Button-fix™ - Type 2 - Fix + Button for 90° Panels
Effortless Access & Invisible Fixing: Button-fix™ Type 2 Kit for 90-Degree Removable Panel The Revolutionary Concealed Fastener for Professional and... More info
Compare Button-fix™ - Type 2 - Fix + Button for 90° Panels
Effortless Access & Invisible Fixing: Button-fix™ Type 2 Kit for 90-Degree Removable Panel
The Revolutionary Concealed Fastener for Professional and DIY Projects
Looking for a secure, hidden panel fixing that guarantees easy removal and replacement? The Button-fix™ Type 2 - Fix + Button Complete Set is the award-winning solution trusted by joiners, builders, and manufacturers. Specifically engineered for 90° panel connections to a frame or carcass, this innovative connector is the ideal access panel fastener for areas requiring maintenance, like plumbing or electrical services.
Key Features & Benefits
- Invisible Fixing System: Achieve a flawlessly secret fix for your wall panels, bath panels, or cabinetry. No visible screws or hardware!
- 90° Straight Push Engagement: Unique design connects your removable panel perpendicular (at 90 degrees) to the frame. The straight push-on engagement makes installation and removal simple, even with no clearance above or at the sides.
- Quick Access & Easy Removal: Essential for service access panels (plumbing, electrical wiring), demountable furniture, and light boxes.5 Simply push until you hear the satisfying 'click' for secure installation, and pull to release.
- High-Strength, Durable Nylon: The Fix is moulded from Zytel® nylon 66, and the blue Button from 30% glass-filled nylon PA6, ensuring a reliable panel fixing for vertical applications. (4 x Type 2 Fixes can support a vertical panel up to 50kg to 60kg.
- Quality Made in the UK: Manufactured to the highest standards for professional panel installation.
Typical Applications
The Button-fix Type 2 is the premier choice for any project requiring removable access with a clean finish:
- Bath Panels & Shower Enclosure Access
- Plumbing & Electrical Services Access Panels
- Radiator Covers and Pipe Boxing-in
- Demountable Furniture and Quick-Assembly Kits
- Acoustic Wall Panels & Light Boxes
Button-fix™ Type 2 vs. Traditional Panel Fasteners
| Feature | Button-fix™ Type 2 (Fix + Button) | Keku Clips (Aperture/Lip) | Standard Angle Brackets |
| Panel Removal | Quick push/pull without tools | Requires a lifting/sliding motion | Requires a screwdriver/tool |
| Visibility | Completely Invisible (Secret Fix) | Typically concealed, but often requires a rebate | Fully Visible |
| Required Clearance | Zero clearance required at top/sides | Requires vertical clearance (drop-down) | Minimal clearance, but hardware is visible |
| Connection Angle | Only 90° connections to frame | Parallel panels (Type A/C) or 90° (some variants) | 90° |
| Installation Ease | Extremely easy, esp. with Fix Marker accessory | Moderate/Professional | Easy, but time-consuming to align |
Button-fix™ Type 2 FAQ
Q: What is the Button-fix Type 2 used for?
A: It is primarily used for securing and secretly fixing panels at a 90-degree angle to a frame or carcass, specifically when the panel needs to be easily and repeatedly removed to access services like plumbing, electrics, or appliances (e.g., bath panels, service ducts).13
Q: Do I need clearance to remove a panel fixed with Type 2?
A: No. The Button-fix Type 2 is engineered for a straight push-on engagement, meaning zero clearance is required above or at the sides of the panel, making it perfect for confined spaces.
Q: What materials is the Button-fix made from?
A: The Fix component is moulded from high-performance DuPont Zytel® Nylon 66, and the blue Button is a strong 15$30\%$ glass-filled Nylon PA6.16 Both offer excellent durability and a secure push-and-click connection.17
Q: Is the Button-fix Marker Tool included?
A: The Fix Marker is an optional accessory (sold separately) that makes accurate alignment and installation of the Type 2 fast and simple, eliminating the need for complex measurements.
Q: What is the minimum panel thickness for Button-fix Type 2?
A: The minimum recommended panel thickness is 10mm.
Installation Overview
- Attach the Blue Button: Screw the Button to the cabinet carcass or timber stud frame. The tapered shape aids alignment.
- Attach the Fix: Screw the Fix bracket to the back of the removable panel.
- Engage: Align the panel and push firmly until the Fixes click securely onto the Buttons.
Technical Specifications
- Material (Fix): DuPont Zytel® Nylon 66 (Charcoal Black)
- Material (Button): 30% Glass-Filled Nylon PA6 (Blue)
- Connection Type: 90° (Perpendicular to Frame)
- Engagement: Straight Push & Click
- Panel Load Guide: Up to 50kg - 60kg per panel (with 4 fixes, properly secured to the substrate).
- Minimum Panel Thickness: 10mm
- Recess Requirement: Surface-mounted
Delivery Service
Built for the trade. Delivered when you need it.
We dispatch daily using our own fleet across the South West and surrounding regions, with regular weekday routes making next-day supply a realistic option in many areas.
Beyond our direct routes, we use carefully selected delivery partners to ensure the same reliable service and safe handling nationwide.
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- Ready in as little as 3 hours
- Order before 3pm for same-day collection
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