Fischer Power-Fast II Screws – Trade Buckets
Fischer Power-Fast II performance wood screws, supplied in bulk trade buckets from 275 to 800 pieces. Countersunk head, milled shank and a three-rib tip that bites first time and splits timber far less than a standard screw. One flat price across every size – from just 2p a screw.
Fischer Power-Fast II at SAIMAXX: Bulk Screws Without the Bulk Price
The Power-Fast II is Fischer's redesigned wood and chipboard screw, built around a reworked thread and tip geometry that drives faster and takes less out of the battery. SAIMAXX stocks the trade bucket sizes at both branches – the sizes that actually get used on site, in quantities that last more than a morning.
Buy Fischer Power-Fast II Screw Buckets from SAIMAXX
Five sizes, all at the same price per bucket. That means the bigger the piece count, the cheaper each screw works out – the 4.0 x 50mm bucket lands at around 2p a screw.
The Carpenter's Screw
4.0 x 50mm – 800pc
Product Code: 158203
Diameter: 4.0mm
Length: 50mm
Bucket: 800 screws
The everyday carpentry size. Floorboards and chipboard flooring, joinery and carcass work, battens, door linings, skirting grounds, ply and sheet materials. If you only carry one bucket in the van, this is it.
£15.99 + VAT
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5.0 x 50mm – 600pc
Product Code: 158207
Diameter: 5.0mm
Length: 50mm
Bucket: 600 screws
Same length, thicker gauge. For heavier second fix and fittings where you want more meat in the screw without going longer.
£15.99 + VAT
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5.0 x 70mm – 450pc
Product Code: 158209
Diameter: 5.0mm
Length: 70mm
Bucket: 450 screws
Fixing through 22mm and 25mm boards or battens and still getting a proper bite into the joist or stud behind.
£15.99 + VAT
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5.0 x 80mm – 350pc
Product Code: 158210
Diameter: 5.0mm
Length: 80mm
Bucket: 350 screws
Timber to timber work – noggins, framing, decking substructure and general carcassing.
£15.99 + VAT
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5.0 x 100mm – 275pc
Product Code: 158212
Diameter: 5.0mm
Length: 100mm
Bucket: 275 screws
The long one. Deeper timber joints, stud to sole plate, built-up sections and anywhere you need real depth.
£15.99 + VAT
View 5.0 x 100mm"They're Blue, Not Gold" – Here's What That Actually Means
Everyone grew up on gold screws, so a silver-blue screw gets a second look. It shouldn't. Blue and gold are both zinc plated screws. The zinc is the bit that stops the rust, and it is the same zinc on both. The gold or blue tint comes from the passivation layer that goes on top of the zinc – it is a colour, not a grade.
Same protection, same job
A modern blue passivated screw gives corrosion protection on a par with a traditional yellow passivated one. For internal carpentry, flooring, joinery and framing, there is no practical difference in how long they last.
Blue is the newer spec
The old gold finish relied on hexavalent chromium, which has been restricted across Europe on environmental and health grounds. Blue passivation is the chrome VI free replacement. Gold isn't the premium version – it's the older one.
Neither is an outdoor screw
This is the bit that matters. Zinc plated screws, blue or gold, are for internal and protected work only. If it is exposed to weather – decking, fencing, cladding, anything outside – you want stainless or an externally rated coated screw. Ask us and we'll point you at the right one.
Fischer Power-Fast II Bucket Sizes Compared
Every bucket is the same price, so the piece count is what decides your cost per screw. Handy if you are pricing a first-fix job or stocking the van.
| Product Code | Size | Screws Per Bucket | Price | Cost Per Screw |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 158203 | 4.0 x 50mm | 800 | £15.99 + VAT | Approx. 2.0p |
| 158207 | 5.0 x 50mm | 600 | £15.99 + VAT | Approx. 2.7p |
| 158209 | 5.0 x 70mm | 450 | £15.99 + VAT | Approx. 3.6p |
| 158210 | 5.0 x 80mm | 350 | £15.99 + VAT | Approx. 4.6p |
| 158212 | 5.0 x 100mm | 275 | £15.99 + VAT | Approx. 5.8p |
Why Trades Are Switching to Power-Fast II
Three-Rib Tip
The ribbed tip bites straight away and pre-mills as it goes, so the screw starts where you put it instead of wandering across the timber.
Less Splitting
The milled core and shank clear waste as the screw drives, which noticeably reduces splitting compared to a standard chipboard screw – useful near board ends and edges.
Easier on the Battery
A high-performance wax coating and reduced drive torque mean more screws per charge and less strain on the wrist over a long day.
Faster Thread Pitch
The increased pitch pulls the screw home in fewer turns, cutting installation time across repetitive fixing work.
Sits Flush Every Time
The countersunk head with its double cone and milling pockets pulls itself in level with the surface without tearing up the timber around it.
Works With Fischer Plugs
Rated for use in Fischer plugs such as DuoPower and UX with published load values, so there is no need to carry a separate special screw.
Which Power-Fast II Size Do I Need?
| Size | Typical Use |
|---|---|
| 4.0 x 50mm | The main carpentry size. Floorboards and chipboard flooring, joinery and carcass work, battens, door linings, skirting grounds, ply and sheet materials, and plug fixings into masonry. |
| 5.0 x 50mm | Heavier second fix and fittings where more gauge is wanted through thinner sections. |
| 5.0 x 70mm | Fixing through 22mm and 25mm boards or battens into studwork and joists. |
| 5.0 x 80mm | Timber to timber connections, noggins, decking substructure and framing work. |
| 5.0 x 100mm | Deeper structural timber joints, stud to sole plate, thicker built-up sections. |
Not sure which size suits the job? Call SAIMAXX and we will talk it through – it is quicker than guessing and ending up with the wrong bucket.
Other Fixings You May Need
Screws are rarely the only thing on the list. SAIMAXX carries the rest of the fixings range alongside the Power-Fast II buckets.
Wall Plugs
Fischer DuoPower plugs can be used for masonry, block and plasterboard fixings.
Driver Bits
Bits and bit holders to match the drive, so you are not stopping to hunt for a spare.
Frame & Hammer Fixings
For fixing frames, battens and timbers back to masonry.
Timber & Sheet Materials
Carcassing, OSB, chipboard flooring and ply, all available from stock.
Collection and Local Delivery
Fischer Power-Fast II screw buckets are available from SAIMAXX Builders Merchants at 14 Marsh Way, Rainham, RM13 8UH and from our East London branch. Collect in branch or arrange local delivery across East London, Essex and surrounding areas.
Call SAIMAXX Contact UsFischer Power-Fast II FAQs
Are blue screws as good as gold screws?
Yes. Both are zinc plated, and the zinc is what does the protecting. Gold and blue are just different passivation finishes over the same plating. Blue is the modern chrome VI free version and gives comparable corrosion protection for internal work.
Which size do most carpenters use?
The 4.0 x 50mm bucket. It covers floorboards, joinery, carcass work, battens and sheet materials, and at 800 screws it is the cheapest per screw in the range.
Can I use them outside?
Not for exposed work. Zinc plated screws in any colour are for internal and protected applications. For decking, fencing or cladding, ask us about stainless or externally rated screws.
Why is every bucket the same price?
We price the buckets flat across the range, so the piece count changes but the price does not. The 800 piece 4.0 x 50mm bucket works out cheapest per screw at around 2p.
Do you stock other Fischer sizes?
The five bucket sizes listed above are our stocked range.
Do you offer trade pricing on bulk orders?
Trade and merchant account pricing is available. Log in to your account or contact the branch to discuss quantities.
Fischer Fixings at SAIMAXX
For current stock, sizes, trade pricing and delivery information on the Fischer Power-Fast II range, contact SAIMAXX Builders Merchants today.
