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E-Clips are a radially assembled tapered section retaining ring. With three points of contact they provide a larger surface for retaining, and yield a higher thrust load capacity than other types of … read more

Who We Are At Austin Hardware®, we serve over 8,500 customers whom we like to consider as partners and have thousands of hardware parts in stock. With 11 U.S. Locations, five regional call center … read more

In a previous post, we discussed in broad terms the basics of self-clinching fasteners. We noted that self-clinching fasteners are typically used for metal assemblies that may be too thin for tapping … read more

Did you know that Austin Hardware supplies hard-working hardware to some of the biggest trailer manufacturers in the business? With 9 U.S. locations and 60 years of experience, we work with some of t … read more

The meaning of the term "structural fastener" is somewhat ambiguous. Here's what it used to mean: As recently as a January 2020 article by ITA Fasteners, structural … read more

Sealants and Adhesives Online Tools Applications for sealants and adhesives vary greatly. Consequently, whether you’re an OEM, repair facility, or at-home DIYer, there’s an almost limitle … read more

A Wikipedia citing notes that, “Solid rivets are one of the oldest and most reliable types of fasteners, having been found in archaeological findings dating back to the Bronze Age.” Accor … read more

Like most fasteners, bolts are available in a wide variety of styles and materials to meet the needs of a world of applications. In the industrial world, carbon and alloy steel bolts are used most of … read more

Austin Hardware® understands the unique hardware needs of the marine industry. We carry top-of-the-line stainless steel door and hatch hardware, deck hardware, vents, and diverse solutions. In ad … read more

This year, Austin Hardware® celebrates 60 years in business. What started as a small, family-owned business has bloomed into the success we see today with 11 U.S. locations and employees spread a … read more

Retaining rings can be an alternative to traditional threaded fasteners for holding components in a housing or on a shaft. They’re installed inside a housing or bore, or into a groove on a shaf … read more

Companies are looking for ways to safely allow employees to return to the workplace as businesses reopen amid the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the primary modes of transmission of COVID-19 is via airbor … read more