Rivet nuts, inserts, rivnuts - are the perfect auto shop fasteners. When it comes to repairing and manufacturing custom cars, trucks and trailers - rivet nuts, tools, pliers and rivet drivers are used extensively for joining sheet metal components and attaching...
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Solar Panel Installation Rivet Drivers
When it comes to efficiently installing rivets on solar panel arrays, portable and reliable Gage Bilt hydraulic rivet drivers are the best hydraulic rivets tools for solar panels. Gage Bilt tools are more compatible than other solar panel installation rivet drivers,...
Solar Panel Tools & Fasteners
Solar panel tools and fasteners are in-stock at Advance. Harness the power of solar with Gage Bilt rivet drivers, nose assemblies and power units; Goebel blind rivets; and Heyco's full line of solar clips, cable ties liquid-tight cord grips for easy solar panel...
Showdown: Gage Bilt vs. Huck Rivet Tools
In the high-stakes world of industrial fastening, choosing the right rivet tool is paramount. Two leading contenders emerge: Gage Bilt and Huck. Both offer robust, reliable tools for tackling demanding jobs, but each has its own strengths and weaknesses. Let's delve...
What is a CLIC Worm-Gear Hose Clamp?
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...
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...