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Austin Hardware® has long served the RV market. Our location in Elkhart, IN, well-known as the RV capital of the world because the greater Elkhart region is where more than 80% of global RV produ … read more

Drawer slides assist in the opening and closing of drawers. From emergency and utility vehicles to server racks, battery trays, and medical equipment cabinets, the list of uses for drawer slides in v … read more

There’s a tug-of-war taking place on production lines and assembly floors across numerous industries, but especially sectors under the transportation umbrella. It relates to the use of traditio … read more

When it comes to lifting, latching, closing, opening, sealing, and so on, you're more than likely depending on a handle to help you out. We use handles so often that we don't even realize how much we … read more

More Customer Solutions from Austin Hardware We want to help you not only achieve but exceed your goals. That’s our simple mission. We know we can’t do that by just providing hardware. We … read more

What is a Gas Spring? Have you ever wondered how a gas spring works? Or maybe you don’t even know what one is. You would be surprised, though, by how much you use them in your daily life. Have … read more

When it comes to safety, LifeDefender™ not only meets the industry standards, we helped to establish them. From our beginnings, we worked with a select group of emergency vehicle and ambulance … read more

There are many ambiguous terms for the rubber  used to protect the edge of a manufactured product or create a weather-tight seal for a door, window, or enclosure. Some of the terms you might come … read more

Have you been looking for the right hinge for your project or design? Can’t seem to find the right one? You are not alone. It’s not uncommon to have a difficult time determining what hard … read more

When it comes to outfitting your vehicle or vessel with quality lighting, it is important to find the right company that provides quality as well as safety. Austin Hardware® is in the business of … read more

When Cheap isn't Inexpensive The cheapest drill bits are not necessarily the most cost-efficient in the long run. There are times when the cheapest product is all you may need. In most cases within a … read more

Think of your company and its many goals, pain points, and other concerns for your business. Now think about how you can provide the best solutions for your customers. Custom engineering allows you t … read more