution unit, each outlet supplying a different room ensuring an even airflow

• Flexible, semi-rigid plastic ducting is securely connected to the outlet and runs directly to each room

• The outlet plenum enables the fixing of a standard air valve connector

Suitable for use in new build or refurbishment projects and with a powerful in line fan or Heat Recovery unit, this system ensures a simple, quick and hassle free installation which saves time and money. The easy push fit joints and less fixings ensure no air leakage and the single duct run to each room results in significantly less cross talk noise for the homeowner.