Worm-gear hose clamps are used to attach flexible hoses in a variety of industrial applications. Caillau manufactures CLIC worm-gear hose clamps that have a patented spring mechanism in the clamp, and have colored-coded bands or stripes which indicate the diameter of...
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What are DFARS sourced materials?
Some industrial fasteners are used in applications that require strict material standards. One of our partners - Parker Fasteners - manufactures socket head cap screws with DFARS sourced materials. What are DFARS sourced materials? DFARS stands for Defense Federal...
Duplex Screw Reviews
Duplex Screw reviews give us an idea of just how versatile the reusable screw is and how happy our customers are with its performance. Do you Duplex? This is a common question we like to ask our customers, as we love hearing how this mighty fastener helps them save...
Mallory Nichols – Young Fastener Professional of 2023
Mallory Cravens Nichols, Advance's VP of Business Development, has been awarded the Young Fastener Professional of the Year award by the Fastener Industry Coalition. She will be honored at an awards ceremony during the International Fastener Expo in Las Vegas, Oct....
Battery-Powered Rivet Tools: 7 Advantages
What are the advantages for using battery-powered rivet tools? There are many since portable power tools are now stronger, lighter and the batteries keep a charge for longer periods. Being able to take your tools on remote job sites, and reach locations that might be...
How AVK Pneumatic Tools Install Blind Threaded Inserts
We often get asked, how do AVK Pneumatic Tools install blind threaded inserts? It's a simple process once you match the specific installation tool with the insert. AVK Industrial Products recommends AVK ARO pneumatic tools to install AVK blind threaded inserts. The...
Push-On Cap Fasteners
There are two types of cap style Push-On fasteners that are used in industrial applications - one-piece metal top hats and two-piece plastic caps. Both styles are used to hide unattractive stud ends, and provide an aesthetically pleasing end cap. Push-On cap fasteners...
HUCK Yes! Gage Bilt Rivet Tools Cost Less & Do More
Looking for affordable rivet tools? Gage Bilt rivet tools are a great alternative to other big name rivet and lock bolt installation tools. They are used to install a wide variety of commercial rivets and lock bolts including Huck®, Avdel®, Cherry®, and POP®,...
Types of U-Nut Fasteners
U-Nuts are self-retaining fasteners that stay in a screw-receiving position to provide a rapid and simple attachment of mating panel assemblies. Today in FastenerLab we are looking at the most commonly used types of U-Nut fasteners: single impression U-shaped Speed...