Description
Traffic red is one of the most widely recognised colours in the built environment. These 25mm x 4.2mm flange head self tapping screws in RAL 3020 Traffic Red are powder coated to match the bright, pure red standardised across road infrastructure, safety equipment, construction plant and high-visibility signage throughout the UK and Europe. Where fixings sit on the face of a traffic red panel or structure, a colour-matched head is the specification that holds the finish together.
The 25mm length provides the thread engagement required where the substrate carries depth behind the panel. Timber batten hoarding frames, composite panel systems with a backing layer and exposed installations subject to wind loading all need a screw that passes through the panel face and bites firmly into the frame below. On these applications the 25mm is the right specification, not a longer-than-necessary alternative to a shorter screw.
The flange head distributes clamping force across a wide bearing footprint rather than concentrating it at a point, holding the panel flat without the surface stress and dimpling that pan head or countersunk designs cause on ACM sheet, Foamex and rigid composite boards. The Pozi PZ2 recess provides a positive, cam-out resistant drive at installation torque, keeping the head surface and powder coat intact after fixing.
A 60° self-tapping thread and AB point cut directly into light-gauge steel and sheet metal frames without pre-drilling, and pull cleanly through softwood timber battens with strong holding power in both substrate types.
RAL 3020 Traffic Red
RAL 3020 Traffic Red is the standardised red used across road signs, fire safety equipment, construction plant and safety infrastructure across the UK and Europe. It is a pure, high-chroma red with no significant orange or blue bias, which gives it the clarity and immediate legibility that safety and infrastructure applications demand. This is the red on fire extinguishers, stop signs and emergency equipment housings. It is a colour that carries meaning as well as visual impact.
Beyond infrastructure and safety, RAL 3020 is widely used in retail, branding and commercial hoarding where a bold, unambiguous red is central to the design scheme. Contractors working on branded hoardings, fascia systems and commercial fit-out in traffic red need fixings that are specified to the same standard as the panels they are fixing. Each screw head is powder coated to the exact RAL 3020 Classic standard, with consistent colour across the batch.
The saturation and brightness of RAL 3020 means that any deviation in fixing colour registers clearly on the finished surface. A zinc head reads as cold and metallic against the warmth of the red. A close-but-not-matching red reads as a fault rather than a fixing. Powder coating to the RAL Classic standard is the specification that removes both problems.
All RAL colours in the RALfixings range are held in stock for immediate dispatch, without the lead times that special colour sourcing introduces on live projects.
Suitable Applications
25mm painted flange head screws in RAL 3020 Traffic Red are used across:
- Construction site hoarding panels in traffic red branding or high-visibility colour schemes
- Fire safety equipment housings, emergency signage and safety infrastructure in RAL 3020
- ACM and Dibond™ panel installations on deeper substructures requiring extended thread engagement
- Retail and commercial fascia systems and signage trays specified in traffic red
- Construction plant enclosures, site equipment housings and access panels finished in RAL 3020
Pack Sizes Available
Supplied in trade-ready packs of:
- 100
- 200
- 500
- 1000
- 2000
- 5000
Specification
| Length | 25mm |
| Thread Diameter | 4.2mm |
| Gauge | 8 |
| Head Type | Flange Head |
| Thread Type | 60° Self-Tapping |
| Point Type | AB Point |
| Recess | Pozi PZ2 |
| Material | Carbon Steel (Bright Zinc Plated) |
| Head Finish | Powder Coated RAL 3020 Traffic Red |
| Standard | BS 4174:1972 |
| Substrates | Steel, Thin Sheet Metal, Timber |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between RAL 3020 Traffic Red and RAL 3002 Carmine Red?
RAL 3020 Traffic Red is a bright, high-chroma red standardised for safety and infrastructure applications. It is a purer, more vivid red than RAL 3002 Carmine Red, which carries a slightly deeper, less saturated tone. If your panels match road signs, fire equipment or construction plant, RAL 3020 is the correct specification. If the surface reads as a richer, less vivid red, RAL 3002 is likely the closer match. The two are distinct enough that substituting one for the other will produce a visible mismatch on a finished installation.
When should I use 25mm screws instead of 19mm?
The 25mm length provides additional thread engagement for thicker substrates, deeper timber battens and double-skin panel assemblies. Where the 19mm version suits single-skin sheet metal connections, the 25mm delivers extra grip and pull-out resistance when the screw needs to pass through the panel face and reach solidly into the frame behind.
Can these be used to fix hoarding panels to timber frames?
Yes. The 25mm length and self-tapping AB point thread make these screws well suited to fixing panels to the timber battens and stud frames used on construction hoarding. The flange head distributes clamping force across a wide footprint to hold the panel flat, while the extra length provides firm engagement into the timber behind.
How quickly can you deliver?
RAL 3020 Traffic Red is held in stock. Most orders dispatch next working day on a tracked 24-hour service. Larger volume orders typically ship within 3 to 5 working days.
Powder Coated Screws
RALfixings was built to solve one problem: giving contractors and specifiers access to colour-matched visible fixings without painting screws on site or accepting a tone that does not match the panel system. Every screw in the range is powder coated in-house to exact RAL Classic colour standards, with consistent batch-to-batch accuracy across every pack size.
The electrostatic powder coating process deposits a fine layer of thermoset pigment onto the screw head, which is then cured under heat to form a hard, permanently bonded shell. This finish outperforms wet paint in adhesion, hardness, chip resistance, UV stability and colour consistency across production runs.
Benefits of powder coated self tapping screws:
- Scratch resistant
- Rust resistant
- UV resistant
- Weather resistant
- Colourfast
Other Colour Options
These 25mm x 4.2mm painted flange head self tapping screws are available in over 60 colour-matched RAL finishes for hoarding panels, signage and visible metalwork.
Description
Traffic red is one of the most widely recognised colours in the built environment. These 25mm x 4.2mm flange head self tapping screws in RAL 3020 Traffic Red are powder coated to match the bright, pure red standardised across road infrastructure, safety equipment, construction plant and high-visibility signage throughout the UK and Europe. Where fixings sit on the face of a traffic red panel or structure, a colour-matched head is the specification that holds the finish together.
The 25mm length provides the thread engagement required where the substrate carries depth behind the panel. Timber batten hoarding frames, composite panel systems with a backing layer and exposed installations subject to wind loading all need a screw that passes through the panel face and bites firmly into the frame below. On these applications the 25mm is the right specification, not a longer-than-necessary alternative to a shorter screw.
The flange head distributes clamping force across a wide bearing footprint rather than concentrating it at a point, holding the panel flat without the surface stress and dimpling that pan head or countersunk designs cause on ACM sheet, Foamex and rigid composite boards. The Pozi PZ2 recess provides a positive, cam-out resistant drive at installation torque, keeping the head surface and powder coat intact after fixing.
A 60° self-tapping thread and AB point cut directly into light-gauge steel and sheet metal frames without pre-drilling, and pull cleanly through softwood timber battens with strong holding power in both substrate types.
RAL 3020 Traffic Red
RAL 3020 Traffic Red is the standardised red used across road signs, fire safety equipment, construction plant and safety infrastructure across the UK and Europe. It is a pure, high-chroma red with no significant orange or blue bias, which gives it the clarity and immediate legibility that safety and infrastructure applications demand. This is the red on fire extinguishers, stop signs and emergency equipment housings. It is a colour that carries meaning as well as visual impact.
Beyond infrastructure and safety, RAL 3020 is widely used in retail, branding and commercial hoarding where a bold, unambiguous red is central to the design scheme. Contractors working on branded hoardings, fascia systems and commercial fit-out in traffic red need fixings that are specified to the same standard as the panels they are fixing. Each screw head is powder coated to the exact RAL 3020 Classic standard, with consistent colour across the batch.
The saturation and brightness of RAL 3020 means that any deviation in fixing colour registers clearly on the finished surface. A zinc head reads as cold and metallic against the warmth of the red. A close-but-not-matching red reads as a fault rather than a fixing. Powder coating to the RAL Classic standard is the specification that removes both problems.
All RAL colours in the RALfixings range are held in stock for immediate dispatch, without the lead times that special colour sourcing introduces on live projects.
Suitable Applications
25mm painted flange head screws in RAL 3020 Traffic Red are used across:
- Construction site hoarding panels in traffic red branding or high-visibility colour schemes
- Fire safety equipment housings, emergency signage and safety infrastructure in RAL 3020
- ACM and Dibond™ panel installations on deeper substructures requiring extended thread engagement
- Retail and commercial fascia systems and signage trays specified in traffic red
- Construction plant enclosures, site equipment housings and access panels finished in RAL 3020
Pack Sizes Available
Supplied in trade-ready packs of:
- 100
- 200
- 500
- 1000
- 2000
- 5000
Specification
| Length | 25mm |
| Thread Diameter | 4.2mm |
| Gauge | 8 |
| Head Type | Flange Head |
| Thread Type | 60° Self-Tapping |
| Point Type | AB Point |
| Recess | Pozi PZ2 |
| Material | Carbon Steel (Bright Zinc Plated) |
| Head Finish | Powder Coated RAL 3020 Traffic Red |
| Standard | BS 4174:1972 |
| Substrates | Steel, Thin Sheet Metal, Timber |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between RAL 3020 Traffic Red and RAL 3002 Carmine Red?
RAL 3020 Traffic Red is a bright, high-chroma red standardised for safety and infrastructure applications. It is a purer, more vivid red than RAL 3002 Carmine Red, which carries a slightly deeper, less saturated tone. If your panels match road signs, fire equipment or construction plant, RAL 3020 is the correct specification. If the surface reads as a richer, less vivid red, RAL 3002 is likely the closer match. The two are distinct enough that substituting one for the other will produce a visible mismatch on a finished installation.
When should I use 25mm screws instead of 19mm?
The 25mm length provides additional thread engagement for thicker substrates, deeper timber battens and double-skin panel assemblies. Where the 19mm version suits single-skin sheet metal connections, the 25mm delivers extra grip and pull-out resistance when the screw needs to pass through the panel face and reach solidly into the frame behind.
Can these be used to fix hoarding panels to timber frames?
Yes. The 25mm length and self-tapping AB point thread make these screws well suited to fixing panels to the timber battens and stud frames used on construction hoarding. The flange head distributes clamping force across a wide footprint to hold the panel flat, while the extra length provides firm engagement into the timber behind.
How quickly can you deliver?
RAL 3020 Traffic Red is held in stock. Most orders dispatch next working day on a tracked 24-hour service. Larger volume orders typically ship within 3 to 5 working days.
Powder Coated Screws
RALfixings was built to solve one problem: giving contractors and specifiers access to colour-matched visible fixings without painting screws on site or accepting a tone that does not match the panel system. Every screw in the range is powder coated in-house to exact RAL Classic colour standards, with consistent batch-to-batch accuracy across every pack size.
The electrostatic powder coating process deposits a fine layer of thermoset pigment onto the screw head, which is then cured under heat to form a hard, permanently bonded shell. This finish outperforms wet paint in adhesion, hardness, chip resistance, UV stability and colour consistency across production runs.
Benefits of powder coated self tapping screws:
- Scratch resistant
- Rust resistant
- UV resistant
- Weather resistant
- Colourfast
Other Colour Options
These 25mm x 4.2mm painted flange head self tapping screws are available in over 60 colour-matched RAL finishes for hoarding panels, signage and visible metalwork.
Delivery & Shipping Terms
1. Where We Deliver
We currently ship to addresses within the United Kingdom only.
If you require delivery outside the UK, this must be arranged in advance. Where international delivery is agreed:
- You are fully responsible for all import duties, taxes, and customs charges, including any fees for customs paperwork.
- RALfixings accepts no liability for customs delays or additional costs associated with international shipments.
2. Delivery Timescales
Our products fall into two categories: in-stock and made-to-order (bespoke) items.
In-Stock Items
- Usually dispatched within 1–2 working days.
- Delivery typically takes 1–3 working days from the dispatch date.
Powder Coated / Made-to-Order Items
- Typically dispatched within 3–5 working days, but may take up to 10 working days during busy periods.
- Delivery typically takes 1–3 working days after dispatch.
All quoted times are estimates, not guarantees. Delivery times may be affected by stock availability, courier performance, weather, or other factors beyond our control.
3. Shipping Costs
- Shipping charges are based on order weight and destination.
- The exact shipping cost will be shown at checkout before payment.
- Additional shipping charges may apply to remote areas or multiple consignments.
4. Tracking and Responsibility
All orders are shipped via tracked courier services to ensure maximum security and visibility.
Once your order has been dispatched:
- You will receive an order dispatch email letting you know your order is on it's way, and another email from Royal Mail or the chosen courier with your tracking information. If you have supplied a UK phone number you may also recieve a tracking text from Royal Mail or the chosen courier.
- Responsibility for the goods passes to you upon dispatch.
- RALfixings is not liable for loss or damage in transit. Please contact the courier directly with your tracking number if issues arise.
5. Missed Deliveries or Delays
If your parcel cannot be delivered and is returned to us:
- We can resend it, but an additional delivery charge will apply.
- We are not responsible for courier delays or failed delivery attempts.
If your order hasn’t arrived within the estimated delivery window, please contact us as soon as possible at info@ralfixings.com.
Order Amendments & Cancellations
Changing an Order
We begin preparing orders quickly — especially made-to-order items.
- If you need to amend your order, please contact us within 24 hours or as soon as possible.
- After this period, it may be too late to make changes as your order may already be in production or dispatched.
- If you wish to add items, and your order hasn’t yet shipped, we may be able to combine them. Otherwise, a new order (and delivery charge) will apply.
Returns & Refunds
1. Your Right to Cancel – B2C Customers Only
Under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, B2C customers have the right to cancel certain purchases made online within 14 days of delivery.
However, this does not apply to:
- Bespoke or made-to-order goods — including all powder coated screws and fixings manufactured specifically for your order.
If your order includes stocked items only, you may cancel and return those goods within 14 days of receipt. You must:
- Inform us in writing via email within 14 days.
- Return the goods at your own cost, in their original condition and packaging.
- Ensure the items are received by us within 30 days of delivery.
We recommend using a tracked and insured delivery service for any returns, as we are not responsible for items lost or damaged in return transit.
2. Faulty or Incorrect Items
If you receive goods that are:
- Faulty, or
- Incorrectly supplied (e.g. wrong size, colour, or product)
Please notify us within 30 days of receiving the goods.
We will:
- Replace the items where possible, or
- Issue a refund if replacement is not appropriate.
You may be asked to return the faulty items for inspection before a refund or exchange is processed.
Once screws have been installed or used, they cannot be returned or refunded, unless faulty.
3. Refund Processing
- Refunds (where applicable) are processed within 5 working days of receiving the returned items.
- Refunds are only issued to the original payment method.
- Refunds cannot be made to a different card or by other means.
- Delivery charges are non-refundable unless your entire order was cancelled before dispatch or the goods were faulty or incorrect.
Returns Address
To return items, please send them to:
FAO: Jon Lett
RALfixings Ltd
26a Queens Road
Knaphill
Surrey
GU212DX
B2B Orders & Restocking Fee
The rights described above apply primarily to consumers (B2C). If you are a business customer (B2B), statutory cancellation rights under the Consumer Contracts Regulations do not apply.
Returns from business customers are accepted at our sole discretion, and only if agreed in writing before the goods are returned.
All authorised B2B returns are subject to a 15% restocking fee, which will be deducted from the final refund amount. This fee covers the cost of inspection, repackaging, and administrative processing.
Returned goods must be:
- In resaleable, unused condition
- In their original packaging
- Returned at the buyer’s expense via a tracked delivery service
We do not accept returns of any bespoke or made-to-order products under any circumstances unless the item is faulty.
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Description
Traffic red is one of the most widely recognised colours in the built environment. These 25mm x 4.2mm flange head self tapping screws in RAL 3020 Traffic Red are powder coated to match the bright, pure red standardised across road infrastructure, safety equipment, construction plant and high-visibility signage throughout the UK and Europe. Where fixings sit on the face of a traffic red panel or structure, a colour-matched head is the specification that holds the finish together.
The 25mm length provides the thread engagement required where the substrate carries depth behind the panel. Timber batten hoarding frames, composite panel systems with a backing layer and exposed installations subject to wind loading all need a screw that passes through the panel face and bites firmly into the frame below. On these applications the 25mm is the right specification, not a longer-than-necessary alternative to a shorter screw.
The flange head distributes clamping force across a wide bearing footprint rather than concentrating it at a point, holding the panel flat without the surface stress and dimpling that pan head or countersunk designs cause on ACM sheet, Foamex and rigid composite boards. The Pozi PZ2 recess provides a positive, cam-out resistant drive at installation torque, keeping the head surface and powder coat intact after fixing.
A 60° self-tapping thread and AB point cut directly into light-gauge steel and sheet metal frames without pre-drilling, and pull cleanly through softwood timber battens with strong holding power in both substrate types.
RAL 3020 Traffic Red
RAL 3020 Traffic Red is the standardised red used across road signs, fire safety equipment, construction plant and safety infrastructure across the UK and Europe. It is a pure, high-chroma red with no significant orange or blue bias, which gives it the clarity and immediate legibility that safety and infrastructure applications demand. This is the red on fire extinguishers, stop signs and emergency equipment housings. It is a colour that carries meaning as well as visual impact.
Beyond infrastructure and safety, RAL 3020 is widely used in retail, branding and commercial hoarding where a bold, unambiguous red is central to the design scheme. Contractors working on branded hoardings, fascia systems and commercial fit-out in traffic red need fixings that are specified to the same standard as the panels they are fixing. Each screw head is powder coated to the exact RAL 3020 Classic standard, with consistent colour across the batch.
The saturation and brightness of RAL 3020 means that any deviation in fixing colour registers clearly on the finished surface. A zinc head reads as cold and metallic against the warmth of the red. A close-but-not-matching red reads as a fault rather than a fixing. Powder coating to the RAL Classic standard is the specification that removes both problems.
All RAL colours in the RALfixings range are held in stock for immediate dispatch, without the lead times that special colour sourcing introduces on live projects.
Suitable Applications
25mm painted flange head screws in RAL 3020 Traffic Red are used across:
- Construction site hoarding panels in traffic red branding or high-visibility colour schemes
- Fire safety equipment housings, emergency signage and safety infrastructure in RAL 3020
- ACM and Dibond™ panel installations on deeper substructures requiring extended thread engagement
- Retail and commercial fascia systems and signage trays specified in traffic red
- Construction plant enclosures, site equipment housings and access panels finished in RAL 3020
Pack Sizes Available
Supplied in trade-ready packs of:
- 100
- 200
- 500
- 1000
- 2000
- 5000
Specification
| Length | 25mm |
| Thread Diameter | 4.2mm |
| Gauge | 8 |
| Head Type | Flange Head |
| Thread Type | 60° Self-Tapping |
| Point Type | AB Point |
| Recess | Pozi PZ2 |
| Material | Carbon Steel (Bright Zinc Plated) |
| Head Finish | Powder Coated RAL 3020 Traffic Red |
| Standard | BS 4174:1972 |
| Substrates | Steel, Thin Sheet Metal, Timber |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between RAL 3020 Traffic Red and RAL 3002 Carmine Red?
RAL 3020 Traffic Red is a bright, high-chroma red standardised for safety and infrastructure applications. It is a purer, more vivid red than RAL 3002 Carmine Red, which carries a slightly deeper, less saturated tone. If your panels match road signs, fire equipment or construction plant, RAL 3020 is the correct specification. If the surface reads as a richer, less vivid red, RAL 3002 is likely the closer match. The two are distinct enough that substituting one for the other will produce a visible mismatch on a finished installation.
When should I use 25mm screws instead of 19mm?
The 25mm length provides additional thread engagement for thicker substrates, deeper timber battens and double-skin panel assemblies. Where the 19mm version suits single-skin sheet metal connections, the 25mm delivers extra grip and pull-out resistance when the screw needs to pass through the panel face and reach solidly into the frame behind.
Can these be used to fix hoarding panels to timber frames?
Yes. The 25mm length and self-tapping AB point thread make these screws well suited to fixing panels to the timber battens and stud frames used on construction hoarding. The flange head distributes clamping force across a wide footprint to hold the panel flat, while the extra length provides firm engagement into the timber behind.
How quickly can you deliver?
RAL 3020 Traffic Red is held in stock. Most orders dispatch next working day on a tracked 24-hour service. Larger volume orders typically ship within 3 to 5 working days.
Powder Coated Screws
RALfixings was built to solve one problem: giving contractors and specifiers access to colour-matched visible fixings without painting screws on site or accepting a tone that does not match the panel system. Every screw in the range is powder coated in-house to exact RAL Classic colour standards, with consistent batch-to-batch accuracy across every pack size.
The electrostatic powder coating process deposits a fine layer of thermoset pigment onto the screw head, which is then cured under heat to form a hard, permanently bonded shell. This finish outperforms wet paint in adhesion, hardness, chip resistance, UV stability and colour consistency across production runs.
Benefits of powder coated self tapping screws:
- Scratch resistant
- Rust resistant
- UV resistant
- Weather resistant
- Colourfast
Other Colour Options
These 25mm x 4.2mm painted flange head self tapping screws are available in over 60 colour-matched RAL finishes for hoarding panels, signage and visible metalwork.
Recommended applications
Designed for fixing ACM panels, composite cladding, and timber facade boards to timber battens and structural substrates. The powder-coated head matches your panel RAL precisely, eliminating visible bright metal fixings against the facade surface.
Pre-drilling recommended for hardwoods over 20mm density. The flange head spreads clamping force across a wider footprint, reducing surface pitting and preventing pull-through on thinner sheet materials.
Not recommended for fixing into steel framing — use our self-drilling range for steel substrates.
Suitable for
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