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A grooved pin is a solid pin, similar to a dowel, except with swaged grooves (or flutes) that run vertically. Ordinarily, there are three grooves that can vary in length. They can run the entire way … read more

Traveling by RV is a great way to see the country and an economical choice that allows travelers to go at their own pace. What's more, is that now more than ever, RV sales are on the rise. You might … read more

Lock washers work on the fastener's nut side, supplying added tension to an assembly to help prevent nuts and bolts from turning, slipping, and coming loose due to vibration and torque. Thus, their u … read more

You rely on your pick-up truck to haul all sorts of things. Whether it’s for work or play, you use your truck hard and want it to last a long, long time. You also know that the cargo you’ … read more

One of the best parts of partnering with Austin Hardware® is that we are a complete one-stop shop. With Austin Hardware®, you get it all, a convenient solution for both our new and our existi … read more

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