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The number of different types of screws available today is dizzying. There are many types for virtually any application. We’re not going to try to explain every different type here. We’re … read more

In a previous post, we discussed many of the different types of standard fastening nuts. In this edition, we’ll talk about locknuts. The major difference between standard nuts and locknuts is s … read more

Fastening Nuts are a type of fastener with a threaded hole used along with a mating bolt to attach two or more parts. A nut is one of the most common fastener types in the world. Although common, the … read more

Thanks for your Interest in the 6th Edition of the Austin Hardware Charity Football Pool The season kicks off on September 9, 2021! OUR PURPOSE The Austin Hardware Charity Football Pool aims to fost … read more

The current challenges for Fire Truck and other specialty vehicle manufacturers are complex and ever-changing. Challenges include supply chain volatility, rapid design changes to accommodate electrif … read more

The speed and ease of installation of blind fasteners make them an excellent choice for manufacturers of all types of products. This is especially true when access to an application's backside is lim … read more

Austin Hardware & Supply, Inc. is excited to announce a new partnership with Goebel Fasteners, Inc. We have partnered with Goebel Fasteners Inc., as an authorized distributor for all products &am … read more

This is Part 4 of a 4-part series on Blind Rivets In the first three parts of our series on blind rivets, we discussed the history of blind rivets; the most important factorsto maximize joint integri … read more

At Austin, we seek to provide the best solutions for our customers by delivering value-added solutions for various aspects of your business. We are more than just a hardware company. We are a solutio … read more

This is Part 3 of a 4-part series on Blind Rivets In part one of our series on blind rivets, we briefly looked at their history and discussed the two most important considerations to maximize joint i … read more

This is Part 2 of a 4-part series on Blind Rivets In part one of our series on blind rivets, we briefly looked at the history of the blind (a.k.a. pop) rivet and discussed the two most important cons … read more

Current events have caused many manufacturers to shut down and then reopen. This can cause large backlogs of orders and have manufacturing teams scrambling to get product out the door. Plexus structu … read more