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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

What is Time Management? Your most precious and limited resource is time. Learning effective time management is a valuable skill in and out of the workplace. Time management is essentially the way th … read more

Washers are another critical member of the wide world of fasteners. They’re certainly not sexy and can be overlooked at times. However, they play a crucial role in the function and longevity of … read more

EMT’s and ambulance personnel are under tremendous pressure. They have to concentrate and react quickly to care for their patients, and they have to do it while trying to stay on their feet in … read more

At Austin Hardware®, we are your source for research and development, design, manufacturing, and more. We have extensive custom engineering capabilities and pride ourselves on providing some of t … read more

Industrial Pins are an essential type of fastener with many uses. They are designed to resist shear and torsional forces. Engineering360 defines industrial pins as “… varieties of fasten … read more

When it comes to work truck safety, staying safe on the road is just as important as keeping your equipment safe, secure, and up to date. In addition to keeping your truck safe, it is essential alway … read more

If you’re in the construction or woodworking business, you’re using nails every day. Homeowners often find themselves looking for just the right nail for their DIY projects. Even the core … read more